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New RVC research reveals improved outcomes over time for canine mitral valve repair surgery using a structured multidisciplinary approach
A new publication from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), reveals that adopting a structured multidisciplinary approach to mitral valve repairs improves short-term outcomes for canines suffering from degenerative heart valve disease. While open …A new publication from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), reveals that adopting a structured …
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HBLB grant awarded to investigate coordination dynamics in racehorse-rider dyads trotting over turf, synthetic and tarmac surfaces
A new Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) “small grant” has been awarded to Dr Kate Horan and Dr. Thilo Pfau to study coordination dynamics in racehorse-rider dyads trotting over turf, synthetic and tarmac surfaces and is a follow-up study to the …A new Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) “small grant” has been awarded to Dr Kate Horan and Dr. …
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Hot Dogs – VetCompass study of heatstroke in dogs funded by Dogs Trust
Heatstroke is a potentially fatal, yet often preventable, condition for dogs that can be caused by confinement in hot conditions (environmental heatstroke) or from exercise (exertional heatstroke). Despite attempts to educate owners about these …Heatstroke is a potentially fatal, yet often preventable, condition for dogs that can be caused by …
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Discover Dogs 2015 event!
In October 2015 the ExCel centre in London was home to another successful Discover Dogs event, organised by the UK Kennel Club. At this popular annual exhibition visitors can meet dogs from over 200 different breeds and types, and have … -
So, are crossbred dogs healthier than purebred dogs?
The VetCompass Programme uses clinical information on 2 million dogs shared from over 450 UK veterinary practices to examine health and welfare issues. A current hot topic in canine health asks whether crossbred dogs are healthier than purebred dogs … -
New RVC research reveals antibiotics offer no benefit in treating dogs with diarrhoea
A new VetCompass study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that veterinary prescription of antibiotics at first presentation of uncomplicated diarrhoea in dogs causes no difference in clinical resolution of these cases. The study … -
New research reveals brachycephalic dogs are most susceptible to corneal ulcerative disease
New research from the RVC's VetCompass team shows short-nosed or flat-faced dogs are 11 times more likely to be affected -
Study reveals the true risks of anaesthesia in dogs
A team of researchers at the Royal Veterinary College and the University of Manchester used data from more than 150,000 dogs in the UK to assess the risk of death from sedation and general anaesthetics. -
New VetCompass™ Paper: Road Traffic Accidents in Dogs
A new VetCompass™ study of almost 200,000 dogs has revealed some fascinating insights into Road Traffic Accident (RTA) events in dogs in the UK. The paper, published in the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, reveals that 4 in every 1 …A new VetCompass™ study of almost 200,000 dogs has revealed some fascinating insights into Road …
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New research reveals secrets of the demographics and disorders in German Shepherd Dogs
A new study conducted by the VetCompass™ Programme at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed novel insights into the demographics and disorders of German Shepherd Dogs.