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An epidemiological study of diabetes mellitus in dogs attending first opinion practice in the UK (2014)
Journal Article
Mattin, M. J., O'Neill, D. G., Church, D. B., McGreevy, P. D., Thomson, P. C., & Brodbelt, D. C. (2014). An epidemiological study of diabetes mellitus in dogs attending first opinion practice in the UK. Veterinary Microbiology, 174(14), 349+. https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.101950

This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of canine diabetes mellitus (DM) in primary-care clinics in England, to identify risk factors associated with DM and to describe the survival of affected dogs. Cases of DM were identified within the electro... Read More about An epidemiological study of diabetes mellitus in dogs attending first opinion practice in the UK.

Longevity and mortality of owned dogs in England (2013)
Journal Article
O'Neill, D. G., Church, D. B., McGreevy, P. D., Thomson, P. C., & Brodbelt, D. C. (2013). Longevity and mortality of owned dogs in England. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2013.09.020

Improved understanding of longevity represents a significant welfare opportunity for the domestic dog, given its unparalleled morphological diversity. Epidemiological research using electronic patient records (EPRs) collected from primary veterinary... Read More about Longevity and mortality of owned dogs in England.

Greyhounds under general veterinary care in the UK during 2016: demography and common disorders
Journal Article
O'Neill, D. G., Rooney, N. J., Brock, C., Church, D. B., Brodbelt, D. C., & Pegram, C. L. (in press). Greyhounds under general veterinary care in the UK during 2016: demography and common disorders. Canine Genetics and Epidemiology, 6(4), https://doi.org/10.1186/s40575-019-0072-5

The greyhound is a sighthound known for its speed and agility. Greyhounds were selectively bred as functional racing animals but increasingly are kept as pets in the UK, often after their racing careers are over. The VetCompass™ Programme collates de... Read More about Greyhounds under general veterinary care in the UK during 2016: demography and common disorders.

Prevalence, duration and risk factors for appendicular osteoarthritis in a UK dog population under primary veterinary care
Journal Article
Anderson, K. L., O'Neill, D. G., Brodbelt, D. C., Church, D. B., Meeson, R. L., Sargan, D., Summers, J. F., Zulch, H., & Collins, L. M. (in press). Prevalence, duration and risk factors for appendicular osteoarthritis in a UK dog population under primary veterinary care. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-23940-z

Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease diagnosed in veterinary medicine and poses considerable challenges to canine welfare. This study aimed to investigate prevalence, duration and risk factors of appendicular osteoarthritis in dogs under p... Read More about Prevalence, duration and risk factors for appendicular osteoarthritis in a UK dog population under primary veterinary care.

Moving from information and collaboration to action: report from the 3rd International Dog Health Workshop, Paris in April 2017
Journal Article
O'Neill, D. G., Keijser, S. F. A., Hedhammar, Å., Kisko, C., Leroy, G., Llewellyn-Zaidi, A. M., Malm, S., Olson, P. N., Packer, R. M. A., Rousselot, J. F., Seath, I. J., Stull, J. W., & Bonnett, B. N. (in press). Moving from information and collaboration to action: report from the 3rd International Dog Health Workshop, Paris in April 2017. Canine Genetics and Epidemiology, 4(16), https://doi.org/10.1186/s40575-017-0054-4

The Companion Dog as a Model for the Longevity Dividend
Journal Article
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.a026633

The 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.

Prevalence of disorders recorded in cats attending primary-care veterinary practices in England
Journal Article
O'Neill, D. G., Church, D. B., McGreevy, P. D., Thomson, P. C., & Brodbelt, D. C. (in press). Prevalence of disorders recorded in cats attending primary-care veterinary practices in England. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2014.08.004

Improved understanding of absolute and relative prevalence values for common feline disorders could support clinicians when listing differential diagnoses and also assist prioritisation of breeding, research and health control strategies. This study... Read More about Prevalence of disorders recorded in cats attending primary-care veterinary practices in England.