A new VetCompass study, led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the University of Manchester, has quantified the real risk of anaesthesia in dogs. 

The paper, ‘Mortality Related to General Anaesthesia and Sedation in Dogs under UK Primary Veterinary…

A study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) has found that lymphadenectomy, along with the resection of the primary tumour and adjuvant medical treatment, improves outcome for dogs with Kiupel high-grade cutaneous…

A new study, led by the Royal Veterinary College, has determined that low-cost thermal imaging devices show minimal difference in effectiveness of detecting lameness in dairy cattle when compared to more expensive devices.

The researchers say the effectiveness…

87% of cat owners would seek veterinary advice when choosing a supplement for their cat, according to a new survey conducted by supplement manufacturer, Vita Animal Health. 

The survey of 97 cat owners and 156 vets conducted in June last year found that…

Teleradiology and teleconsulting company VetCT has released the results of a survey to explore why more vets aren't using computed tomography (CT)

Over 90% of the 156 respondents (predominantly vets, but also managers) believed CT was important in…

The Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ) has published a special virtual edition with a free collection of 20 articles exploring the relationship between horse-owner behaviour and equine health and welfare.

Until now, research in equine veterinary science has…

A new study published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) has concluded that the quick sequential organ failure assessment is poor indicator of mortality, has a low sensitivity to to detect canine patients with severe sepsis and septic shock…

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…

Ceva Animal Health, maker of Coxevac, has launched a survey of veterinary surgeons and another of farmers to gauge their thoughts about Q fever and current treatment protocols.

The survey for vets is about two minutes long: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ZCONJA…

A world-first clinical audit which looked at the outcomes of minimally-invasive surgical procedures in dogs, published in The Journal of Veterinary Cardiology, has concluded that the process of performing a clinical audit in veterinary clinical interventions…

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…

A new study, published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), has revealed that veterinary surgeons only prescribe anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) after a seizure cluster in 44% of cases, despite International Veterinary Epilepsy Task Force recommendations…

CVS is to fund a study at the University of Bristol to assess the environmental risk from ectoparasite treatments in companion animals.

Concern has been expressed in the profession about environmental contamination from products used in companion animal…

CVS is funding a research project at the University of Liverpool to understand more about veterinary workplace injuries and what can be done to prevent them.

CVS says that in the USA, the veterinary profession is the fifth highest profession for non-fatal…

A new poll carried out by YouGov on behalf of Dogs Trust has revealed that in 2022 vet bills were the biggest financial worry for pet owners when it came to looking after their dog. 

The second biggest financial worry was the cost of dog food (18%), followed…

The RVC has published two studies which give a greater insight to the 2021 outbreak of feline pancytopenia.

The outbreak, which was widely covered in the media, caused concern amongst cat owners.

The findings of an investigation found a link between high…

Researchers at the RVC are calling on veterinary organisations which fund or co-fund research to take part in a study which seeks to inform future funding strategies.

The first phase of research is being conducted this January and February 2023 and will…

The PDSA is asking vets to take part in the PAW Report, its annual research into pet wellbeing. 

The 2023 PAW Report will assess how lifestyle changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis have affected the nation’s pets.

The survey…

A new study from the Royal Veterinary College has identified the breeds of dog most at risk of cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture, along with other risk factors.

Led by the RVC’s VetCompass Programme, the study included 1,000 CCL rupture cases and a random selection…

Vita Animal Health has published the results of a survey which found that only 41% of dog owners know that Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are prone to heart disease and only 39% felt they would recognise the signs.

The survey of 1,019 dog owners was conducted…

The Royal Veterinary College has published a new study which concludes that owners of epileptic dogs value partnerships of care with their veterinary surgeon, and that owner satisfaction could be improved with more educational resources.

For the study…

Security firm ADT has published an analysis of pet theft crime figures which suggest that if you're a Staffordshire Bull Terrier living in Devon or Cornwall, you might like to hide your identity. 

Staffies were by far the most commonly stolen animal…

Linnaeus reports that last year, it doubled the funding for its Open Access Publication Charge (OAPC) initiative, through which it covers the fees for its associates to publish open access in prominent peer-reviewed veterinary journals.

The Linnaeus OAPC…

Research carried out by Improve International has found that 74% of veterinary students are not aware of the CPD options open to them after graduating.

The survey of 102 UK veterinary students, which was carried out by Charlotte French MRCVS (pictured…

A new survey of 2000 dog owners conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Forbes Adviser has found that 29% of dog owners regret buying their dog.

32% said they find dog care to be too restrictive

29% said it would be too difficult to go on holiday

24% said they…