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Responsible Antimicrobial Use in Horses
Bettina Dunkel, Head of RVC Equine Many diseases in horses are associated with bacterial infection. Unfortunately, viral or fungal infection, bacterial toxins, tissue damage or neoplasia also cause systemic inflammation and clinical signs are … -
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Canine Hypophysectomy Progress
Following on from the success of feline hypophysectomy procedures performed at the RVC to treat acromegaly and diabetes mellitus in cats, specialists at RVC Small Animal Referrals are using this procedure to treat dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism (PDH, Cushing’s disease). -
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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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Clinical Forum: Managing Patients with Portosystemic Shunts
A number of clinical studies recently performed at the RVC have been published, but the evidence base for the management of animals with a congenital portosystemic shunt (CPSS), particularly cats, remains weak (M. Tivers & Lipscomb, 2011a, 2011b; M. … -
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Transvenous PDA Occlusion
Virginia Luis Fuentes and David Connolly, Professors of Veterinary Cardiology, Anne Kurosawa and Xavier Navarro Cubas, Cardiology Specialists. Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is one of the most common congenital cardiac diseases in dogs. Female … -
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RVC Professor with Kennel Cough Expertise helps vital COVID 19 research
RVC research expertise helps COVID 19 treatment research -
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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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Intracavitary Chemotherapy for Mesothelioma
The Veterinary Oncology Service at RVC Small Animal Referrals offers treatment for dogs with mesothelioma which markedly increases life expectancy and can improve their quality of life. -
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The RVC’s Diabetes Research Journey
Lucy Davison, Professor of Veterinary Clinical Genetics and MRC Clinician Scientist Fellow, reflects on the contributions of RVC research to the care of diabetic pets, including several important milestones, and looks to the future. Vets, nurses … -
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Advancing Nephrology and Urology
Rosanne Jepson, Professor in Small Internal Medicine and Nephrology An RVC team has become the first in Europe to offer advanced training in small animal nephrology and urology. In 2022, Professors Jonathan Elliott, Hattie Syme, Rebecca Geddes and …