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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. -
Bad teeth revealed as biggest problem for pet greyhounds
As well as bad teeth, the RVC research revealed that traumatic injuries, overgrown nails and osteoarthritis are also major concerns for pet greyhounds -
MRes opportunity using VetCompass rabbit data
Supervisor: Charlotte Burn, Dan O’Neill, David Brodbelt, Joanna Hedley Department: Pathobiology and Population Sciences Project Details There is early evidence that rabbits may experience compromised welfare because of artificial selection … -
Two RVC students awarded prizes at prestigious International Canine Health Awards
Two students, Michelle Farrow and Sierra Latshaw, from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have been awarded prizes at the International Canine Health Awards in the ‘Student Inspiration Award’ category in recognition of their contributions to the … -
RVC research finds cat breeds at highest risk of kidney stones
Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have found the breeds that place cats at a higher risk of developing kidney and ureter stones, namely Burmese, Persian, Ragdoll and Tonkinese breeds. The research is the first of its kind to … -
Miniature schnauzer – one of the most average dogs in the UK according to new research
Miniature schnauzer's averageness suggests that it could be considered as a good option of dog breed for aspiring owners -
'Rottweilers top the lame list’ say RVC
Rottweilers are the most predisposed dog breed to suffer from osteoarthritis according to new research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease diagnosed in dogs, and this study is the largest ever conducted into the condition in dogs under veterinary care – covering 455,557 dogs -
UK dogs and their fatty lumps: finally the risks explained
Springer Spaniels, Dobermann Pinscher, Weimaraners and Labrador Retrievers: some of our most popular dog breeds in the UK are also the most susceptible to lipomas (also known as fatty masses or fatty lumps), according to the Royal Veterinary College … -
Young, male and crossbred cats at most risk of road accidents
Being young, male and crossbred increases a cat’s chances of being hit by a car, according to the findings of a new paper published today. -
New RVC study sheds light on the prognosis of aggressive canine cancer
New research from the RVC VetCompass Programme has provided fresh insights into survival rates for dogs diagnosed with haemangiosarcoma, one of the most aggressive cancers in companion animals. Despite an association with extremely poor survival …