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New RVC research debunks belief that designer crossbreed dogs are healthier than purebreds
The RVC has undertaken the world’s largest study into the health of designer crossbreed dogs and revealed that the overall health of three common designer crossbreeds (Cockapoo, Labradoodle and Cavapoo) is largely similar to their parent purebred … -
New paper published on canine patellar luxation!
A new VetCompass paper published this week in Canine Genetics and Epidemiology (CGE) explores patellar luxation in dogs attending primary-care practice in England. Patellar luxation is one of the most common orthopaedic disorders of dogs and is a … -
New paper on canine brachycephaly and upper respiratory disease!
A new VetCompass paper published this week in Canine Genetics and Epidemiology (CGE) explores upper respiratory tract disease and brachycephalic associations in dogs: Epidemiological associations between brachycephaly and upper respiratory tract … -
New research from the RVC highlights most common disorders in UK pet guinea pigs
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified the most common conditions in pet guinea pigs in the UK are overgrown nails, ringworm and eye ulcers. Several of these common conditions are linked to sedentary lives in captivity … -
New research highlights surprisingly good health characteristics in Shih Tzu dogs in the UK
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found the most common conditions diagnosed in Shih Tzu dogs in the UK are periodontal disease (inflammation of the gums and tissue around the teeth), anal sac impaction and ear disorders. … -
We welcome Camilla Pegram in to her new role within the VetCompass™ team
Camilla has recently gained a Merit in her VetCompass™ Research Master's (Urinary incontinence in bitches: Associations with neutering) and we are excited to welcome her back in her new role as a Research Assistant. She will now be working on a … -
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 RVC study identifies cancers as health priority in Boxer dogs
In the largest ever study of Boxer dogs using veterinary records, researchers from the Royal Veterinary College have identified the most common health disorders in the breed in the UK Photo Credit: Emily Stretch Research from the Royal … -
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 … -
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 …