All Outputs (242)

Life tables of annual life expectancy and risk factors for mortality in cats in the UK (2024)
Journal Article
O'Neill, D., Kendy Tzu-yun, T., Dave C, B., & David B, C. (2024). Life tables of annual life expectancy and risk factors for mortality in cats in the UK. Herpetological Conservation and Biology, 26(5), 1098612X241234556. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612x241234556

ObjectivesThe aims of the present study were to generate the first life tables for the UK companion cat population overall as well as broken down by sex and breed status, and to quantify associations between mortality and traits such as sex, neuter s... Read More about Life tables of annual life expectancy and risk factors for mortality in cats in the UK.

The epidemiology of tick infestation in dog breeds in the UK (2024)
Journal Article
O'Neill, D., Komutrattananon, R., Hartley, A., Brodbelt, D., & Church, D. (2024). The epidemiology of tick infestation in dog breeds in the UK. Herpetological Conservation and Biology, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13727

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the prevalence and risk factors for tick infestation in dogs in the UK based on anonymised electronic patient records. Materials and Methods: Clinical records of dogs under veterinary care in 2016... Read More about The epidemiology of tick infestation in dog breeds in the UK.

Demography, commonly diagnosed disorders and mortality of guinea pigs under primary veterinary care in the UK in 2019—A VetCompass study (2024)
Journal Article
O'Neill, D., Taffinder, J. L., Brodbelt, D. C., & Baldrey, V. (2024). Demography, commonly diagnosed disorders and mortality of guinea pigs under primary veterinary care in the UK in 2019—A VetCompass study. PLoS ONE, 19(3), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0299464

Introduction Guinea pigs are popular as domestic pets but there is limited information on the health of the wider pet population. This study aimed to report demography, commonly diagnosed disorders and mortality of guinea pigs under UK primary vet... Read More about Demography, commonly diagnosed disorders and mortality of guinea pigs under primary veterinary care in the UK in 2019—A VetCompass study.

Target Trial Emulation: Does surgical versus non-surgical management of cranial cruciate ligament rupture in dogs cause different outcomes? (2024)
Journal Article
Pegram, C., Diaz-Ordaz, K., Brodbelt, D. C., Chang, Y., von Hekkel, A. F., Wu, C., …O’Neill, D. G. (2024). Target Trial Emulation: Does surgical versus non-surgical management of cranial cruciate ligament rupture in dogs cause different outcomes?. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 106165. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2024.106165

Target trial emulation applies design principles from randomised controlled trials to the analysis of observational data for causal inference and is increasingly used within human epidemiology. Using anonymised veterinary clinical data from the VetCo... Read More about Target Trial Emulation: Does surgical versus non-surgical management of cranial cruciate ligament rupture in dogs cause different outcomes?.

Post-exercise management of exertional hyperthermia in dogs participating in dog sport (canicross) events in the UK (2024)
Journal Article
Carter, A. J., Hall, E. J., Bradbury, J., Beard, S., Gilbert, S., Barfield, D., & O'Neill, D. G. (2024). Post-exercise management of exertional hyperthermia in dogs participating in dog sport (canicross) events in the UK. Journal of Thermal Biology, 121, 103827. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtherbio.2024.103827

Dental disease in companion rabbits under UK primary veterinary care: frequency and risk factors (2024)
Journal Article
Jackson, M., Burn, C., Hedley, J., Brodbelt, D., & O'Neill, D. (2024). Dental disease in companion rabbits under UK primary veterinary care: frequency and risk factors. Veterinary Record, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.3993

Background- Some prior evidence has suggested rabbits with lop ear and brachycephalic skull conformations have higher dental disease risk. This retrospective cohort study reports the frequency and conformational risk factors for primary-care veterin... Read More about Dental disease in companion rabbits under UK primary veterinary care: frequency and risk factors.

Demography, common disorders and mortality of Shih Tzu dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK (2024)
Journal Article
O'Neill, D., Brodbelt, D., Church, D., & Dale, F. (2024). Demography, common disorders and mortality of Shih Tzu dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK. Herpetological Conservation and Biology, 11(1), 2. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40575-023-00135-y

Background Shih Tzus are a popular dog breed in the UK although there is relatively little reported information on their health. This study aimed to characterise the demography, common disorders and mortality of Shih Tzus under primary veterinary c... Read More about Demography, common disorders and mortality of Shih Tzu dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK.

The Pawfect Storm: High levels of problem behaviours and punishment-based training in the UK “Pandemic Puppies” cohort (2024)
Other
Brand, C., O'Neill, D., Belshaw, Z., Dale, F., Merritt, B., Clover, K., …Packer, R. (2024). The Pawfect Storm: High levels of problem behaviours and punishment-based training in the UK “Pandemic Puppies” cohort. [Infographic]

Impacts of Puppy Early Life Experiences, Puppy-Purchasing Practices, and Owner Characteristics on Owner-Reported Problem Behaviours in a UK Pandemic Puppies Cohort at 21 Months of Age (2024)
Journal Article
Brand, C., Brand, C., O'Neill, D., Belshaw, Z., Dale, F., Merritt, B., …Packer, R. (2024). Impacts of Puppy Early Life Experiences, Puppy-Purchasing Practices, and Owner Characteristics on Owner-Reported Problem Behaviours in a UK Pandemic Puppies Cohort at 21 Months of Age. Animals, 14(2), 336. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14020336

Problem behaviours are a leading cause of relinquishment and euthanasia of young dogs. Previous research has identified associations between owner-reported problem behaviours and risk factors, including how dogs were acquired as puppies, early social... Read More about Impacts of Puppy Early Life Experiences, Puppy-Purchasing Practices, and Owner Characteristics on Owner-Reported Problem Behaviours in a UK Pandemic Puppies Cohort at 21 Months of Age.

