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RVC invites UK dog owners who acquired a puppy since January 2019 to take part in huge national study
The ‘Pandemic Puppies’ study will explore how the Covid-19 lockdown has affected puppy buying in the UK -
Get brushing: Dental disease tops the list of most common problems in UK dogs, according to new study by the RVC
In line with Pet Dental Health Month, findings from the study revealed the most common health problems of dogs are dental disease, ear infection and obesity -
The RVC calls for canine health research funding data
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) are calling on specialist veterinary and non-university organisations that carry out research into canine health and welfare to participate in a study which seeks to inform future funding strategies. … -
Position Available - BSAVA PetSavers Master's in Research
BSAVA PetSavers Master's in Research: Earlier Onset Urinary Incontinence in the Bitch and its Association with Neutering Thanks to the support of BSAVA PetSavers, a fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the VetCompass team. Working … -
New research from the RVC predicts the future life expectancy for companion cats
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with researchers from the National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) in Taiwan, has produced the first-ever ‘life tables’ for the UK companion cat population. This represents a major … -
RVC research highlights the potential gains from early conversations and treatment for newly diagnosed cats with diabetes
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shed new light on the epidemiology, risk factors and outcomes for cats diagnosed with diabetes mellitus in the UK. The findings offer vital information for veterinarians and owners that could … -
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 … -
Recognising early signs of heatstroke in dogs can save lives
More than half of dogs that are taken to veterinary clinics with severe heatstroke go on to die from the condition, according to a new study. Image credit: Nottingham Trent University The risks to dogs are much lower, however, if these cases … -
New study reveals flat faced dogs have the highest risk when giving birth
New study by the RVC led by Dr Rowena Packer reveals flat faced dogs have the highest risk when giving birth -
Chocolate Labradors have shorter lifespan than rest of the breed
Chocolate Labrador Retrievers have a significantly shorter lifespan than their black and yellow counterparts, according to the results of the largest study ever done of the breed in the UK. The median lifespan for chocolate Labradors is just 10.7 …