Dutch criteria for breeding short-nosed dogs
The Expertise Centre Genetics of Companion Animals (ECGG) of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Utrecht University has developed criteria for breeding short-nosed dogs on behalf of the Dutch Minister […]
Can pets spread the new coronavirus?
It has been about two months since the start of a novel coronavirus disease outbreak in China in December 2019. Dangerous disease, which has been named COVID-19 is spreading fast […]
Morbidity and Mortality of Domestic Rabbits
Pet rabbits are one of the most popular mammalian pets. But despite its domestication and great conformational variation, they appear to retain a large proportion of the behaviour patterns similar […]
Which country spends the most on its pets?
According to The Economist and research from GfK (market research company), people in Britain, France and Switzerland spend the most on their pets among European citizens. Additionally, Americans are at […]
The effectiveness of Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia screening
A recent study has revealed a marked improvement in hip and elbow scores for six most commonly screened dog breeds in the UK. The number of dogs, screened for dysplasia […]
Giardia infections in dogs and cats
Giardia duodenalis is one of the most commonly misidentified (as false-positive or false-negative) parasites. It is found worldwide, infecting a variety of animals, including dogs, cats and humans. While most […]
Some Cancers Are Curable. Most Are Treatable.
Dear Colleagues, Welcome to the February newsletter and this editorial dedicated to Veterinary Oncology. As many of you are aware, February 4 is World Cancer Day, the international day marked […]
Five dogs imported from Romania confiscated in Switzerland
Five dogs have been imported to Switzerland from Romania with invalid documentation. The dealers pretended to be an animal protection organization and the dogs have been seized. This is far […]
VetCompass infographics on brachycephalics
VetCompassTM have developed infographics, which summarise some brachycephalic breed researches. Infographics are available together with full articles. VetCompassTM is an international initiative. This not-for-profit research project is a collaboration between […]
The update on Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV) Infections
FeLV is a common retrovirus infection, with many different clinical presentations, which is fatal in progressively infected cats. It can be found in cats worldwide, although its prevalence may vary […]