Vetscience International is the magazine of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in which we share stories about how we try to improve the health of animals, people, and their environment.
Inbreeding is common among pedigree dogs. Breeders often select dogs with certain characteristics that do not automatically contribute to the dog’s health or welfare.
Marit van den Berg researches adrenal tumors in dogs (pheochromocytomas). While these are rare in humans, they occur more frequently in dogs than previously thought. Treatment options are limited and often come with side effects.
