• New research from the RVC identifies impact of owner perceptions on brachycephalic dog welfare reforms

     20 Dec 2024

    One in seven owners of extreme brachycephalic dogs stated that ‘nothing’ could put them off buying …

  • New research reveals biggest risk factors for puppies developing separation-related behaviours

     16 Dec 2024

    New research conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with Dogs Trust, has …

  • Research shows epileptic dogs on anti-seizure drugs more likely to experience increased appetite and become overweight or obese

     12 Dec 2024

    The findings led by the Royal Veterinary College are key in helping vets offer more information and …

  • International welfare group calls for worldwide end to adverts inappropriately using dogs with extreme body shapes

     12 Jul 2024

    The International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs (ICECDogs) has released new …

  • The pawfect storm: study finds high levels of problem behaviours and use of aversive training methods in pandemic puppies

     22 Jan 2024

    The average number of owner-reported problem behaviours among ‘pandemic puppies’ was five, with …

  • New research from the RVC highlights need for industry standard of alpaca care

     07 Dec 2023

    New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), which investigated alpaca husbandry practices …

  • Lifting laboratory rats: who uses which methods?

     07 Nov 2023

    Laboratory rats have better welfare when picked up using methods that support their weight, …

  • Study reveals the welfare impact of ear conditions in pet rabbits

     19 Jul 2023

    Research by the Royal Veterinary College reveals that affected rabbits are less likely to display …

  • New RVC study first to reveal impact of vet-owner relationship on canine epilepsy management

     15 Feb 2023

    New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) explores the role of vet-owner relationships …

  • RVC researcher instrumental in introduction of new elephant care standards

     10 Jan 2023

    New rigorous welfare standards developed by Professor Christine Nicol, Professor of Animal Welfare …

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