VetCompass

British Bulldogs at high risk of skin disease and obesity

Ownership of the iconic British Bulldog has doubled but the breed is particularly prone to ear infections, skin infections and…

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Bad teeth revealed as biggest problem for pet Greyhounds

Dental disease is the most common health issue facing pet Greyhounds, according to the largest ever study of Greyhounds treated…

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Dental disease and osteoarthritis affect dog welfare most

Research, carried out using the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompass programme, investigated the severity and duration of eight major conditions…

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Neutering female dogs trebles risk of urinary incontinence

Neutering female dogs makes them three times more likely to develop urinary incontinence (UI), a new study has revealed. The…

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‘Undesirable behaviour’ largest cause of death in dogs under three

New research has found “undesirable behaviour” as the highest cause of death in dogs living in England that die under…

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Red Setters, Bulldogs and Boxers most likely to suffer incontinence

Male Irish Red Setters, Boxers, Bulldogs, Bull Mastiffs and Fox Terriers are more likely to develop urinary incontinence than the…

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Chocolate Labradors found to have shorter lifespan than rest of breed

Chocolate Labrador Retrievers have a significantly shorter lifespan than their black and yellow counterparts, according to the results of a…

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