English Cocker Spaniels under primary veterinary care in the UK: disorder predispositions and protections (2024)
Journal Article
O'Neill, D., Church, D., & Brodbelt, D. (2024). English Cocker Spaniels under primary veterinary care in the UK: disorder predispositions and protections. Herpetological Conservation and Biology, 11(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40575-023-00136-x

Is it now time to iron out the wrinkles? Health of Shar Pei dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK (2023)
Journal Article
O’Neill, D. G., Engdahl, K. S., Leach, A., Packer, R. M. A., Church, D. B., & Brodbelt, D. C. (in press). Is it now time to iron out the wrinkles? Health of Shar Pei dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK. Canine Medicine and Genetics, 10(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s40575-023-00134-z

A study of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on equine veterinary care in the UK (2023)
Journal Article
Allen, S., O'Neill, D., Cardwell, J., Verheyen, K., & Brodbelt, D. (2023). A study of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on equine veterinary care in the UK. Vet Record Open, 10(2), https://doi.org/10.1002/vro2.74

BackgroundDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, equine health care in the UK may have been adversely affected due to mandated changes in the delivery of veterinary healthcare and the potential for reduced health-seeking behaviour.MethodsElectronic patient re... Read More about A study of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on equine veterinary care in the UK.

Cooling Methods Used to Manage Heat-Related Illness in Dogs Presented to Primary Care Veterinary Practices during 2016–2018 in the UK (2023)
Journal Article
Hall, E. J., Carter, A. J., Bradbury, J., Beard, S., Gilbert, S., Barfield, D., & O’Neill, D. G. (in press). Cooling Methods Used to Manage Heat-Related Illness in Dogs Presented to Primary Care Veterinary Practices during 2016–2018 in the UK. Veterinary Sciences, 10(7), 465. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10070465

Cooling Methods Used to Manage Heat-Related Illness in Dogs Presented to Primary Care Veterinary Practices during 2016–2018 in the UK - supporting data (2023)
Dataset
Hall, E., Carter, A., Bradbury, J., Beard, S., Gilbert, S., Barfield, D., & O'Neill, D. (in press). Cooling Methods Used to Manage Heat-Related Illness in Dogs Presented to Primary Care Veterinary Practices during 2016–2018 in the UK - supporting data. [Dataset]

Canine heat-related illness – new perspectives from recent research (2023)
Journal Article
Bradbury, J., Hall, E., Carter, A., & O'Neill, D. G. (2023). Canine heat-related illness – new perspectives from recent research. Companion Animal, 28(7), 2-5. https://doi.org/10.12968/coan.2023.0015

Is UK Puppy Purchasing Suffering a Long COVID Effect? Ongoing Negative Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic upon Puppy Purchase Motivations and Behaviours in 2021 (2023)
Journal Article
Brand, C., Packer, R., Brand, C., Belshaw, Z., Pegram, C., Dale, F., …O'Neill, D. (2023). Is UK Puppy Purchasing Suffering a Long COVID Effect? Ongoing Negative Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic upon Puppy Purchase Motivations and Behaviours in 2021. Animals, 13(13), 2186. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13132186

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in acquisitions of puppies in the UK, dubbed the “Pandemic Puppy” phenomenon. In addition to an increased demand for puppies, widespread changes to both why and how puppies were purchased during this period compar... Read More about Is UK Puppy Purchasing Suffering a Long COVID Effect? Ongoing Negative Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic upon Puppy Purchase Motivations and Behaviours in 2021.

A Review of Clinical Outcomes, Owner Understanding and Satisfaction following Medial Canthoplasty in Brachycephalic Dogs in a UK Referral Setting (2016–2021) (2023)
Journal Article
Andrews, A. L. M. M., Youngman, K. L., Packer, R. M. A., O’Neill, D. G., & Kafarnik, C. (in press). A Review of Clinical Outcomes, Owner Understanding and Satisfaction following Medial Canthoplasty in Brachycephalic Dogs in a UK Referral Setting (2016–2021). Animals, 13(12), 2032. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13122032

Dog breeds and conformations in the UK in 2019: VetCompass canine demography and some consequent welfare implications (2023)
Dataset
O'Neill, D. (in press). Dog breeds and conformations in the UK in 2019: VetCompass canine demography and some consequent welfare implications. [Dataset]

Demography, common disorders and mortality of Boxer dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK (2023)
Dataset
O'Neill, D. (2023). Demography, common disorders and mortality of Boxer dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK. [Dataset]

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Demography, common disorders and mortality of Boxer dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK (2023)
Journal Article
O’Neill, D. G., Skipper, A. M., Barrett, K., Church, D. B., Packer, R. M. A., & Brodbelt, D. C. (in press). Demography, common disorders and mortality of Boxer dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK. Canine Medicine and Genetics, 10(1), Article 6. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40575-023-00129-w