Rowena M. A. Packer

Doggy doctorates: Early career progression outcomes for UK‐funded postgraduate canine health and welfare researchers

Abstract Background This quantitative study describes characteristics and career outcomes (in August 2024) of students completing research master's or PhD degrees in canine health and welfare who received not‐for‐profit funding between 2012 and 2018. Methods Historical canine hea...

Impacts of the ‘Cost-of-Living Crisis’ on UK-Based Owners of Pandemic Puppies

Since 2021, United Kingdom (UK) residents have faced a decline in disposable income termed the Cost-of-Living Crisis (COLC). For pet owners, this has been compounded by the costs of veterinary care rising faster than the rate of inflation. Animal welfare charities have reported i...