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A potential new drug for canine pain
...It was exciting trying to decipher why certain aspects weren’t working as intended! Consider a research project! I would like to recommend to anyone interested in the possibility of research... -
Even small changes in limb position can affect blood pressure readings in anaesthetised dogs, study shows
New research has shown that moving a blood pressure cuff just a few centimetres above or below base of the heart level can lead to clinically significant discrepancies in blood... -
BSAVA PetSavers opens applications for PhD to develop Ageing Feline Toolkit
...vet nurse and at least one feline ageing expert to ensure both clinical relevance and subject‑specific depth. Collaborations across clinical practice, academia, behavioural science, and feline welfare research, and between... -
Investigation in to the role of thymosin beta 10 in feline chronic kidney disease
...skills in clinical research. Whilst I continued with clinical research as a specialist, I felt that this work raised many questions about the pathophysiology of kidney disease and research methodology.... -
Biomarker shows high diagnostic accuracy for pyelonephritis in cats, study finds
...make pyelonephritis less likely. Dr Lisbeth Jessen, lead author of the study, said: “Our findings closely align with those reported by the French research group led by Kurtz et al.... -
Significant welfare impacts of feline dystocia in emergency practice highlighted in new study
...of Small Animal Practice has confirmed. The study, by researchers at Vets Now and the Royal Veterinary College, conducted as part of a BSAVA Master’s degree by Research, analysed electronic... -
Meet Susan Little – BSAVA President for 2026-27
...on a rural field station of the Trypanosomiasis Research Institute, living and working with the Maasai tribespeople. I always intended to return to work or volunteer in developing countries but... -
Study questions added benefit of faecal microbiota transplantation for canine chronic enteropathy
...not provide a clear clinical benefit over dietary change alone, although more research is required to evaluate repeat administration, extended course (e.g. via oral administration) or larger transplant volumes. Dietary... -
The BSAVA announces Clinical Research Abstract winners for 2026
The BSAVA has today (18th June) announced the winners of the Clinical Research Abstract Awards for 2026. This year’s Clinical Research Abstracts took place at BVA Live in Birmingham, providing... -
Gliomas in dogs
...gliomas and their treatment. I would highly recommend any students thinking of doing a research project, either as part of their EMS or otherwise, to apply for a student research... -
Science Digest: How do undesirable behaviours compare between the popular designer Poodle-crossbreeds and their purebred parent breeds?
Over the last decade, there has been a rise in popularity and ownership of certain ‘designer-crossbreed’ dogs, particularly Poodle-crossbreeds – Cockapoos, Labradoodles and Cavapoos. Previous research has shown that breed-associated... -
Attitudes towards feline immunodeficiency virus
Professor Danielle Gunn-Moore, OBE, received PetSavers funding in 2024 for a student research project comparing the perception and attitudes of vets, animal shelter staff and the cat-owning public towards FIV... -
Pet owners urged to take care when using flea and tick treatments to help protect our waterways
...flea and tick treatments, in UK waterways at levels that could harm aquatic insects such as mayflies and dragonflies. Research funded by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) shows these substances... -
Interview with Paloma Cruz Garcia – London 2027 PetSavers charity place runner
...that, while taking on a personal challenge. I hope to find out more about PetSavers as I go along. Why is veterinary research important to you as a clinician? In... -
Run the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon for BSAVA PetSavers
...minimum fundraising target, you can raise what you can to help fund vital veterinary research that improves the health and welfare of pets. To join #TeamPetSavers with an own entry... -
2027 Double TCS London Marathon – FAQs
Have you got a query about running the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon for BSAVA PetSavers with a public ballot Own Place entry? Find out all you need to know... -
Science Digest: What is the prevalence of and risk factors for BOAS in different brachycephalic breeds?
Most research on brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) to date has focused on the three most popular brachycephalic dog breeds – French Bulldogs, Bulldogs and Pugs. Many other dog breeds... -
An interview with Karen Fong – the 2026 Dunkin Award winner
...of Veterinary Studies. We asked Karen about her research paper on hypoalbuminaemia and its association with disease and clinical outcomes in cats, and what she learnt from the study. How... -
An intelligent stethoscope for detecting hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats
...when I realised how essential clinical research is for advancing our field and improving patient care. Research allows us to deepen our understanding of disease and challenge existing boundaries, pushing... -
New study validates simple urine test to measure serotonin metabolite in dogs
...in the urine, facilitating further research into the role of serotonin in the pathogenesis of canine diseases. “We have long suspected that some individual dogs and breeds may have higher...