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Pterygoid bone medialisation linked to poor BOAS surgical outcomes in French Bulldogs, new research shows
A new study has found that medialisation of the pterygoid bones can significantly narrow the nasopharynx and limit the effectiveness of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) surgery, especially in French... -
Science Digest: What are the risk and protective factors for the development of clinical urolithiasis in guinea pigs?
Urolithiasis is common in guinea pigs and, amongst urogenital disorders, is the main cause of clinical disease in pet guinea pigs. However, there has been little research on the etiopathogenesis... -
UK Charity Launched to Champion Guinea Pig Welfare Standards
...Education, Vet Support, Research, and Advocacy. This comprehensive approach encompasses owner education covering housing, nutrition, companionship, and enrichment; veterinary professional development and continuing education; ethical and non-invasive research to advance... -
Holding our nerve – the impact of BSAVA PetSavers’ neurology and pain research (2015-2024)
...and referral clinicians, all undertaking clinical research alongside their work treating sick pets. When asked why they carry out clinical research, the answer is often the same: undertaking research is... -
BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice – available now
...to accompany the guide, including client handouts and videos, are available via the BSAVA Library. Through decades of innovation, research and development, there are now many excellent diets to feed... -
Laparoscopic ovariectomy results in fewer complications than open ovariohysterectomy in bitches, study finds
...new research. The new study, partly funded by BSAVA PetSavers and published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice, is the first to compare peri- and postoperative complications, behaviour after... -
BSAVA PetSavers Fundraising Round Up
PetSavers is the clinical research arm of the BSAVA. We have been funding clinical research into companion animal diseases for 50 years and were the first UK charity set up... -
Science Digest: What is the epidemiology, risk factors and mortality for diabetes mellitus in cats?
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common endocrinopathy in cats, but the incidence risk for newly diagnosed cats is not well understood. New research from the Royal Veterinary College, published in... -
BSAVA PetSavers launches joint funding with the Animal Welfare Foundation
...of Research postgraduate degree. We are aware of the importance and scarcity of research funding especially in disciplines such as animal welfare, so collaborating with BSAVA PetSavers presents an ideal... -
Government publishes plan to address presence of chemicals from pet flea and tick treatments in UK waterways
...health. To support this step, the VMD has commissioned research to investigate the pathways through which parasiticides enter aquatic ecosystems and is working closely with the EA to assess the... -
The Risks of Counterfeit Medicines
...Government news article: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/urgent-warning-to-pet-owners-as-toxic-chemicals-found-in-fake-flea-treatments Register of Online Retailers: https://vmd.defra.gov.uk/register/online-retailers Accredited internet retailer scheme: https://www.vmd.defra.gov.uk/InternetRetailers/accredited-retailers.aspx VPIS Retrospective Case Report Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QKH7KMJ Report illegal animal medicines: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/report-illegal-animal-medicines References 1. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ipo-counterfeit-goods-research-wave-4 ... -
BSAVA PetSavers and NationWide Laboratories launch exclusive partnership for the Ageing Canine Toolkit
BSAVA PetSavers has launched an exclusive two-year partnership with NationWide Laboratories to enable the Ageing Canine Toolkit (ACT), developed from research carried out by the University of Liverpool, to reach... -
Evaluating serum nucleosomes in dogs with urothelial carcinoma and urinary tract infections
...school developed at Cambridge into a passion for research. During his undergraduate studies in Physiology, Development and Neuroscience, his research focused around building a mathematical model of calcium movements during... -
Summer Pet Care and Summer Holidays with your pet
...water. Consider giving your dog a life vest. Avoid topical application of parasiticides (flea treatments) to your dog shortly before swimming to maintain their effectiveness. Wasp and bee stings Wasp... -
What is the long-term effect of neutering age on weight and body condition score in cats?
Although it’s well established that neutered cats are more predisposed to obesity, there has been limited research on whether age at neutering influences body condition score (BCS) and bodyweight through... -
Meet our new BSAVA President, David Godfrey
...then SA medicine, became board-certified in the USA in Feline Practice and achieved an FRCVS in feline osteoarthritis research. I worked from home for a UK veterinary lab for several... -
Science Digest: What are the common disorders and causes of mortality in chelonia under primary veterinary care?
...tortoise or terrapin, there is very little evidence on the most common disorders of pet chelonia. New research has given novel insights into the typical caseloads of chelonia seen by... -
Serum procalcitonin as a marker of infectious causes of systemic inflammatory response syndrome in domestic cats
...encouraged her to devise her own final year research project. Supporting more BSAVA PetSavers research Help us fund more clinically-relevant veterinary research by donating today at www.bsava.com/petsavers/donate. ... -
New study shows glomerular ultrastructural changes in diabetic cats for first time
...complication of diabetes mellitus in humans, but to date, there has been little research on the development of diabetic nephropathy in cats. A new study, funded by BSAVA PetSavers and... -
BSAVA announces the end of Congress to redirect its resources into new initiatives
...grow. We’ve conducted extensive research with our members on their education and development needs and the future requirements of the wider profession. It’s clear that we need to adapt to...