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  Corneal Cross-Linking Progress

  Maria-Christine Fischer, Lecturer in Ophthalmology, and Vim Kumaratunga, former Ophthalmology Resident      Corneal cross-linking (CXL) is a highly attractive treatment for infectious keratitis and melting (malacia). The RVC’s Ophthalmology Service …
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  Diagnostic Laboratories Development – Exotics Pathology

  Dylan Yaffy, Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Pathology Exotic animal pathology is a growing specialisation and, having completed my BVetMed, Anatomic Pathology residency and MVetMed at the RVC, I was extremely pleased to return to take on the new role …
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  New SUB Clinic at RVC

  Upper urinary tract stones in cats appear to on the rise in the UK, and are often difficult to detect and diagnose. On average more than one cat per week presents to RVC Small Animal Referrals with ureteral obstruction and associated acute kidney injury.
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  Multimodal Approach to Pain Management

  A Newfoundland suffering from recurrent neck pain, due to nerve root compression, was helped by a multimodal approach involving the RVC’s Anaesthesia and Analgesia Service, Diagnostic imaging, Neurology and Neurosurgery and Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation services.
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  RVC Dermatologists Collaborate with WAVD on Clinical Consensus Guidelines and Webinars

  Two RVC dermatologists, Dr Anette Loeffler and Professor Ross Bond, have collaborated with the World Association for Veterinary Dermatology on commissioning an open-access series of clinical consensus guidelines
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  New Home for the Blood Donor Programme

  Charlotte Russo, Head Transfusion Medicine RVN The RVC Blood Donor Programme, which was based within the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA), has grown significantly since being established, 20 years ago. This expansion has included a …
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  Tortoise Shell Injury from Dog Attack

  Jo Hedley, Head of the Exotics and Small Mammals Service Mr T, a Sulcata tortoise, was referred to the RVC Exotics Service for assessment and treatment of a severe shell injury following a dog attack. The chelonian shell is a sturdy structure …
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  Listeriosis Goat

  A pygmy goat was admitted the RVC after five days history of being depressed. He was treated for an upper respiratory tract infection by the referring vet but developed multiple cranial nerve deficits and became anorexic.
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  Orthopaedic Service Goes from Strength to Strength

  The Orthopaedic team shares highlights from a recent typical week  The Orthopaedic service at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals is one of the largest teams in Europe, with six surgeons (four European Diploma holders), including Head of Service …
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  Appendicitis – Underdiagnosed in Rabbits?

  Joanna Hedley, Senior Lecturer in Exotic Species and Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery ‘Gut stasis’ or ‘gastrointestinal syndrome’ is one of the most common reasons for rabbits to be presented to the RVC Exotics Referral Service. Bluey, who was …