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Conformational eyelid disorders in dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK - Epidemiology and clinical management (2025)
Journal Article
O'Neill, D., Mustikka, M. P., Brodbelt, D. C., Church, D. B., & Vaattovaara, V. (2025). Conformational eyelid disorders in dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK - Epidemiology and clinical management. Herpetological Conservation and Biology, 20(6), e0326526. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0326526

Introduction Natural eyelid conformation is essential for normal function and health of the ocular surface. However, many modern dog types are deliberately bred for abnormal eyelid conformation associated with severe health and welfare issues. This s... Read More about Conformational eyelid disorders in dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK - Epidemiology and clinical management.

Frequency, Risk Factors, and Mortality for Diabetes Mellitus in 1 225 130 Cats Under Primary Veterinary Care in the United Kingdom in 2019 (2025)
Journal Article
Waite, O., O'Neill, D. G., Wright, E., Gostelow, R., Jepson, R. E., & Brodbelt, D. C. (2025). Frequency, Risk Factors, and Mortality for Diabetes Mellitus in 1 225 130 Cats Under Primary Veterinary Care in the United Kingdom in 2019. Herpetological Conservation and Biology, 39(4), e70161. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.70161

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common endocrinopathy in cats. General population epidemiology and mortality
studies on DM are lacking.
Objectives: Describe the incidence, prevalence, risk factors, and mortality for DM in cats under primary... Read More about Frequency, Risk Factors, and Mortality for Diabetes Mellitus in 1 225 130 Cats Under Primary Veterinary Care in the United Kingdom in 2019.

Epidemiology and clinical management of acute diarrhoea in dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK (2025)
Journal Article
O'Neill, D., Prisk, L. J., Brodbelt, D. C., Church, D. B., & Allerton, F. (2025). Epidemiology and clinical management of acute diarrhoea in dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK. PLoS ONE, 20(6), e0324203. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0324203

Background
Acute diarrhoea is a common canine veterinary presentation in the UK. This study
aimed to report the incidence, demographic risk factors and clinical management for
acute diarrhoea diagnosed under primary veterinary care in the UK in 20... Read More about Epidemiology and clinical management of acute diarrhoea in dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK.

Survival time and prognostic factors in dogs clinically diagnosed with haemangiosarcoma in UK first opinion practice (2025)
Journal Article
Taylor, C., Barry, G. J., O’Neill, D. G., Guillén, A., Price, P. P., Labadie, J., & Brodbelt, D. C. (2025). Survival time and prognostic factors in dogs clinically diagnosed with haemangiosarcoma in UK first opinion practice. PLoS ONE, 20(6), e0316066. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316066

Visceral haemangiosarcoma is considered clinically aggressive in dogs, with perceived
poor prognosis often leading to euthanasia at presentation. This study aimed
to determine survival times and prognostic factors in dogs with haemangiosarcoma
und... Read More about Survival time and prognostic factors in dogs clinically diagnosed with haemangiosarcoma in UK first opinion practice.

Calculation of standard bodyweights for dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs (2025)
Journal Article
O'Neill, D., Becker, S. D., Frosini, S.-M., Stapleton, L. E., Hughes, D. M., & Brodbelt, D. C. (2025). Calculation of standard bodyweights for dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs. PLoS ONE, 20(2), e0318734. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0318734

Standard bodyweights are an essential component of calculations that summarise many
population-level measures in companion animals, including the defined daily doses for
veterinary species (DDDVet) reporting antimicrobial usage. Standard species bo... Read More about Calculation of standard bodyweights for dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs.

Beagles kept as companion animals in the UK – demography, disorders and mortality (2025)
Journal Article
O'Neill, D., Schiksnis, M. R., Brodbelt, D. C., Church, D. B., Goldberg, S., & Engdahl, K. S. (2025). Beagles kept as companion animals in the UK – demography, disorders and mortality. Companion Animal Health and Genetics, 12(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s40575-024-00140-9

Background Beagles are a popular companion animal dog breed and are generally stated to be a healthy breed.
This VetCompass study aimed to report the demography, common disorders and mortality of Beagles under primary
veterinary care in the UK. Ano... Read More about Beagles kept as companion animals in the UK – demography, disorders and mortality.

Conformation-associated health in pet rabbits in the UK: A VetCompass cohort study (2024)
Journal Article
O'Neill, D., Williams, A., Brodbelt, D. C., Church, D. B., & Hedley, J. (2024). Conformation-associated health in pet rabbits in the UK: A VetCompass cohort study. Herpetological Conservation and Biology, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.4396

Abstract Background Domestic rabbit breeds vary substantially from the wild rabbit body type. However, little is known about how the conformation of pet rabbits influences their health. Methods Data were extracted from VetCompass anonymised clinical... Read More about Conformation-associated health in pet rabbits in the UK: A VetCompass cohort study.

Later-age neutering causes lower risk of early‐onset urinary incontinence than early neutering–a VetCompass target trial emulation study (2024)
Journal Article
O'Neill, D., Diaz-Ordaz, K., Pegram, C., Brodbelt, D. C., Chang, Y.-M., Hall, J. L., & Church, D. B. (2024). Later-age neutering causes lower risk of early‐onset urinary incontinence than early neutering–a VetCompass target trial emulation study. Herpetological Conservation and Biology, 19(7), e0305526. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0305526

There is growing evidence supporting clinically important associations between age at neutering in bitches and subsequent urinary incontinence (UI), although much of this evidence to date is considered weak. Target trial emulation is an innovative ap... Read More about Later-age neutering causes lower risk of early‐onset urinary incontinence than early neutering–a VetCompass target trial emulation study.