New research published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice has shown that enhanced cleaning protocols and staff training can cut contamination in veterinary practices by over 70%.

The study assessed contamination across 13 small animal practices using…

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has published the first standardised research-based radiographic guidelines to support accurate checking of feeding tube placement in dogs and cats.

Although feeding tubes are widely used in practice, there has previously…

New research published in Veterinary Record has highlighted serious shortcomings in how UK veterinary workplaces support colleagues affected by miscarriage, infertility and assisted fertility.

The mixed-methods survey of 525 veterinary surgeons and veterinary…

Gonadectomy before 2.9 years of age in female dogs and 2.2 years in males is associated with a substantially increased risk of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease (CrCLD), according to new research published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice¹.

CrCLD…

SPVS has released its 2025 veterinary fees survey results, drawing on responses from 148 UK practices.

For small animal work, the survey shows consultation fees up 4.5% and neutering fees up 8%.

Vaccine fees increased by 9–16%, which SPVS suggests may…

A survey by Zoetis has found that 93% of horse owners not currently vaccinating against equine herpes virus would do so if their vet recommended it.¹

The survey of 2,256 horse owners examined current EHV vaccination rates, owner understanding of the disease…

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have published research showing that Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) prevalence and severity vary markedly between brachycephalic breeds, with Pekingese and Japanese Chins among the most af…

Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College have published a study reporting that an AI system achieved up to 84% fracture localisation accuracy in horses, with potential for wider application in companion animal practice.

The study was led by Ruby Chang…

Royal Veterinary College researchers have published a study in the Journal of Small Animal Practice which shows the potential for treatment to improve short-term survival rates for Pugs with protein-losing enteropathy (PLE)¹.

The study first set out to…

University of Nottingham researchers have reported a biological quirk in domestic cats that may help explain why they are so prone to chronic kidney disease.

For the study¹, which was led by Professor David Gardner and Dr Rebecca Brociek and published in…

Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College have found that machine-learning algorithms have the potential to improve the diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome in dogs. 

Historically, diagnosis has been achieved with multiple blood tests. However, this…

MSD Animal Health is funding a research project which is offering veterinary practices free additional testing of PCR and/or MAT positive samples from suspected clinical cases of leptospirosis in 2021.

The research project, which is being carried out by 

The RVC has published the results of a new study investigating the risk factors for the euthanasia of dogs. 

The study analysed information from a random sample of 29,865 dogs that died over a one-year period, taken from a study population of 905,544 dogs…

Buckinghamshire-based Hamilton Specialist Referrals has published the results of a survey of GP vets which reveals which conditions they have found harder to manage during the pandemic.

60 vets took part in the survey. 80% believed they had seen an increase…

The RCVS has published its sixth Covid impact survey, finding that despite continuing lockdown conditions, the situation has been improving in terms of staffing levels and practice cash-flow.

201 practices took part in the survey between 25th February and…

MSD Animal Health, the maker of Nobivac Respira Bb, has published the results of new research which showed that veterinary practices are not giving owners clear advice about the need for vaccination against canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD)

The…

The Royal Veterinary College has published a new study of canine obesity which reveals both the extent of the problem, and the risk factors. 

The study¹ was led by the RVC’s VetCompass programme and included 22,333 dogs whose health was followed for…

The Royal Veterinary College has had new research into the frequency and treatment of anal sac problems in dogs published in the Veterinary Record.

The authors say that study seeks to redress the lack of evidence-based information that has so far been published…

A new study by researchers at Nottingham Trent University suggests that the number of brachycephalic dogs being taken in by UK rescue and rehoming centres has doubled over three years.

For the study, the researchers analysed rehoming adverts placed on the websites…

Research carried out by the British Veterinary Receptionist Association has that morale amongst receptionists is at a low ebb, largely as a result of poor relationships with practice managers and low rates of pay.

The survey of 812 veterinary receptionists…

A study led by the Royal Veterinary College’s VetCompass programme has revealed a significant difference between how clinicians diagnose epilepsy compared with current expert recommendations, supporting a call for clearer diagnostic guidelines for…

The BVA reports that three-quarters of vets are concerned about stress and burnout in the profession as a result the pandemic, according to a new survey of the Voice of the Veterinary Profession panel.

For the survey, 565 respondents ranked their levels…

Royal Canin has released the results of an online survey which found that 43% of all cats in the UK and Ireland have not seen a veterinary surgeon within the last year and 11% have never been to the vet.

The company surveyed 1979 pet owners last December…

According to a new study, 93% of owners of flat-faced dogs – including the Pug, French Bulldog and English Bulldog – would opt for the same breed again, despite experiencing common and severe health problems in their pets.

The research, led…

New research from the Royal Veterinary College has revealed that a chromosomal defect is the reason why a significant proportion of horse pregnancies fail within the first two months of development.

The College says this will pave the way for new diagnostic…