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Canine study offers insights into treatment of human OCD
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CCD compulsions may include repetitive tail chasing, excessively grooming, and flank and blanket sucking.

Scientists identify genetic pathways that exacerbate the condition

Researchers have uncovered genetic pathways in Doberman pinschers that increase the severity of canine compulsive disorder.

Published in the International Journal of Applied Research, scientists hope the discovery will lead to better therapies for the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder in humans.

Lead author Nicholas Dodman from Tufts University’s School of Veterinary Medicine, said: “Dogs naturally suffer complex diseases, including mental disorders that are similar to those in humans. Among those is canine compulsive disorder (CCD), the counterpart to human obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).”

OCD is listed by the World Health Organisation as among the 20 most disabling diseases. Estimated to affect around one to three per cent of people, the condition is often characterised by time-consuming repetitive behaviours and distressing thoughts.

CCD compulsions may include repetitive tail chasing, excessively grooming, and flank and blanket sucking. However, therapies for compulsion disorder in dogs are not as effective as they could be.

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Rabbit Awareness Week set to return this summer

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 Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) is returning this summer, running from 24-28 June 2024. The theme for this year will be 'Healthy Diet, Happy Bunnies'.

The focus on rabbits' diet comes after the most recent PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report report revealed that 42 per cent of veterinary professionals identified inappropriate diet as one of the five most important rabbit welfare issues that need to be address.

The campaign will include veterinary blogs, videos, and digital waiting room resources. Practices can sign up to receive updates about RAW. 

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CVS Group hit by cyber attack

CVS Group, which owns more than 450 veterinary practices in the UK, has been hit by a cyber attack.

In a statement, the group said the incident involved unauthorised external access to a limited number of its IT systems. As soon as the attack was discovered, the group took its IT systems temporarily offline, causing 'considerable operational disruption'.

It has warned that the security steps taken and ongoing plans to move its operational systems and IT infrastructure to the Cloud are likely to have an ongoing impact over a number of weeks.

Due to the risk that personal information was accessed, CVS has informed the Information Commissioner's Office. The company is working with third party consultants to investigate the incident.