CitationRisk Factors for Severe and Fatal Heat-Related Illness in UK Dogs—A VetCompass Study
(2022)
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Hall, E. J. ;., Carter, A. J. ;., Chico, G. ;., Bradbury, J. ;., Gentle, L. K. ;., Barfield, D. ;., & O'Neill, D. G. ;. (2022). CitationRisk Factors for Severe and Fatal Heat-Related Illness in UK Dogs—A VetCompass Study. Veterinary Sciences, https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci9050231
Proportion and risk factors for death by euthanasia in dogs in the UK (2021)
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O'Neill, D., Pegram, C., Gray, C., Packer, R. M., Richards, Y., Church, D. B., …O’Neill, D. G. (2021). Proportion and risk factors for death by euthanasia in dogs in the UK. International Journal of Advanced Scientific Engineering and Technological Research, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-88342-0Objectives: To report proportional euthanasia or unassisted death, as well as the demographic and clinical factors associated with euthanasia, in dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK. Methods: A cohort study design to estimate proportional... Read More about Proportion and risk factors for death by euthanasia in dogs in the UK.
Machine-learning based prediction of Cushing’s syndrome in dogs attending UK primary-care veterinary practice (2021)
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Schofield, I., Brodbelt, D. C., Kennedy, N., Niessen, S. J. M., Church, D. B., Geddes, R. F., & O’Neill, D. G. (2021). Machine-learning based prediction of Cushing’s syndrome in dogs attending UK primary-care veterinary practice. Scientific Reports, 11(1), https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-88440-zCushing’s syndrome is an endocrine disease in dogs that negatively impacts upon the quality-of-life of affected animals. Cushing’s syndrome can be a challenging diagnosis to confirm, therefore new methods to aid diagnosis are warranted. Four machine-... Read More about Machine-learning based prediction of Cushing’s syndrome in dogs attending UK primary-care veterinary practice.
Frequency, breed predisposition and demographic risk factors for overweight status in dogs in the UK (2021)
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Pegram, C., Raffan, E., White, E., Ashworth, A., Brodbelt, D., Church, D., & O'Neill, D. (2021). Frequency, breed predisposition and demographic risk factors for overweight status in dogs in the UK. Journal of Small Animal Practice, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13325Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence and risk factors for overweight status in dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK. Methods: A retrospective study design was used to estimate the one-year (2016) period prevalence of overweight status. The... Read More about Frequency, breed predisposition and demographic risk factors for overweight status in dogs in the UK.
The Companion Dog as a Model for the Longevity Dividend
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Creevy, K. E., Austad, S. N., Hoffman, J. M., Promislow, D. E. L., & O'Neill, D. G. The Companion Dog as a Model for the Longevity Dividend. https://doi.org/10.1101/cshperspect.a026633The companion dog is the most phenotypically diverse species on the planet. This enormous variability between breeds extends not only to morphology and behavior but also to longevity and the disorders that affect dogs. There are remarkable overlaps a... Read More about The Companion Dog as a Model for the Longevity Dividend.