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• Investigating the epidemiology of canine heatstroke presenting to UK primary care veterinary practices

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

  The study will apply the VetCompass™ database to review the clinical records of over 900,000 dogs registered with UK primary-care veterinary practices for heatstroke events

• Validating the VetCompass Clinical Grading Tool for Heat-related Illness in Dogs (In Progress)

  

  This MRes project aims to extend an earlier body of theoretical work based on general first opinion caseloads by evaluating and validating the VetCompass Clinical Grading Tool in real-world clinical cases presenting for emergency veterinary care in …
• While demand for brachycephalic dogs remains high, understanding whether the body shape of brachycephalic breeds can be refined to reduce the risk of conformation-related disease is of priority. RVC research in this area worked to identify conformational risk factors for common disorders, and define ‘healthy conformational limits’, thresholds beyond which the risk of disease becomes unacceptably high.

  Investigating healthy conformational limits

  While demand for brachycephalic dogs remains high, understanding whether the body shape of brachycephalic breeds can be refined to reduce the risk of conformation-related disease is of priority. RVC research in this area worked to identify conformational risk factors for common disorders, and define ‘healthy conformational limits’, thresholds beyond which the risk of disease becomes unacceptably high.

• Current Usage of Antimicrobials in UK Cats and Dogs (Complete)

  

  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.  
• Epidemiology of Disorders Reported in Cats and Dogs Attending General Practice in England (Complete)

  

  This project reports on the most common disorders of dogs and cats attending veterinary practice in the UK, their longevity and mortality, and risk factors for chronic kidney disease in dogs.
• Canine leptospirosis: Improving diagnostics and understanding of the epidemiology of disease in UK dogs (In Progress)

  

  The project, co-sponsored by BBSRC and MSD, aims to improve the diagnostics of Leptospirosis in canids. 
• Improved Stewardship to Protect Veterinary Antimicrobial Usage in UK Cats and Dogs (In Progress)

  

  Funded by the Petplan Charitable Trust, this project aims to identify and promote effective and practical antimicrobial stewardship interventions for widespread adoption in veterinary practice.
• Due to breeding trends 12.7% of British bulldogs suffer from ear infections, 8.8% from skin infections and 8.7% from obesity

  Disorders of bulldogs

  Ownership of the iconic British bulldog has doubled but the breed is particularly prone to ear infections, skin infections and obesity, according to the largest ever study of British bulldogs treated in first opinion veterinary practices.

• Diabetes mellitus and antibiotics – exploring the use of antibiotics as a risk factor for the disease (Complete)

  

  The project aims to report the incidence of canine diabetes mellitus cases diagnosed in primary care veterinary practices in the United Kingdom and to describe and explore systemic antibiotic usage prior to dogs developing diabetes mellitus.
• Almost two thirds of Persian cats suffer from at least one health condition according to the largest ever study of this breed.

  Disorders of Persian cats

  Almost two thirds of Persian cats suffer from at least one health condition according to the largest ever study of this breed. The research, which was conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, revealed that haircoat disorders, dental disease, overgrown nails and eye discharge are the most common conditions diagnosed in the Persian cat.