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Feeling inferior to other vets is fuelling sector’s mental health crisis, new study shows
Feeling inferior to other vets is fuelling sector’s mental health crisis, new study shows -
New breakthrough in creation of feline stem cells could help develop treatments for heart disease in cats and humans
In what is believed to be a world-first, researchers have identified the conditions required to generate pluripotent stem cells from domestic cats, a finding which could have significant benefits for feline and human healthIn what is believed to be a world-first, researchers have identified the conditions required to …
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Recognising superheroes - New RVC awards for cat and dog blood donors
The RVC is celebrating these unsung heroes by awarding ‘Blood Donor of the Year’ awards to two of its regular donors, Bertie and Atticus -
EPIC breakthrough at the RVC
Findings of a global study highlight the need for a significant shift in how vets approach the diagnosis and management of mitral valve disease (MVD).Earlier treatment of preclinical MVD delays onset of heart failure in dogs, according to ground- …
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First ever systematic review and meta-analysis of adverse effect of antiepileptic drugs in canine epilepsy
Researchers found that much of the evidence for the medical treatment of canine epilepsy was based on subpar reporting of adverse effect and in studies that were below the expected standard.How safe are antiepieleptic drugs? RVC research sheds light on epilepsy treatments.
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Clinical Director of RVC Small Animal Hospital is Double-Award winner
Media story on Holger Volk's award success winning International Canine Health Award and Bourgelat Award at BSAVA 2016 -
Ground-breaking open-heart surgery - a world first at the RVC
Labrador, Mabel, is recovering well after undergoing ground breaking open-heart surgery at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). This life-saving surgery was a world-first using cutting-edge technology to reverse Mabel’s heart failure. Mabel has now returned home as is enjoying a new lease of life with her owners and their other dog. -
The RVC celebrates 20 years of life-saving blood donations by launching birthday appeal
The RVC is celebrating 20 years of its life-saving blood donation programme provided at its North Mymms Hawkshead campus – which has supported thousands of cats and dogs over the years. To mark the special occasion and provide more pets with this …The RVC is celebrating 20 years of its life-saving blood donation programme provided at its North …
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RVC student wins international award for outstanding research into canine pain management
Simone Ku, fourth-year veterinary student at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has been awarded the International Undergraduate Student Inspiration Award by the Kennel Club Charitable Trust in recognition of her pioneering work to understand pain …Simone Ku, fourth-year veterinary student at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has been awarded …
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International welfare group calls for worldwide end to adverts inappropriately using dogs with extreme body shapes
The International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs (ICECDogs) has released new guidance for advertisers, heavily informed by research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), that advises on which images of dogs should be avoided in …The International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs (ICECDogs) has released new …