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Latest collaborative VetCompass™ research explores prognostic factors in dogs with cardiac disease attending primary-care practice
Degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) is a common form of cardiac disease in dogs, especially in small breed dogs such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The disease has been explored by specialists and prognostic indicators have been … -
Latest VetCompass™ research explores seizure occurrence in dogs
Seizures are considered common events in dogs. However, reliable information on seizure occurrence in UK dogs has been limited until now. Seizures in dogs are sudden, short lasting and transient events but, to date, most studies have focused on the … -
New Study looking at ageing in male versus female dogs
Do male and female dogs age differently? Given that the lives of pet dogs are so closely entwined with their owners, we can learn a lot from dogs that can help both dogs themselves and also help the human species. Humans are known to exhibit female- … -
VetCompass™ rocks the joint in dogs
Latest VetCompass™ study investigates osteoarthritis in dogs. A new VetCompass™ study is the largest study of osteoarthritis in dogs under veterinary care ever conducted and covered 455,557 dogs. Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease … -
Novel VetCompass™ research takes the concept of Man's "Best Friend" to a new level
Man's "Best Friend" just got even better Dogs have long been called Man’s Best Friend, providing both companionship and work to their human owners. But VetCompass™ is now harnessing the power of Big Data Analyses from anonymised veterinary … -
New ‘Kennel Club Charitable Trust’ epidemiologist role available
‘Kennel Club Charitable Trust’ epidemiologist role available to explore dog breed-specific health The Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT) has funded a 1-year project within VetCompass™ called ‘Evidence-based prioritisation of disorders using … -
New VetCompass™ paper investigating road traffic accidents in dogs
A new VetCompass™ study of almost 200,000 dogs has revealed some fascinating insights into Road Traffic Accident (RTA) events in dogs in the UK. The paper, published in the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, reveals that 4 in … -
VetCompass reveals the secrets of Border Terriers in England
Secrets of the Border Terrier revealed The Border Terrier is a working terrier type that is generally considered to be a relatively healthy and hardy breed. A new VetCompass™ study has explored these beliefs using anonymised clinical data from … -
Latest VetCompass research uncovers new evidence on Rottweilers in the UK
A new VetCompass™ study has revealed novel insights into the demographics, behaviours and disorders of Rottweilers. This information will raise awareness of predispositions in Rottweilers to a variety of behavioural and health conditions and assist … -
'Tools & techniques to help advise clients interested in dog breeding'
'Tools & techniques to help advise clients interested in dog breeding' Dr. Dan O'Neill (VetCompass, RVC) & Aimee Llewellyn (Geneticist & Health Information Manager, UK Kennel Club) British Small Animal Veterinary Association Annual Congress, 20 …