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3rd paper is out! Thanks to @PetSavers_UK for funding this @WAGLabLiv study in @LivUni_IVES . Here Jodie used electronic health records to identify when vets start using words related to old and ageing dogs and classify conditions being discussed.

Owners are routinely ignoring serious health problems in their older #dogs because they wrongly attribute them to normal ageing, according to results of a recent study from @LivUni. #SeniorDogs https://t.co/e522LknEFj

Our @LivUni_IVES @PetSavers_UK findings are published! Surveys found dog owners often put clinical signs of ill health down to just getting old, esp. sleeping a lot, slowing down and bad breath. Veterinary professionals advised more frequent health checks.

#FridayFindings Canine osteoarthritis can cause major pain and compromise welfare. As part of her PetSavers-funded master’s degree, Christine Pye at @LivUni reviewed new treatment options and other therapies. Read her publication here: https://t.co/0brFyZtBjH

Calling all UK vet professionals 📢 Earlier this year we launched the Ageing Canine Toolkit, supporting owners and vets care for senior dogs. We'd love to get your feedback about the checklist element of the toolkit - please carry out this short survey: https://t.co/OaatuhkKer

Brilliant day at @BSAVACONGRESS launching our @PetSavers_UK funded Ageing Canine Toolkit built around findings from the project @LivUni_IVES Download the free guide for owners https://t.co/rkM5QNWtdz

The launch of the @PetSavers_UK Ageing Canine Toolkit created from research at the @LivUniVetSchool with @fluffywolfhusky and @CarriWestgarth. The tool was presented in the Exhibition lounge at @BSAVACONGRESS 2023.

It's very important to me that my research leads to impacts that really helps the lives of people and their pets. This piece of @LivUni_IVES work funded by @PetSavers_UK is exactly that - an evidence-based checklist

Brilliant day at @BSAVACONGRESS launching our @PetSavers_UK funded Ageing Canine Toolkit built around findings from the @OldAgePets project @LivUni_IVES Download the free guide for owners https://t.co/320Wgj0Y0s

The @OldAgePets research team from @LivUni are presenting the Ageing Canine Toolkit in the Exhibition Theatre now. Head on over to hear all about it! #seniordogs #BSAVA23

If you are attending #BSAVA23 Congress, come to our presentation introducing the final PetSavers Ageing Canine Toolkit product which aims to help improve the care of senior dogs!🐶 The team will be in the Exhibition Theatre at 1:40pm, Thursday 23rd March.

Lisa is presenting a first draft of the ‘PetSavers ageing canine toolkit’ to help guide discussions between owners and vet professionals about #seniordogs #BSAVA22 @BSAVACONGRESS @thebsava

@LivUni_IVES @PetSavers_UK Please retweet @ChiefVetUK @CVOWales @DefraChiefScien @CVOScotland @BritishVets

We have had a fantastic response to our dog owner survey, and we will close it on Monday. If you haven't had time to fill it in yet, now is the time! https://t.co/K0P9b3cyhi #seniordog #seniordogsofinstagram #goldenoldies #dogwelfare #yourdogmoreyears #dogs #animalfamily

As the BSAVA PetSavers-funded @OldAgePets research project enters its final stage of data collection, read an update on its progress and find out how to contribute as a citizen scientist:

November is #seniorpetmonth but when is a dog classed as 'senior'? Their weight can be a useful indicator of when they have reached their golden years as shown in the graphic below from our friends at @OldAgePets #datasavelives

So far, our @OldAgePets veterinary professional survey has had around 150 responses. Could you help us reach our target of at least 500? It only takes 20 minutes and there’s the chance to win an Amazon voucher. Find it here: https://t.co/Zghogfiy9o

Are you a UK veterinary professional? Can you help us with a new survey about your experience with senior dogs? It’s anonymous, takes ~20 minutes & the results will inform the development of a new health tool. https://t.co/p8QLdvI4hE @LivUni_IVES @PetSavers_UK #dogsoftwitter

We think senior dogs are wonderful; whether they love quiet cuddles on the sofa or are as mischievous as a pup half their age, each one is unique. 💙 Do you have a senior pet? #SeniorSunday

Our @OldAgePets veterinary professional survey launches tomorrow! The study aims to better understand what senior dog healthcare and treatment advice is currently offered by UK veterinary professionals, find out more here: https://t.co/80gQXct6rX