Research Infographics
These infographics are provided as an open access resource with a CC-BY license provided that attribution is accredited to VetCompass on all usage.
Click on the links below for infographics based on VetCompass publications:
Breed or species-based infographics
- Answering 'The Doodle Dilemma': Do Cockapoo, Labradoodle and Cavapoo designer-crossbreeds differ in physical health to their purebred parent breeds?
- Conformation-associated health in pet rabbits in the UK: A VetCompass cohort Study
- Health of pet guinea pigs in the UK
- Disorders of Shih Tzu Dogs in the UK
- English Cocker Spaniels in the UK: Disorder Predispositions and Protections
- Common Disorders and Longevity of Shar Pei Dogs in the UK
- Disorders of Boxer Dogs in the UK
- Health and lifespan of English Cocker Spaniels in the UK
- Common disorders in cats
- Health of English Bulldogs in the UK
- Pugs in the UK: Overall Health
- Overall Health of French Bulldogs in the UK
- The Health of Labrador Retrievers in the UK
- Pet Rabbits in the UK: Health Study Results
- Flat-faced (brachycephalic) dogs: Study Results
- Border Terriers: Study Results
- Labrador Retrievers: Study Results
- Staffordshire Bull Terriers: Study Results
- German Shepherd Dogs: Study Results
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniels: Study Results (produced with input from )
- Rottweilers: A breed with a guarding history
- Chihuahuas: Small dogs but big popularity
- Bulldogs in the UK: Facing up to some challenges
- French Bulldogs: Soaring UK popularity
- Pugs: Weighing up health priorities
- VetCompass By Species
- Persian cats: At high risk of haircoat problems
- West Highland White Terriers: Popularity declines
- Pet greyhounds: Dental disease common
- Miniature Schnauzers: The power of being average
Disorder-based infographics
- Delaying spaying of female dogs reduces risk of urinary incontinence
- How to Cool Hot Dogs
- Hot Dogs: Heat-related illness (heatstroke) in UK dogs
- Tick parasite infestation in UK dogs
- Does surgery cause improved outcomes in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture?
- Dental disease in pet rabbits in the UK
- Diarrhoea in dogs: Does antibiotic treatment help?
- Osteosarcoma in dogs: A Very Big Dog problem
- Mammary tumors in female dogs
- Diabetes mellitus in dogs in the UK: Glucocorticoid and antibiotic as risks for disease
- Mammary tumours in female cats
- Periodontal disease in cats
- Upper urinary tract uroliths (kidney and ureteral stones) in cats
- Cruciate ligament rupture in dogs in the UK
- Hypothyroidism in UK dogs
- Skin fold dermatitis in dogs in the UK
- Drug therapy for undesirable behaviours in dogs
- "Cherry eye" in dogs
- Aural Haematoma in dogs
- Ear infections in dogs
- Dental Disease in dogs
- "Dry eye" in dogs
- Understanding overweight dogs: Study Results
- Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) in dogs
- Anal Sac Disorders (ASD) in Dogs: Study Results
- Addison's Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) in dogs: Study Results
- Lymphoma cancer in cats: Study Results
- Vestibular Disease in dogs: "Old Dog Syndrome"
- Elbow disease in dogs: A big problem for big dogs
- Difficulty giving birth in dogs: Clinical outcomes
- Difficulty giving birth in dogs: Commonly affected breeds
General health infographics
- Life expectancy of cats in the UK
- Demography of companion dogs in the UK
- Pandemic Puppies: Is UK Puppy-Purchasing Suffering a Long COVID effect?
- Applying Clinical Audit in UK Veterinary Practice
- Antimicrobial Use in UK Equine Practice
- Risk of death from sedation/ anaesthesia in UK dogs
- Designer crossbreed dogs: Risks of the booming demand
- Life expectancy of dogs in the UK
- Pandemic Puppies Study: Has the pandemic affected the early lives of this unique population?
- How has the pandemic affected UK puppy buying?
- Euthanasia in Dogs
- VetCompass Clinical Grading Tool for Heat Related Illness (HRI) in dogs
- What are the most common disorders diagnosed in dogs in the UK?
- (produced by Nottingham Trent University in collaboration with VetCompass)
- What disorders most commonly affect our dogs?
- How long do our dogs live?
- What disorders commonly affect our cats?
- How long do our cats live?