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VetCompassTM study identifies top dog breeds affected with demodicosis
Demodicosis is a relatively common parasitic skin disease in dogs that results when the normally harmless Demodex spp. mites in hair follicles multiply to excessive numbers. Clinical presentation can vary, but severe lesions and secondary infection … -
“Stop and think before buying a flat-faced dog”: French Bulldog no longer a ‘typical’ dog
“Stop and think before buying a flat-faced dog”: French Bulldog no longer a ‘typical’ dog -
For owners
As dedicated owners, each time your pet visits a VetCompass™ participating veterinary practice, you are contributing to the long-term health of companion animals. -
VetCompass featured in this month's Veterinary Practice magazine
An interview with VetCompass researcher, Dr Dan O’Neill features in this month’s edition of Veterinary Practice. In ‘A leap forward in primary care EBVM’, Dan discusses all aspects of the VetCompass companion animal surveillance project. Included … -
VetCompass featured on TV
VetCompass was featured in a TV show this week! ‘A Shoppers Guide to Saving Money - Pets and Printer Ink’ was aired on Channel 4 at 8.30pm Monday November 8th 2015. Team member, Dr Dan O’Neill talked about a recent VetCompass study … -
New research from the RVC sheds light on common health issues in pet rabbits
Exploring the most common health problems in pet rabbits in the UK, new research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) reveals unnatural body shapes along with inadequate diet and exercise as having strong links with poorer health in rabbits. … -
New RVC study identifies cancers as health priority in Boxer dogs
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In the largest ever study of Boxer dogs using veterinary records, researchers from the Royal Veterinary College have identified the most common health disorders in the breed in the UK Photo Credit: Emily Stretch Research from the Royal … -
Clinical benchmarking
VetCompass enables detailed review of clinical activities across the breadth of clinics in the UK that have provided useful clinical benchmarking data -
French bulldogs more prone to birthing problems than other breeds
French bulldog bitches are 15.9 times more likely to suffer from difficult births (dystocia) than crossbred bitches, according to a series of studies from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) published today. And, among female dogs that had problems … -
New RVC research gets to the root of dental disease in dogs
Dental disease is one of the most common health problems experienced by dogs but often remains unrecognised by owners as a major welfare issue. The latest research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) reveals just how common dental disease is in …