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• Canine leptospirosis: Improving diagnostics and understanding of the epidemiology of disease in UK dogs (In Progress)

  

  The project, co-sponsored by BBSRC and MSD, aims to improve the diagnostics of Leptospirosis in canids. 
• Morris Animal Foundation Canine Cancer Epidemiology Research Programme (In progress)

  

  This project aims to explore the frequency of different cancers and factors associated with these cancers in dogs from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study cohort. Alongside this, VetCompass health data will be examined to explore cancer frequency …
• Hot Dogs – investigating the epidemiology of canine heatstroke presenting to UK primary care veterinary practices (Complete)

  

  The project, funded by Dogs Trust, aims to improve our understanding of the incidence, underlying causes and risk factors associated with heatstroke in dogs. Emily Hall and Anne Carter at Nottingham Trent University are working in collaboration with …
• Canine health and welfare research funding in the UK: Current status and future opportunities (Complete)

  

  This project, supported by four leading UK canine charities in partnership with the RVC, explored the levels and distribution of UK canine health research funding over the last decade, and analysed the areas of research this has included. Through …
• Pre-owned pooches: Characterising commercial and private re-homing and re-selling systems for dogs aged > 16 weeks in the UK and implications for canine welfare (In progress)

  

  This PhD project will explore the re-sale of dogs over 16 weeks old that are sold through online advertisements in the UK: the demographics of dogs advertised; the demographics, motivations, and experiences of their sellers and buyers; and how the …

• VetCompass™ study explores the classification, diagnosis, and clinical management of seizures in dogs

  

  Substantial differences between epilepsy classification in clinical records and those assigned by researchers based on formal guidelines support the need for greater integration of diagnostic guidelines in clinical practice

   03 Nov 2020

• General Recordings

  A selection of videos and other media about the work of VetCompass

• Open Access data

  User Information for Application of VetCompass Open Access data

• For owners

  As dedicated owners, each time your pet visits a VetCompass™ participating veterinary practice, you are contributing to the long-term health of companion animals.

• Overview

  The Veterinary Companion Animal Surveillance System (VetCompassTM) is an initiative focused on improving companion animal health.