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RVC research finds potential in ground-breaking new dietary treatment for canine epilepsy
Research shows that small changes to the diets of dogs with hard-to-treat epilepsy has the potential to reduce the number of seizures and improve the quality of life for affected dogs and their owners.Research conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), funded by The American Kennel Club Canine …
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RVC study into canine epilepsy helps owners identify triggers and predict seizures before they happen
An important step in helping dog owners to have advance warning of seizures, but also to identify the triggers that can be avoided to help reduce the number of seizures their dog experiencesAn international study, which recruited owners of dogs diagnosed with epilepsy, has revealed …
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RVC research finds memory-boosting effects of a dietary supplement for cognitively-impaired dogs with epilepsy
Changing the fat profile of the diet of dogs with hard-to-treat epilepsy can not only improve their seizure control, but also their cognitive abilitiesNew research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), funded by The American Kennel Club Canine …
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Get brushing: Dental disease tops the list of most common problems in UK dogs, according to new study by the RVC
In line with Pet Dental Health Month, findings from the study revealed the most common health problems of dogs are dental disease, ear infection and obesity -
New research paves the way for improved therapeutic methods for chronic inflammatory conditions in humans
New research has demonstrated how neural connections to the spleen, one of the body’s main lymphoid organs, can be modulated with implanted electrodes to regulate systemic immune responses.New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), Galvani Bioelectronics, Queen Mary University …
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New research identifies possible control strategies for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)
Potential strategies for the control of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) have been identified among the virus’ natural host reservoir, dromedary camels.Potential strategies for the control of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) …
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New RVC-Sanger research examines the impact of mass drug administration on the genome of a major parasitic disease
A new study, produced in partnership between the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Imperial College and the Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical Disease Control Division of the Ministry of Health, Uganda, has been published in Nature Communications.A new study, produced in partnership between the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), the Wellcome …
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The RVC invites dog owners to participate in the largest study of autoimmune diseases ever conducted
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is calling for owners of dogs in the UK with autoimmune diseases to take part in a vital piece of new research, which aims to gather data and insight into the diagnosis, treatment response and outcomes of these dogs. This information will then be shared with local veterinary practices and specialist hospitals to help owners and vets make well-informed decisions when dogs are diagnosed with one of these conditions.The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is calling for owners of dogs in the UK with autoimmune diseases …
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RVC nurses launch first-ever practical small animal anaesthesia guide fully written by and for RVNs
Registered veterinary nurses (RVN) at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have launched a practical guide to small animal anaesthesia. The book, titled ‘The Veterinary Nurse's Practical Guide To Small Animal Anaesthesia’ was published earlier this … -
RVC study helps to fill the evidence gap on UK pet rabbit health
Thanks to research which has never been done before, we now have a much better picture of what needs to be done to keep rabbits, a popular pet among adults and children, healthy.