Dog
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RVC Pandemic Puppies Research Programme (In Progress)
People: Rowena Packer, Dan O'Neill, Claire Brand, Kim Stevens, Bree Merritt
Vet Compass Project Type: Dog, Pandemic Puppies
The ·¬ÇÑapp (RVC) is calling for respondents for its survey on puppy buying experiences both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Hot Dogs ·¬ÇÑapp“ investigating the epidemiology of canine heatstroke presenting to UK primary care veterinary practices (Complete)
Vet Compass Project Type: Dog
The project, funded by Dogs Trust, aims to improve our understanding of the incidence, underlying causes and risk factors associated with heatstroke in dogs. and at Nottingham Trent University are working in collaboration with Dr Dan O'Neill at the ·¬ÇÑapp on this project.
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Canine leptospirosis: Improving diagnostics and understanding of the epidemiology of disease in UK dogs (In Progress)
People: Brian Catchpole, David Brodbelt
Vet Compass Project Type: Dog
The project, co-sponsored by BBSRC and MSD, aims to improve the diagnostics of Leptospirosis in canids.
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Re-Inventing Diagnosis and Management of Canine Hyperadrenocorticism (Complete)
People: Dan O'Neill, David Brodbelt, David Church
Vet Compass Project Type: Dog
This project, funded by Dechra, aims to determine better methods for the earlier detection and monitoring of hyperadrenocorticism in dogs. More effective diagnosis and monitoring may result in improved quality of life.
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Earlier Onset Urinary Incontinence in the Bitch and its Association with Neutering (Complete)
People: Dan O'Neill, David Brodbelt
Vet Compass Project Type: Dog
Funded by BSAVA PetSavers, this project aims to evaluate major risk factors for development of urinary incontinence in bitches. In particular, it will explore the association between neutering and age at time of neutering with onset of early incontinence.
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UFAW/RVC Companion Animal Genetic Health and Welfare Research (Complete)
People: David Brodbelt, Dan O'Neill
Vet Compass Project Type: Cat, Dog, Horse
This project developed evidence-based recommendations on breed-related health and welfare problems in companion animals.
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Current Usage of Antimicrobials in UK Cats and Dogs (Complete)
People: Dan O'Neill, David Church, David Brodbelt
Vet Compass Project Type: Cat, Dog
This research characterised and quantified antimicrobial use in cats and dogs attending a large group of UK veterinary practices, in order to establish companion animal antimicrobial prescribing behaviour.
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Kennel Club Charitable Trust Companion Animal Epidemiologist - Disorders of UK Companion Animals (In Progress)
People: Dan O'Neill
Vet Compass Project Type: Dog, Cat, Small Mammal, Exotic
This collaborative venture between the ·¬ÇÑapp (RVC) and the Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT) will investigate
- Canine breed-specific disorder prevalence
- Risk factors for important canine conditions
- Common disorders in other small animal species
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The Effectiveness of Antimicrobials for the Treatment of Canine Pyoderma in the UK (Complete)
People: Anke Hendricks, David Brodbelt
Vet Compass Project Type: Dog
This study aimed to estimate the frequency of canine pyoderma and its treatment and to evaluate risk factors for treatment relapse and failure in UK primary and referral veterinary practice.
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Man·¬ÇÑapp™s Best Friend: Risk Factors for Canine Cancer (Complete)
People: David Brodbelt
Vet Compass Project Type: Dog
This study looked at risk factors for the major canine cancers, including environmental factors which may be markers for disease in co-habiting humans.