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• New VetCompass tool aids diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome in dogs

  

  Freely accessible tool, developed at the RVC, designed to be used in practice to support decision-making and increase confidence in diagnosis.

   16 Sep 2020

• Demography and disorders of German Shepherd Dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK

  

  New VetCompass study published which describes the demography and disorders of German Shepherds under primary veterinary care in the UK. The German Shepherd Dog (GSD) is one of the most popular dog breeds worldwide.  However, concerns for the …

   11 Aug 2017

• Is the Staffordshire Bull Terrier as tough as its reputation?

  

  New RVC research shows no evidence that Staffordshire Bull Terriers are any less healthy than other breeds in general

   24 Sep 2020

• New RVC research uses machine-learning to diagnose Cushing’s syndrome in dogs

  

  Utilising machine-learning methods in clinical practice, could contribute to improved diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome in dogs

   12 May 2021

• The Lab Report: just how healthy is the UK’s most popular dog breed?

  

  A new study from the RVC has revealed an overall picture on the healthiness of Labrador Retrievers in the UK, showing that arthritis is a particular concern for the breed

   14 Jul 2021

• RVC research reveals persistent illegal puppy selling post-pandemic

  

  Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College are calling for greater protection of puppy welfare as Lucy's Law is not adhered to and increasing numbers of underage puppies are being illegally imported A study exploring changes to UK puppy buying …

   13 Jul 2023

• 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

• Get brushing: Dental disease tops the list of most common problems in UK dogs, according to new study by the RVC

  

  In line with Pet Dental Health Month, findings from the study revealed the most common health problems of dogs are dental disease, ear infection and obesity

   17 Feb 2021

• RVC study helps to fill the evidence gap on UK pet rabbit health

  

  Thanks to research which has never been done before, we now have a much better picture of what needs to be done to keep rabbits, a popular pet among adults and children, healthy.

   08 Oct 2019

• French Bulldogs and Bulldogs at high risk of "old dog syndrome"

  

  Aging dogs often show signs of Vestibular disease, often colloquially called “old dog syndrome”. Affected dogs typically show sudden loss of balance, collapsing, disorientation, head tilt and flickering of the eyes (nystagmus). These signs can be …

   11 Sep 2020