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These fact files are written by RVC veterinary surgeons to provide animal owners with information about various veterinary conditions and procedures.
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Corneal ulcers
There are several reasons why corneal ulcers appear. Most ulcers in dogs and cats are the result of trauma
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Acute kidney injury and dialysis: What does it mean for my pet?
We use dialysis to help support dogs and cats when they have sustained an acute injury to their kidneys and are suffering from acute kidney failure
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Frequently asked questions for owners: Therapeutic plasma exchange
Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) is a procedure that can be performed to remove plasma from a patient in order to clear substances that may be present in the plasma and harmful to that patient.
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Psittacosis
Psittacosis is a zoonotic disease, which means that it can be transmitted from birds to people.
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SUB ureter bypass system for treatment of ureteric obstruction
Ureteric obstruction treated with subcutaneous ureteric bypass system
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Heatstroke in dogs and cats
Heatstroke in dogs and cats
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How to administer eye treatment to your pet
Applying eye drops and ointments to your pet safely
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Keyhole (minimally invasive) surgery
The benefits of keyhole surgery (minimally invasive surgery)
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Encephalitozoon cuniculi in rabbits
E. cuniculi is a pathogen that primarily affects the nervous system and kidneys of rabbits
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Respiratory distress in cats and dogs
Respiratory distress (dyspnoea) in cats and dogs can be gradually progressive or come on very rapidly with few warning signs