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RVC Research study reveals consequences of extreme demand for puppies during COVID-19 Pandemic
RVC study reveals why so many people bought puppies during the pandemic and the consequences of this extreme demand -
Now listen ear: New RVC research reveals the dog breeds most affected by ear infections
Largest study into why dogs get ear infections included anonymised data from more than 22,000 dogs across the UK to help owners spot the signs -
New RVC research reveals dog breeds with folded ears more likely to suffer from blood blisters of the ear
Aural haematoma, also known as a ‘blood blister of the ear’, is a distressing condition for dogs where the ear flaps fill with bloody fluid. -
“Stop and think before buying a flat-faced dog”: French Bulldog no longer a ‘typical’ dog
“Stop and think before buying a flat-faced dog”: French Bulldog no longer a ‘typical’ dog -
New research unveils the extent of painful eye condition in dogs, and the breeds at most risk
Latest research from the RVC has revealed the true scale of cherry eye, a condition which results in the appearance of a large pink mass in the corner of a dog’s eye. The study also identified the breeds most at risk of developing the condition, including English Bulldogs and popular crossbreeds, such as the Puggle. -
New RVC study reveals consequences of 2020 pandemic restrictions on puppies
Puppy imports, designer crossbreeds and the closure of puppy classes identified as key differences in the early lives of puppies purchased in 2020 A study by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that puppies purchased during the … -
New RVC research helps owners better understand the remaining life expectancy of dogs
New research from the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompass programme now enables owners to predict the remaining life expectancy of their dog from different ages, with results broken down by breed and gender to make these as useful as possible for owners of many breeds in the UK. The findings also identify breeds with the greatest and lowest life expectancies of the 18 breeds in the study, highlighting wide differences in life expectancy amongst popular breeds. -
Peke-a-poo: Boom in designer dogs creates the perfect storm for animal welfare issues
A new study, led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has revealed a huge demand for designer crossbreed dogs in the UK between 2019 and 2020 and has identified the main factors behind the increasing demand – including beliefs that they are more … -
British bulldog ownership has doubled but breed faces high risk of skin disease and obesity
Findings show that due to breeding trends 12.7% of British bulldogs suffer from ear infections, 8.8% from skin infections and 8.7% from obesity -
UK falls out of puppy-love with Westies
The discovery is surprising given that the breed, which is well-known for its dense white coat and cheeky face, has been a multiple Crufts winner and featured in various long-running advertising campaigns.