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…

The RVC has published - open access - the results of a study investigating the effects of the pandemic on puppies bought in 2020. 

The study¹ took the form of an online survey of over 5,500 owners, which exploring the the early socialisation, health and…

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…

SPVS has published the results of a survey of its members' views about EMS provision, finding that 76% of practitioners love helping students and providing Extra Mural Studies (EMS). 

239 members took part in the survey, 46% from independent practices…

VisioCare is calling on veterinary surgeons and puppy owners to take part in its Puppy Tooth Census, a dental health initiative that aims to quantify the changing prevalence of dental conditions.

The company says the results of the survey of puppy dental…

Purina Petcare has released the results of some research which suggests that the bond between dogs and their owners helped mitigate against some of the negative psychological impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

For the research, Purina questioned 1535…

Vets4Pets has released the results of a consumer survey which found that more than a quarter of all cat and dog owners do not know their pet can develop cognitive dysfunction syndrome.

Vets4Pets says research has shown that 28% of cats between 11 and 15…

VetX International is appealing to veterinary surgeons and students to take part in a new study into career happiness, stress and mental wellbeing amongst the veterinary workforce.

The study, titled The Veterinary Employment, Engagement and Retention Study…

A new study from the Royal Veterinary College has revealed the best toys and housing for ferrets’ health and wellbeing.

It is estimated that there are more than one million pet ferrets in the UK and a further 500,000 in the United States, but until…

Veterinary digital services company, VisioCare, has released the preliminary results of some research which appears to show that poodle cross puppies are at greater risk of dental problems 

The company says that of the 249 responses to its Puppy Tooth Census…

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has had 88% of its research rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) by the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF).

The impact of the College's research on society was similarly highly-ranked,…

According to a review published in the May edition of the Journal of Small Animal Practice, administration of ACEIs to dogs with preclinical MMVD and cardiomegaly results in little or no difference in the risk of developing congestive heart failure and…

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…

Research carried out by YouGov on behalf of the Dogs Trust, has shown that as the cost of living crisis develops, 68% of dog owners in the UK feel worried, to some extent, about how they will care for their dog in the next year, with 30% either ‘very…

Ophthalmologists Gary Lewin and Chris Dixon from Veterinary Vision, the ophthalmology referral clinic with centres in Penrith, Sunderland and Charnock, is reporting success with a novel cataract technique they've developed.

The new technique enables…

The RVC has published new research which has revealed the 20 most common disorders and the typical lifespan of pet hamsters.

The study¹, the largest in the world to date, investigated anonymised veterinary clinical records of a random sample of almost…

An animal welfare charity called Naturewatch Foundation has launched a survey to find out what veterinary surgeons think about the canine fertility industry.

The charity says it estimates there has been a ten-fold increase in fertility clinics in the past…

A study, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), has found the AccuTell Portable Blood Glucose Monitor (PBGM) to be more accurate and useful in a clinical setting than the AlphaTrak2.

For the study “Comparative accuracy…

A study led by Bristol Veterinary School and published in Animal Welfare and has highlighted several potential welfare relating to how snakes are kept in private homes including issues with enclosure size, temperature and humidity. 

In the study¹, which…

RCVS Knowledge and Amplitude Clinical Outcomes are celebrating the acceptance of a virtual poster about their Canine Cruciate Registry at the National Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) Research Conference, paving the way for greater collaboration…

Dr Guillaume Leblond, an American Specialist in Neurology at North Downs Specialist Referrals in Bletchingley, Surrey, reports having 'remarkable' success using dorsal atlantoaxial stabilisation to treat spinal malformations in dogs.

His most recent…

The BVA has released the result of a survey of its members to identify what vets think are the most pressing welfare needs affecting cats in the UK.

According to the Spring 2022 Voice of the Profession survey, one in four cats (24%) seen in practices…

The Blue Cross has released new figures which show that more horse owners may be struggling financially to keep their horse.

So far this year the charity says it has received 144 requests from people asking for it to take in or help rehome their horse or…

The Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) has published a new study which aimed to determine whether the application of vapocoolant spray before intravenous catheterisation resulted in reduced reaction and placement success.

The study was a randomised…