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Cat flown from Germany for advanced RVC procedure
A couple flew from Germany to England with their cat for treatment thanks to their vet hearing that RVC specialists have expertise in hypophysectomy, an advanced surgical technique.A couple flew from Germany to England with their cat for treatment thanks to their vet in Germany …
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RVC study into the transfer of blood from dogs to cats to feature in new webinar series
Research by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) being used as part of new webinar series by British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA).Research conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) into the administration of canine blood to …
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RVC research finds cat breeds at highest risk of kidney stones
Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have found the breeds that place cats at a higher risk of developing kidney and ureter stones, namely Burmese, Persian, Ragdoll and Tonkinese breeds. The research is the first of its kind to … -
RVC launches first comprehensive study of umbilical cord torsion in thoroughbreds
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have been awarded funding to build on their studies into umbilical cord torsion (UCT) in thoroughbreds. This research, funded by the Alborada Trust, continues the first ever comprehensive study of … -
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 … -
Author honours RVC Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital
Dedication to duty has bought an unexpected reward to two vets working at the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital (BSAH) in Camden. Children’s author Jane Elson has written a special acknowledgment in her latest book …Dedication to duty has bought an unexpected reward to two vets working at the Royal Veterinary …
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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. -
'Rottweilers top the lame list’ say RVC
Rottweilers are the most predisposed dog breed to suffer from osteoarthritis according to new research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease diagnosed in dogs, and this study is the largest ever conducted into the condition in dogs under veterinary care – covering 455,557 dogs -
The dog who defied the odds wins Animal Hero Rescue Award
Brave Romanian rescue dog, Fleur, has been awarded the Mirror’s Animal Hero Rescue Award 2019Brave Romanian rescue dog, Fleur, has been awarded the Mirror’s Animal Hero Rescue Award 2019.
She …
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New dog-fighting research: The reasons why vets under-report cases in the UK
Nearly 15% of veterinary professionals suspected that they had treated at least one dog that was engaged in illegal dog fighting in 2015New pioneering research suggests that nearly 15% of veterinary professionals suspected that they …