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Brachycephaly Expertise
The Royal Veterinary College has the only specialist clinic in UK for brachycephalic dog breeds, also known as short-muzzled or short-nosed dogs. -
Mrs Gemma Ali
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New PetSavers grant awarded
A new PetSavers grant has been awarded to Dr Jack Lawson to work on Urinary extracellular vesicles as a source of biomarkers in feline chronic kidney disease and hypertension. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and high blood pressure are very common in …A new PetSavers grant has been awarded to Dr Jack Lawson to work on Urinary extracellular vesicles …
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Orthopaedics
The currently high proportion of dogs that are brachycephalic suggests that issues around the health and population explosion associated with these breeds should be considered as a major welfare issue for dogs at a population level. -
Ophthalmology
Brachycephalic breeds currently represent about 25% of all canine patients seen at the Ophthalmology Service at the RVC -
Neurology
Small brachycephalic dog breeds, such as the pug and French bulldog, are prone to develop specific neurological conditions and spinal disorders in particular. -
Ethics
The ethical issues surrounding brachycephalic breeds are numerous, and conflicting interests exist within and between stakeholder groups. Breeders, owners and vets alike have a moral responsibility to safeguard the health and welfare of sentient animals to the best of their ability. -
Emergency and Critical Care
The Emergency and Critical Care service at the RVC manages both emergency referrals and patients requiring critical care in our intensive care unit. We see many brachycephalic dogs. The reasons for presentation of a brachycephalic breed to the … -
Dermatology
The Dermatology Service at the RVC treats a wide range of skin and ear problems in dogs of all breeds referred to RVC Small Animal Referrals. -
Animal Welfare and Human-Animal Interactions
Exploring how we can change public perception and desire for high-risk brachycephalic breeds, while understanding how we can refine their body shape to reduce their risk of disease is of high priority to improving canine welfare in the UK and beyond.