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• 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

• The Royal Veterinary College scores top marks for its Sutton Trust Summer School

  

  Results from the Sutton Trust’s recent UK Summer Schools University Comparison Report have highlighted impressive results from The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Summer School.

   01 Jun 2020

• Study reveals flat-faced dogs really are less healthy than other dogs

  

  We now have the answer to that burning question about whether flat-faced dogs truly are less healthy overall

   14 Oct 2020

• RVC awarded funding to contribute to the global effort on COVID-19 health research

  

  A project, led by researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), which seeks to reduce COVID-19 transmission in traditional food markets in Bolivia and Peru, receives funding

   16 Oct 2020

  A project, led by researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), which seeks to reduce COVID-19 …

• New research from the RVC explores the genetic adaptions and evolution of livestock and wild animals in response to extreme climates

  

  Genetics of extreme climate adaptation which help the world’s most northern Yakut cattle population in Siberia survive their extreme cold environment

   30 Mar 2021

  New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the Institute of Cytology and Genetics in …

• RVC Research study reveals consequences of extreme demand for puppies during COVID-19 Pandemic

  

  RVC study reveals why so many people bought puppies during the pandemic and the consequences of this extreme demand

   25 Aug 2021

• 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 research shows Pugs have high health risks and can no longer be considered a ‘typical dog’ from a health perspective

  

  A new study from the Royal Veterinary College suggests urgent action is needed as many health issues of Pugs are associated with their extreme body shape New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that the health of Pugs in …

   18 May 2022

• 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 research highlights dog breeds at most risk of hypothyroidism

  

  A new study from the Royal Veterinary College explores the frequency and risk factors for hypothyroidism in dogs in the UK, promoting greater awareness with earlier detection and treatment New research the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shed …

   12 Oct 2022