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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

   10 Nov 2020

• Has Covid-19 continued to impact people’s decision-making when it comes to buying puppies?

  

  The Royal Veterinary College launches national follow up survey, “Pandemic Puppies – The Next Generation”, to determine whether the changing factors around the puppy buying process, which influence canine welfare, remained in 2021.

   14 Feb 2022

• 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 …

   20 Sep 2022

• 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

   31 May 2017

• Animal Welfare Conference

  

  Experts at an event at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) discussed how selective breeding for ‘desirable’ traits can ultimately push an animal’s biology to the point where it breaks down, due to increased susceptibility to disease.

   02 Aug 2016

  Experts at an event at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) discussed how selective breeding for ‘ …

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  RVC’s Pandemic Puppies Team: Shining a light on contemporary challenges in canine welfare

  Dr Rowena Packer, Lecturer in Companion Animal Behaviour and Welfare Science, reflects on the contributions of RVC research to understanding the dynamic world of dog welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

• MRes - Gabapentin use in cats under primary veterinary care in the UK - A VetCompass perspective

  Lead RVC Supervisor: Dr Dan O’Neill, Dr Karen Hiestand, Dr Rowena Packer, Prof Dave Brodbelt  Department: Pathobiology and Population Sciences, Clinical Science and Services    Background, aims and objectives: With over 12 million cats …

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• MRes - A big-data and qualitative exploration of end-of-life outcomes and decision-making for dogs with osteosarcoma

  Supervisors: Dr Rowena Packer, Dr Dan O’Neill, Prof Dave Brodbelt, Dr Sandra Guillen Department: Clinical Science and Services/Pathobiology and Population Sciences Background, aims and objectives: End-of-life decision-making for dogs with …

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• Flat-faced dogs; an addictive personality

  

  RVC study highlights breed loyalty for pugs, French bulldogs, and English bulldogs, despite substantial health risks

   26 Aug 2020

  According to a new study, 93% of owners of flat-faced dogs – including the Pug, French Bulldog and …

• 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 …

   02 Mar 2022