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• VetCompassTM study explores clinical management and outcomes of lipomas in dogs

  

  Lipomas (also known as fatty masses or fatty lumps) are relatively common in dogs. A VetCompass study published in 2018 identified prevalence as 1.94% and revealed that certain breeds (including Weimaraner, Dobermann Pinscher and German Pointer), …

   14 Jul 2020

• 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 …

   01 Jun 2023

• New VetCompass research explores the frequency and risk factors of Cushing's syndrome in dogs

  

  Naturally occurring Cushing's syndrome, is an endocrine disorder which results from chronic excessive production of glucocorticoids. It is associated with recognised clinical signs and can increase the risk of dogs developing other diseases such as  …

   13 Dec 2021

• World’s smallest dogs prone to health problems despite rising popularity, according to latest RVC research

  

  Ownership of the Chihuahua, the world’s smallest dog breed, is rising sharply. Yet, according to the largest ever study of Chihuahuas treated in first opinion veterinary practices, the breed is particularly prone to dental disease, obesity, and …

   12 Feb 2020

• Latest collaborative VetCompass™ research explores prognostic factors in dogs with cardiac disease attending primary-care practice

  

  Degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) is a common form of cardiac disease in dogs, especially in small breed dogs such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The disease has been explored by specialists and prognostic indicators have been …

   05 Nov 2018

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  Published papers from members of the VetCompass team

• New study examines medial canthoplasty surgical management of brachycephalic ocular syndrome in dogs

  

  A recent research study has examined a type of surgical management used to address brachycephalic ocular syndrome (BOS), a condition prevalent in popular flat-faced (brachycephalic) dog breeds. Due to their 'bulging eyes', a medial canthoplasty (MC) …

   27 Jun 2023

• 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.

   26 Jan 2022

• 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.

   28 Apr 2022

• New ‘Kennel Club Charitable Trust’ epidemiologist role available

  

   ‘Kennel Club Charitable Trust’ epidemiologist role available to explore dog breed-specific health  The Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT) has funded a 1-year project within VetCompass™ called ‘Evidence-based prioritisation of disorders using …

   04 Apr 2018