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Pup study may reduce reliance on pet insurance
16 July 2010 15:44:20
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| Pet insurance customers could learn from a new dog study. |
Scientists at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and the Roslin Institute in Scotland are encouraging Labrador Retriever owners to enrol in the study.
The pioneering research will assess factors such as diet and exercise to see how they affect dogs' susceptibility to illness.
Anyone with a Labrador Retriever which was born after January 1st 2010, is less than six months old and is registered with the Kennel Club is eligible to take part.
Caroline Kisko, a spokeswoman for the Kennel Club, explained: "This study will look at how a dog's lifestyle and environmental factors affect the dog's health over time and through this we can ensure better treatment through education for owners on the best care for their pets."
Dylan Clements, from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, added: "Ultimately, this may enable us to provide owners with advice on managing their dogs and prevent them developing diseases."
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies was founded in 1823 by William Dick, a practitioner who was later appointed veterinary surgeon in Scotland to Queen Victoria.
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