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Prize for VetCompass™ PhD student
Congratulations to our PhD student Imogen Schofield for receiving the Dog's Trust prize after gaining the highest marks on the Master's Degree in Veterinary Epidemiology at the RVC. As part of this degree Imogen undertook a research project with … -
Eight VetCompass™ projects to be presented at BSAVA congress 2019
Eight VetCompass™ projects are being presented at BSAVA congress 2019 on 4th and 5th April. Both veterinary undergraduates and post graduates will be presenting their work on a range of topics. These include disorders in Boxers, West Highland White … -
VetCompass™ awarded at BSAVA 2019
The Blaine Award (sponsored by Royal Canin) awarded to Dr Dan O'Neill for the contribution of VetCompass™ to the advancement of small animal science in its widest context. Dr Dan O’Neill MVB BSc(hons) GPCert(SAP) GPCert(FelP) GPCert(Derm) GPCert(B& … -
Diagnosis and management of Cushing's syndrome in dogs explored
Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s syndrome) is one of the most common endocrine diseases in dogs attending primary-care practice, affecting 0.28% of UK dogs. Dogs with hyperadrenocorticism are typically diagnosed and managed within primary-care … -
The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) formally supports VetCompass
The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) have issued a formal statement in support of VetCompass, detailing the following: "The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) fully supports and commends the work that VetCompass is doing. In … -
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 … -
World’s largest elbow disease study helps owners of large-breed dogs
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has just completed the largest ever study of elbow disease in dogs attending first opinion veterinary practices in the UK. The results have highlighted which breeds are most at risk in order to assist owners to be alert for the signs of this condition and to seek veterinary treatment early. -
VetCompass Australia: Diabetes in dogs explored
Latest research published by VetCompass Australia explored the epidemiology of dogs with diabetes mellitus attending primary care veterinary clinics in Australia. The researchers involved reported the following: "ContextThe objectives of this study … -
FECAVA share VetCompass brachycephalic infographics
The Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations (FECAVA) have shared recent VetCompass brachycephalic infographics on their website, increasing the reach of VetCompass research even further: Link: https://www.fecava.org/news- … -
Flat-faced dogs such as bulldogs, French bulldogs and pugs at increased risk of heat stroke
Latest VetCompass research: Breeds with flat faces (brachycephalic) are at particular risk of developing heat stroke, the largest study of its kind suggests