All Outputs (52)

Risk factors for unilateral cranial cruciate ligament rupture diagnosis and for clinical management in dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK (2023)
Journal Article
Pegram, C., Brodbelt, D., Diaz-Ordaz, K., Chang, Y., Frykfors von Hekkel, A., Church, D., & O'Neill, D. (2023). Risk factors for unilateral cranial cruciate ligament rupture diagnosis and for clinical management in dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK. The Veterinary Journal, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2023.105952

This study aimed to evaluate demographic risk factors associated with unilateral cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture diagnosis and to explore demographic and clinical risk factors associated with management of unilateral CCL rupture in dogs under... Read More about Risk factors for unilateral cranial cruciate ligament rupture diagnosis and for clinical management in dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK.

An investigation into an outbreak of pancytopenia in cats in the United Kingdom (2023)
Journal Article
Glanemann, B., Humm, K., Pegram, C., & Chan, D. (2023). An investigation into an outbreak of pancytopenia in cats in the United Kingdom. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 37, 117-125. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16615

Background: In spring 2021 increasing numbers of cats presenting with severe pancytopenia were noted in United Kingdom (UK). Objective: To describe process and outcome of the investigation performed into the outbreak of pancytopenia in cats. Anima... Read More about An investigation into an outbreak of pancytopenia in cats in the United Kingdom.

Skin fold dermatitis in dogs in the UK (2022)
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O'Neill, D., Rowe, D., Brodbelt, D., Pegram, C., & Hendricks, A. (2022). Skin fold dermatitis in dogs in the UK. [Infographic]

Ironing out the wrinkles and folds in the epidemiology of skin fold dermatitis in dog breeds in the UK (2022)
Journal Article
O'Neill, D., Rowe, D., Brodbelt, D., Pegram, C., & Hendricks, A. (2022). Ironing out the wrinkles and folds in the epidemiology of skin fold dermatitis in dog breeds in the UK. Scientific Reports, 12(1), https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-14483-5

Skin fold dermatitis (intertrigo) is an inflammatory process of closely apposing skin surfaces. Extreme conformations towards folded skin in many dog breeds are linked with higher risk. Using anonymised primary-care veterinary data from the VetCompas... Read More about Ironing out the wrinkles and folds in the epidemiology of skin fold dermatitis in dog breeds in the UK.

Demography, disorders and mortality of pet hamsters under primary veterinary care in the United Kingdom in 2016 (2022)
Journal Article
O'Neill, D., Pegram, C., Church, D. B., Brodbelt, D. C., Baldrey, V., & Kim, K. (2022). Demography, disorders and mortality of pet hamsters under primary veterinary care in the United Kingdom in 2016. Journal of Small Animal Practice, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13527

Hamsters in the UK: Health and life expectancy [Infographic] (2022)
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O'Neill, D., Kim, K., Brodbelt, D., Church, D., Pegram, C., & Baldrey, V. (2022). Hamsters in the UK: Health and life expectancy [Infographic]. [Infographic]

Life tables of annual life expectancy and mortality for companion dogs in the United Kingdom (2022)
Journal Article
Tzu-yun Teng, K., Brodbelt, D., Pegram, C., Church, D., & O’Neill, D. (2022). Life tables of annual life expectancy and mortality for companion dogs in the United Kingdom. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 6415. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-10341-6

A life table is a tabulated expression of life expectancy and mortality-related information at specified ages in a given population. This study applied the VetCompass Programme to generate life tables for the UK dog population both overall and broken... Read More about Life tables of annual life expectancy and mortality for companion dogs in the United Kingdom.

Frequency, breed predispositions and other demographic risk factors for diagnosis of hypothyroidism in dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK (2022)
Journal Article
O'Neill, D., Khoo, J., Brodbelt, D., Church, D., Pegram, C., & Geddes, R. (2022). Frequency, breed predispositions and other demographic risk factors for diagnosis of hypothyroidism in dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK. Canine Medicine and Genetics, 9(1), 11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40575-022-00123-8

Designer crossbreed dogs: Risks of the booming demand [Infographic] (2022)
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Burnett, E., Brand, C., O'Neill, D., Pegram, C., Belshaw, Z., Stevens, K., & Packer, R. (2022). Designer crossbreed dogs: Risks of the booming demand [Infographic]. [Infographic]

Pugs in the UK: Overall Health - Infographic (2022)
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O'Neill, D., Sahota, J., Brodbelt, D., Church, D., Packer, R., & Pegram, C. (2022). Pugs in the UK: Overall Health - Infographic. [Infographic]

