A study published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice has found that neutering female dogs makes them three times more likely to develop urinary incontinence (UI)¹.

The research, carried out by the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompass…

The Royal Veterinary College has published new evidence which shows that of the eight major disorders seen by veterinary surgeons in practice, dental disease, osteoarthritis and obesity have the highest overall welfare impact on affected dogs¹.

The research…

The Royal Veterinary College has published the results of the largest ever study of British bulldogs treated in first opinion veterinary practices, finding that ownership of British bulldogs has doubled over the last five years, despite the breed suffering…

The RVC has published the results of a new study which shows that the owners of short-muzzled or brachycephalic dogs are either unaware of the suffering of these breeds, or deluding themselves.

The study, which was conducted in in collaboration with the…

The Royal Veterinary College has announced the results of the world's largest study of West Highland White Terriers¹, which identified both the most common illnesses suffered by the breed and the most common causes of death.

The VetCompass study…

New research by the Royal Veterinary College in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh has found that almost two thirds of Persian cats suffer from at least one health condition¹.

There are an estimated 100,000 Persian cats in the UK, popular for…

The Royal Veterinary College has announced that its researchers have identified the conditions needed to generate pluripotent stem cells from domestic cats, a finding which could lead to a cure for feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats, and ultimately…

The RVC has published a study which shows that the age at which female dogs (bitches) are neutered is associated with early-onset urinary incontinence¹.

The researchers say that urinary incontinence affects around three per cent of bitches in the UK,…

The Royal Veterinary College has published the latest findings from its VetCompass programme, this time identifying the most common medical issues and causes of death in pet rabbits¹.

The research analysed data from 6,349 rabbits that attended 107 veterinary…

A new study published in the Veterinary Record by Dr Liz Armitage-Chan, Reader in Veterinary Education at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), suggests that vets feeling that they are not as good at diagnosing and solving cases as their peers is contributing…

The Royal Veterinary College Principal, Stuart Reid has become embroiled in a row over its students' annual charity calendar, after a veterinary vegan group complained about the month that showed veterinary students handling sheep.

The photograph…

Ayesha Ali, a fourth year veterinary nursing student at the Royal Veterinary College, is asking RVNs to take part in a survey to explore what, if any, canine environmental enrichment techniques are being used in practice.

All those taking part in the…

The Royal Veterinary College’s VetCompass programme has published the results of new research which shows that ownership of Chihuahuas is growing despite the breed being particularly prone to expensive dental problems and obesity.

According to the…

New research published open access in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine has concluded that supplementing diet with medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil has the potential to reduce the number of seizures and improve the quality of life for dogs…

A new study carried out at the Royal Veterinary College and published open access in the Veterinary Record¹, has revealed various changes in the behaviour of dogs before a seizure, which may give owners advance warning and help them avoid triggers.

The research…

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…

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…

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 RVC has published a qualitative study looking at the impact of owning a dog with idiopathic epilepsy, revealing that almost all owners make substantial lifestyle changes in order to care for their dog.

The researchers say that research thus far has focused…

A new study from the Royal Veterinary College has shown that changing the fat profile of the diet of dogs with hard-to-treat epilepsy can improve their cognitive abilities and help combat memory problems¹.

According to the College, other research suggests…

A new study from the Royal Veterinary College has found that the most common health problem in dogs is dental disease, closely followed by ear infections and obesity. 

The study was part of the RVC’s VetCompass programme which include anonymised veterinary…

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…

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…

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…