New report highlights the tangible benefits of clinical veterinary research
A report considering the day-to-day impact of clinical veterinary research has been launched by vete...
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Research finds breakthrough in managing cat allergens
For the first time in history, Purina scientists demonstrated a proactive way to significantly reduc...
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Grant applications open for student research projects to improve animal welfare
The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) student grant scheme is now open for applications from students ...
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Breakthrough study reveals interaction between dogs and children leads to higher oxytocin levels
A ground-breaking study offers a biological explanation for the benefits of the child-dog bond: effe...
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New clinical audit significantly improves perioperative blood pressure during neutering anaesthesia
A new clinical audit has dramatically reduced the propensity for mean arterial blood pressure to go ...
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Research debunks belief that designer crossbreed dogs are healthier than purebreds
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has undertaken the world’s largest study into the health of desig...
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Neglect of XL Bullies up 230 percent since ban with calls to consider an updated approach
The RSPCA says more XL Bullies are suffering since being banned in England and Wales six months ago,...
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Intravenous fluid therapy (IVFT) unnecessary for cats after blood donation
According to new research, intravenous fluid therapy (IVFT) may not be necessary for feline blood do...
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New Royal Veterinary College research reveals later-age spaying of bitches reduces risk of urinary incontinence
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that delaying spaying of bitches un...
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Oxford BioDynamics develops a high accuracy, discriminating diagnostic test for multiple canine cancers
Oxford BioDynamics Plc (AIM: OBD, the “Company”), a biotechnology company developing precision medic...
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Veterinary leaders’ knowledge gap highlighted in VMG research
New research from the Veterinary Management Group (VMG) highlights that more than a third (34 percen...
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Majority of suspected adverse drug reactions in veterinary medicine are unreported, study shows
While it has long been suspected that adverse drug reactions are under-reported in the veterinary pr...
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Dog, cat, and rabbit neutering outcome data revealed in new benchmarking report
Data on the postoperative outcomes of dogs, cats and rabbits undergoing neutering procedures have be...
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Research identifies a new cut-off for emergency action for cats with high serum bilirubin concentration
New research from three CVS veterinary referral hospitals has identified a key factor that can help ...
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New research from the Royal Veterinary College highlights the most common disorders in UK pet guinea pigs
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified the most common conditions in pe...
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New research from the Royal Veterinary College finds that one in seven pet rabbits suffer with dental disease
New research (Jackson et al., 2024) from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified that each...
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Pioneering trial offers new treatment hope for dogs with epilepsy
Led by researchers at the University of Glasgow’s small animal hospital in collaboration with the Ro...
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Research finds TTA offers good medium to long-term treatment for cruciate ligament failure
New research by orthopaedic specialist Steve Butterworth at CVS’ Weighbridge Referral Centre has fou...
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High risk of ear and eye disease in English cocker spaniels in the UK
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) VetCompas programme has found that English cock...
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Less than half of pet owners believe annual checkups are necessary
New market research from Hill’s Pet Nutrition reveals that two-thirds of pet owners report they don’...
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What are the risk factors for mammary cancer in cats?
Mammary tumours are among the most common neoplasms in both cats and dogs and the third most common ...
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Three quarters of dog owners would put many of the top ten signs of Cushing's syndrome down to old age
Dechra, manufacturer of Vetoryl, has unveiled a hard-hitting nationwide campaign to raise awareness ...
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Vet survey reveals top rabbit health issues
The three most common rabbit health issues are dental disease, gastrointestinal stasis and obesity, ...
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New research sheds light on respiratory pathogen risk factors in UK cats
Feline calicivirus (FCV) along with feline herpesvirus (FHV) and Chlamydia felis are highly contagio...
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Phovia fluorescent light therapy gives pets and their owners a brighter future
A new study has uncovered the exciting potential of Phovia, the innovative fluorescent light energy ...
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Sixty-four percent of dog owners don’t think about parasites left behind after picking up their dog’s poo
Droncit, the tapeworming brand from Vetoquinol, has commissioned research of the British public to u...
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New study identifies alarming bone cancer risk in giant dogs
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed the frequency and risk factors for...
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Cocker spaniel research: a fairly typical, but potentially moody, dog?
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found the most common conditions in English...
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Concerning rise in dog aggression following pandemic puppy boom
Half of vets in the UK have reported a rise in the number of clients concerned about their dogs’ inc...
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Study identifies age and breed as biggest risk factors for periodontal disease in UK cats
Periodontal disease is the most commonly diagnosed disease in UK cats.
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