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Male French Bulldogs unhealthier than females, RVC study shows

The top health issues in French Bulldogs have been revealed as a result of Britain’s largest ever study into the…

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RVC finds more signs of ‘canine dementia’ in dogs with epilepsy

Studies by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have found that dogs with epilepsy were less trainable than the control dogs…

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‘Rottweilers top the lame list’, says RVC

Rottweilers are the most predisposed dog breed to suffer from osteoarthritis according to new research from the Royal Veterinary College…

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Kitten who beat the odds is honoured by RVC

A brave kitten has survived an infectious disease that routinely kills affected cats rapidly, thanks to staff at the Royal…

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Old dogs can teach new tricks about human health

Companion dogs can be a powerful translational model to study complex questions about human health, new research reveals. The research,…

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New research reveals secrets of the demographics and disorders in German Shepherd Dogs

A new study conducted by the VetCompass™ Programme at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed novel insights into the…

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Vets and NHS Staff address dangers smokers pose to pets

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) recently hosted an NHS trust delegation. The NHS team visited the College’s small animal referral…

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Birth-risk for flat faced breeds claims study

New research has found that flat faced brachycephalic dogs are the most likely breed types to encounter problems when giving…

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RVC highlights health concerns for popular dog breeds

The French Bulldog is expected to become the most registered dog in 2017, overtaking the Labrador Retrievers’ 27-year reign at…

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Animals pushed to the limits?

“Have the demands placed on animals for companionship, production and traction pushed them towards their biological limits?” “How much further is…

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