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New VetCompass PhD aims to find Causes rather than Associations
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VetCompass are excited to announce that their new appVetCompass eClinical Trialsapp PhD project, supported by Dogs Trust, will commence in October 2021. Although veterinarians are encouraged to apply appevidence based principlesapp, there is a paucity of appVetCompass are excited to announce that their new appVetCompass eClinical Trialsapp PhD project, app
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New RVC research proves clinical benefits from surgical intervention for dogs with cranial cruciate ligament rupture
A new study from the app (RVC) has revealed that surgical management of cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) ruptures in dogs causes better outcomes for reducing lameness compared to non-surgical management. The study demonstrated app -
French Bulldogs predisposed to catastrophic elbow fractures, according to RVC research
Fractures of the elbow joint (humeral condyle fractures app see figure 1) can be challenging to repair and in certain dog breeds can happen with minimal trauma, often when dogs are quite young. These fractures are painful and cannot be managed appFractures of the elbow joint (humeral condyle fractures app see figure 1) can be challenging to app
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Worldapps smallest dogs prone to health problems despite rising popularity, according to latest RVC research
Ownership of the Chihuahua, the worldapps 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 app -
Published papers
Research in relation to brachycephalic health issues from the RVC's interdisciplinary research team -
RVC study reveals extent of dog obesity crisis in the UK
Study from the RVC reveals scale of the overweight epidemic in dogs in the UK, with 1 in 14 dogs recorded by their vets as overweight each year -
New RVC study into euthanasia of dogs aims to help veterinary professionals and owners better prepare for that toughest decision
The discoveries in this new study can support veterinarians and owners to better prepare for and come to terms with such difficult decisions -
UK falls out of puppy-love with Westies
The discovery is surprising given that the breed, which is well-known for its dense white coat and cheeky face, has been a multiple Crufts winner and featured in various long-running advertising campaigns. -
New RVC research reveals antibiotics offer no benefit in treating dogs with diarrhoea
A new VetCompass study from the app (RVC) has revealed that veterinary prescription of antibiotics at first presentation of uncomplicated diarrhoea in dogs causes no difference in clinical resolution of these cases. The study app -
New research confirms extreme welfare issues in Shar Pei, the sandpaper skin dog breed
New research from the app (RVC) has found that in-turned eyelids and ear disorders are the most common health conditions in Shar Pei dogs in the UK; both resulting from the breedapps characteristic loose, thickened and folded skin. app