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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 TCS London Marathon 2027 for BSAVA PetSavers – Sunday 26th April
...BSAVA PetSavers has invested over £2.7 million into more than 300 research projects since 1974. This funding has helped improve the treatment and understanding of many conditions affecting companion animals,... -
TCS London Marathon 2027 – FAQs
Have you got a query about running the TCS London Marathon for BSAVA PetSavers with a public ballot Own Place entry? Find out all you need to know in the... -
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... -
BSAVA unveils strategic plan to create “a BSAVA for the future”
...ROVER search tool will help clinicians quickly navigate trusted BSAVA resources at the point of care, including the Formulary, Manuals and Library content. A redesigned BSAVA mobile app will make... -
An interview with Stefano Zanardi – the 2026 Melton Award winner
...node identification and its utility in improving intraoperative lymph node visualization. What question(s) did your research tackle? Our research aimed to determine whether methylene blue could serve as an effective... -
BSAVA PetSavers publishes 2025 Impact Report
...awarded in research grants to veterinary practitioners, academic clinicians and collaborative research teams £62,000+ invested in the next generation of veterinary researchers, supporting undergraduate and master’s student projects Strong partnerships... -
Adiponectin, leptin and ghrelin: key hormonal players in feline diabetes mellitus and hypersomatotropism
...has not been described. The research question: looking at the effect of hypophysectomy on key hormones regulating appetite, metabolism and body weight With thanks to funding from BSAVA PetSavers and... -
Science Digest: What influences dog owners’ decisions to seek veterinary care?
...of information on dog health by owners were their own knowledge (74%), their local veterinary practice (61%), and internet searches (49%). Owners who used the internet to search for information... -
BSAVA PetSavers awards funding for master’s degree by research
...these species.” The next grant call for the master’s degree by research opens on 1st August 2026. To find out more about the research that BSAVA PetSavers funds, visit the... -
BVA and BSAVA update neutering guidance for dogs and cats
...lifestyle when making decisions for or against the procedure. The advice follows the publication of an updated policy position, which draws together insights from current research on neutering to consider... -
BSAVA announce award winners for 2026
...reasoning across multiple disciplines in referral small animal practice. BSAVA PetSavers Annual Research Award – Sze Lynn Yuen MA VetMB MRCVS Presented for the most valuable peer-reviewed research paper published... -
Study highlights high early mortality but potential for treatment to increase short-term survival for Pugs with protein-losing enteropathy
Pugs with protein-losing enteropathy have high early mortality, but potential for treatment to improve short-term survival, according to new research published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice. While previous... -
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