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  Grey Parrot Helped by Transdisciplinary Approach

  A case referred to the RVC Exotics Service at the Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital demonstrated the considerable collaboration between our services - in this case with the Diagnostic Imaging Service and our Diagnostic Laboratory.
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  Cat Bounces Back After Brain Surgery

  A cat that had severe neurological deficits as a result of a large 
intracranial meningioma made a full recovery after the tumour was removed by RVC surgeons.
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  Plasmapheresis: When the Drugs Don’t Work

  Molly, a three-year old springer spaniel with a severe form of immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA) was successfully treated by the RVC's Small Animal Emergency Referrals Service with plasmapheresis
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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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  Small Mammal Traumas are Not Always Easy to Spot

  Traumatic injuries are unfortunately a fairly common problem in the small mammal. Sometimes the cause can be obvious such as a fall or predator attack, whereas in other cases the initial cause remains a mystery.
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  Belgian Great Dane Travels to the RVC for Exceptional Care

  The most important reason for Gustav to travel from Belgium to the Royal Veterinary College was our team of neurology and rehabilitation nurses.
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  A new era for feline transfusion medicine

  The RVC has pioneered a new blood collection system for cats which minimises the risk of bacterial contamination of the blood product.
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  Guinea Pig Fracture

  Jo Hedley, Head of the RVC Exotics Service Traumatic injuries are unfortunately a fairly common problem in the small mammal. Sometimes the cause can be obvious such as a fall or predator attack, whereas in other cases the initial cause remains a …
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  Bringing Brachycephalic Research Together to Help Pets and Vets

  The RVC has established an interdisciplinary team to co-ordinate research expertise on brachycephalic companion animals and enhance dissemination of key findings to share insights with the veterinary community and wider world.
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  Keeping One Step Ahead Through Advanced RVN Education

  The RVC recently celebrated the tenth intake of students to the Graduate Diploma in Professional and Clinical Veterinary Nursing. Since its inception, 132 Registered Veterinary Nurses have completed this unique distance learning course. It is designed to enhance RVNs’ knowledge bases, skills and motivation.