Health of Pug Dogs in the UK: disorder predispositions and protections (2022)
Journal Article
O'Neill, D., Sahota, J., Brodbelt, D., Church, D., Packer, R., & Pegram, C. (2022). Health of Pug Dogs in the UK: disorder predispositions and protections. Canine Medicine and Genetics, https://doi.org/10.1186/s40575-022-00117-6

Life expectancy of dogs in the UK [Infographic] (2022)
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Teng, K. T., Brodbelt, D., Pegram, C., Church, D., & O'Neill, D. (2022). Life expectancy of dogs in the UK [Infographic]. [Infographic]

Pandemic Puppies: Demographic characteristics, health and early life experiences of puppies acquired during the 2020 phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK (2022)
Journal Article
Brand, C. L., O’Neill, D. G., Belshaw, Z., Pegram, C. L., Stevens, K. B., & Packer, R. M. (2022). Pandemic Puppies: Demographic characteristics, health and early life experiences of puppies acquired during the 2020 phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK. Animals, https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12050629

The UK recorded sharp rises in puppy purchasing during the 2020 phase of the COVID-19 pan-demic, with many first-time dog owners purchasing puppies to improve their mental health dur-ing this challenging period. Government restrictions to movement an... Read More about Pandemic Puppies: Demographic characteristics, health and early life experiences of puppies acquired during the 2020 phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK.

Pandemic Puppies Study: Has the pandemic affected the early lives of this unique population? [Infographic] (2022)
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Brand, C., O'Neill, D., Belshaw, Z., Pegram, C., Stevens, K., & Packer, R. (2022). Pandemic Puppies Study: Has the pandemic affected the early lives of this unique population? [Infographic]. [Infographic]

How much is that doodle in the window? Exploring motivations and behaviours of owners acquiring a designer crossbreed dog in the UK 2019-2020 (2022)
Journal Article
Burnett, E., Brand, C. L., O'Neill, D. G., Pegram, C. L., Belshaw, Z., Stevens, K. B., & Packer, R. M. A. How much is that doodle in the window? Exploring motivations and behaviours of owners acquiring a designer crossbreed dog in the UK 2019-2020. Manuscript submitted for publication

Background Demand for intentional crosses of purebred dog breeds, often labelled ‘designer crossbreeds’ (e.g., Labrador Retriever X Poodle, the ‘Labradoodle’), has recently increased in the UK. This study aimed to explore this phenomenon by comparin... Read More about How much is that doodle in the window? Exploring motivations and behaviours of owners acquiring a designer crossbreed dog in the UK 2019-2020.

"Cherry eye" in dogs [Infographic] (2022)
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O'Neill, D., Yin, Y., Tetas Pont, R., Brodbelt, D., Church, D., Pegram, C., & Mustikka, M. (2022). "Cherry eye" in dogs [Infographic]. [Infographic]

Breed and conformational predispositions for prolapsed nictitating membrane gland (PNMG) in dogs in the UK: A VetCompass study (2022)
Journal Article
O'Neill, D., Yahui, Y., Roser, T. P., Dave C., B., David B., C., Camilla, P., & Minn, M. (2022). Breed and conformational predispositions for prolapsed nictitating membrane gland (PNMG) in dogs in the UK: A VetCompass study. (Con)textos Linguísticos, 17(1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0260538

Background Prolapsed nictitating membrane gland (PNMG) is the most common disorder of the third eyelid in dogs. However, the epidemiology of PNMG in the wider dog population remains understudied. Methods Using de-identified clinical data from th... Read More about Breed and conformational predispositions for prolapsed nictitating membrane gland (PNMG) in dogs in the UK: A VetCompass study.

Veterinary drug therapies used for undesirable behaviours in UK dogs under primary veterinary care (2022)
Journal Article
Pegram, C., Craven, A., Packer, R., Jarvis, S., McGreevy, P., Warnes, C., …O'Neill, D. (in press). Veterinary drug therapies used for undesirable behaviours in UK dogs under primary veterinary care. PLoS ONE, 17, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0261139

Undesirable behaviours (UBs) in dogs are common and important issues with serious potential welfare consequences for both the dogs and their owners. This study aimed to investigate the usage of drug therapy for UBs in dogs and assess demographic risk... Read More about Veterinary drug therapies used for undesirable behaviours in UK dogs under primary veterinary care.

Drug therapy for undesirable behaviours in dogs [Infographic] (2022)
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Craven, A., Pegram, C., Packer, R., Jarvis, S., McGreevy, P., Warnes, C., …O'Neill, D. (2022). Drug therapy for undesirable behaviours in dogs [Infographic]. [Infographic]

Overall Health of French Bulldogs in the UK [Infographic] (2021)
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O'Neill, D., Packer, R., Francis, P., Church, D., Brodbelt, D., & Pegram, C. (2021). Overall Health of French Bulldogs in the UK [Infographic]. [Infographic]