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clbrand.bsky.social
Researcher in canine welfare and behaviour at The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) 🐶 Mum, Dog Owner #ActuallyAustistic https://www.rvc.ac.uk/about/our-people/claire-brand
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Our team is conducting research on the spinal health in Frenchies and Dachshunds. We are interested in hearing from you whether you have experienced spinal problems or not in any dog(s) you own/have owned. Follow the link/QR to take part in a 10-minute survey. www.surveymonkey.com/r/spines

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We are recruiting for a study about pets during the #perinatal period. If you live in the U.K. and have #pets (#cats or #dogs), are currently #pregnant or have a baby under 1, please consider signing up! 🤰🏼🐕👶🏼 tinyurl.com/petsperinatal #mothers #baby #postpartum #pregnancy #wellbeing #mentalhealth

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Researchers at the University of Adelaide are seeking participants to complete a survey investigating sleep disturbances in older dogs. You can do the survey here: redcap.link/sleepdisturb...

submitted 7 days ago • 2 comments

What’s making life tough for owners of pandemic puppies? It’s not things that happened in 2020, but the dog’s unwanted behaviour that’s increasing the burden of dog ownership. New research from the wonderful Bree Merritt, part of the Pandemic Puppy team at RVC: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

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🔍Can dog breeding shift from prioritising looks to health? This study urges reform to address genetic health issues—applying changes to all dogs, not just pedigrees. Collaboration among breeders, vets, & policymakers key to a healthier future for dogs. 🔗https://ow.ly/q38M50UFeK3 #Dogs #AnimalWelfare

submitted 45 days ago • 1 comment