Hot Dogs – investigating the epidemiology of canine heatstroke presenting to UK primary care veterinary practices

Vet Compass Project Type: Dog

The project, funded by Dogs Trust, aims to improve our understanding of the incidence, underlying causes and risk factors associated with heatstroke in dogs. Emily Hall and Anne Carter at Nottingham Trent University are working in collaboration with Dr Dan O'Neill at the Royal Veterinary College on this project.

Canine leptospirosis: Improving diagnostics and understanding of the epidemiology of disease in UK dogs

People: Collette Taylor, Brian Catchpole, David Brodbelt

Vet Compass Project Type: Dog

The project, co-sponsored by BBSRC and MSD, aims to improve the diagnostics of Leptospirosis in canids. 

Evidence-based prioritisation of disorders within dog breeds

People: Camilla Pegram, Dan O'Neill, David Brodbelt

Vet Compass Project Type: Dog

The Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT) has funded a 1-year project within VetCompass™ called ‘Evidence-based prioritisation of disorders using epidemiological data on dog breeds from VetCompass primary-care veterinary clinical records’. Camilla Pegram has taken up the role of VetCompass epidemiologist, working alongside Dr Dan O'Neill and Dr Dave Brodbelt, to explore studies on breed health and to assist in VetCompass™ development.

Re-Inventing Diagnosis and Management of Canine Hyperadrenocorticism

People: Imogen Schofield, Dan O'Neill, Stijn Niessen, David Brodbelt, David Church

Vet Compass Project Type: Dog

This project, funded by Dechra, aims to determine better methods for the earlier detection and monitoring of hyperadrenocorticism in dogs.  More effective diagnosis and monitoring may result in improved quality of life.

Earlier Onset Urinary Incontinence in the Bitch and its Association with Neutering

People: Camilla Pegram, Dan O'Neill, David Brodbelt

Vet Compass Project Type: Dog

Funded by BSAVA PetSavers, this project aims to evaluate major risk factors for development of urinary incontinence in bitches.  In particular, it will explore the association between neutering and age at time of neutering with onset of early incontinence. 

UFAW/RVC Companion Animal Genetic Health and Welfare Research

People: Emma Buckland, Jennifer Summers, David Brodbelt, Dan O'Neill

Vet Compass Project Type: Cat, Dog, Horse

This project developed evidence-based recommendations on breed-related health and welfare problems in companion animals.

Current Usage of Antimicrobials in UK Cats and Dogs

People: Emma Buckland, Dan O'Neill, Jennifer Summers, David Church, David Brodbelt

Vet Compass Project Type: Cat, Dog

This research characterised and quantified antimicrobial use in cats and dogs attending a large group of UK veterinary practices, in order to establish companion animal antimicrobial prescribing behaviour.  

Kennel Club Charitable Trust Companion Animal Epidemiologist - Disorders of UK Companion Animals

People: Dan O'Neill

Vet Compass Project Type: Dog, Cat, Small Mammal, Exotic

This collaborative venture between the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT) will investigate

• Canine breed-specific disorder prevalence
• Risk factors for important canine conditions
• Common disorders in other small animal species