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• Neutering bitches trebles the risk of urinary incontinence

  

  The research, carried out by the RVC VetCompassTM programme, also indicates that the females of certain breeds are more prone to UI than others

   01 May 2019

• 'Rottweilers top the lame list’ say RVC

  

  Rottweilers are the most predisposed dog breed to suffer from osteoarthritis according to new research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease diagnosed in dogs, and this study is the largest ever conducted into the condition in dogs under veterinary care – covering 455,557 dogs

   19 Apr 2018

• UK dogs and their fatty lumps: finally the risks explained

  

  Springer Spaniels, Dobermann Pinscher, Weimaraners and Labrador Retrievers: some of our most popular dog breeds in the UK are also the most susceptible to lipomas (also known as fatty masses or fatty lumps), according to the Royal Veterinary College …

   10 Oct 2018

• Young, male and crossbred cats at most risk of road accidents

  

  Being young, male and crossbred increases a cat’s chances of being hit by a car, according to the findings of a new paper published today.

   01 Nov 2018

• Chocolate Labradors have shorter lifespan than rest of the breed

  

  Chocolate Labrador Retrievers have a significantly shorter lifespan than their black and yellow counterparts, according to the results of the largest study ever done of the breed in the UK. The median lifespan for chocolate Labradors is just 10.7 …

   22 Oct 2018

• Misbehaving dogs die young

  

  New pioneering research conducted by the VetCompass™ Programme at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) reveals that dogs with undesirable behaviours, such as aggression, running away, fighting, over-excitability or barking, are more likely to die at a younger age. Undesirable behaviours may reflect poor training by owners or even undiagnosed medical conditions, for example dogs that urinate indoors may be suffering from unidentified bladder infections.

   24 Jul 2018

• Incontinence in bitches: huge breed predispositions shown in VetCompass study

  

  A new research study conducted by Vet Compass into urinary incontinence in dogs and particularly bitches of specific breeds.

   21 Sep 2017

• Gastric bloat: 80% survival of surgical cases shown in VetCompass study

  

  An RVC-led epidemiological study involving dogs from across the UK has blown the myth that gastric bloat is almost always a death sentence for affected dogs.

   01 Sep 2017

• Cavalier King Charles Spaniels playing air guitar can be sign of serious disease

  

  VetCompass study published in the Veterinary Record highlights for the first time the frequency and severity of syringomyelia seen in general practice in the UK

   20 Sep 2016

• The RVC collaborates on new veterinary Endocrinology App for Dogs

  

  The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) data and analytics has supported Dechra Veterinary Products to create a research-informed app - the first of its kind - which helps vets better diagnose and treat disorders that affect the glands producing …

   19 Oct 2023