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…

A new study published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery has found 'compelling circumstantial' evidence of a link between a commercial raw diet and an outbreak of tuberculosis in cats caused by Mycobacterium bovis¹.

The link emerged after…

Boehringer Ingelheim's fourth National BVD Survey has found that 47% of farmers across the UK say veterinary advice was the main reason for their decision to vaccinate.

1243 farmers took part in the survey, which was held in partnership with the 

Boehringer Ingelheim, manufacturer of Bovikalc and Bovikalc Dry, has launched its National Milk Fever (hypocalcaemia) Survey and is asking vets to encourage their farm clients to take part and improve the quality of data available on clinical and subclinical…

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 British Veterinary Association has responded to a study by Downs et al assessing the effects from four years of badger culling in England on the incidence of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in cattle.

The study, published in Nature Scientific Reports, investigated…

The authors of a new study published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice would like to hear from any clinicians that have seen cases of acute kidney failure after general anaesthetic in dogs. 

The authors say that an association between acute kidney…

A new study backed by Purina has shown that weight loss in obese dogs is associated with significant improvements of health measures like metabolic status, cardiovascular parameters, life quality and immune-regulation.

The study¹ investigated the effects…

A new study, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), has shown that hypocholesterolaemia is associated with mortality in cats and dogs and may be a negative prognostic indicator.  

'Period prevalence and mortality…

Specialists in internal medicine from Davies Veterinary Specialists (Davies) in Hertfordshire and Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service in Solihull are urgently seeking canine patients with chronic small intestinal diarrhoea, to help with a multi…

Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists in Winchester has confirmed three new cases of the potentially fatal cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV), aka Alabama Rot. 

The disease, which originally appeared in the late 1980s, was first detected…

A new study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Medicine has shown that by making a few changes to colostrum hygiene protocols, farmers could significantly minimise the risk of disease in calves.

The study, which was carried out by researchers from the…

A new study, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), has found that the addition of antacid treatment during the pre- and postoperative period for brachycephalic dogs undergoing surgery may result in a faster and…

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…

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…

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 Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) has published the first ever epidemiological study on hypoadrenocorticism in dogs within the UK primary-care population.

The study “Hypoadrenocorticism in dogs under UK primary veterinary care: frequency, clinical…

Ceva Animal Health is urging veterinary nurses to take feline blood pressure readings more often, after a study showed that 40% of cats over seven years old may be hypertensive.

The statistic came to light as a result of Ceva's Mercury Challenge1, in…

The Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) has published the first study to document the histopathological frequency of hepatobiliary diseases in a large cohort of dogs in the United Kingdom.

The researchers hope that the study will help to increase a…

The Royal Veterinary College has conducted what it says is the world’s first genome wide association study (GWAS) specifically evaluating renal function and blood pressure traits in domestic cats.

The researchers say that the findings pave the way…

A study published in the April edition of the Journal of Small Animal Practice has found that the Border terrier, the Lhasa apso and Staffordshire bull terrier have increased odds of Cushing’s syndrome compared with crossbreed dogs in the UK primary-practice…

Dr. Sarah Caney, RCVS recognised Specialist in Feline Medicine, is asking all vets to take part in what she hopes will be the biggest online feline hypertension survey conducted so far, with the aim of getting an accurate insight into how vet teams currently…

Research published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) has revealed that UK dogs eating raw meat diets have a higher risk of Salmonella and antimicrobial-resistant Escherichia coli being found in their faeces than dogs fed cooked food. 

For the…

The Royal Veterinary College has published a new study exploring the frequency and risk factors for hypothyroidism in dogs in the UK.

For the study, researchers from the RVC’s VetCompass Programme identified 2,105 hypothyroidism cases diagnosed amongst…

The Equine Veterinary Journal has published a special early view article reviewing the science behind enhanced equine influenza vaccination schedules, in particular the replacement of annual boosters with a mandatory bi-annual vaccination programme.

The…