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New RVC study reveals positive outcomes of feline epicardial pacemaker implantations
A new study led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shown positive clinical outcomes and quality of life for cats suffering from severe heart conditions through the implantation of epicardial pacemakers (EPs). The use of EP implantation to …A new study led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shown positive clinical outcomes and …
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Humble fruit fly demonstrates that wing shape is crucial for peak performance
Using genetic methods to alter wing shape of fruit flies changes their flight performance and even improved their agility -
Reasons behind mosquitoes’ unusual flight behaviour identified in new study
Research led by scientists from the RVC has identified aerodynamic features which help explain these features. -
New VetCompass™ paper investigating road traffic accidents in dogs
A new VetCompass™ study of almost 200,000 dogs has revealed some fascinating insights into Road Traffic Accident (RTA) events in dogs in the UK. The paper, published in the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, reveals that 4 in … -
World’s largest elbow disease study helps owners of large-breed dogs
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has just completed the largest ever study of elbow disease in dogs attending first opinion veterinary practices in the UK. The results have highlighted which breeds are most at risk in order to assist owners to be alert for the signs of this condition and to seek veterinary treatment early. -
New research reveals the complex multi-host-species and multi-parasite-species transmission dynamics of a major disease
A pioneering new study, produced in partnership between the Royal Veterinary College (RVC); the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM); and the University of Gaston Berger, Senegal (UGB), has been published in the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).A pioneering new study, produced in partnership between the Royal Veterinary College (RVC); the …
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English Cocker Spaniels – a fairly typical, but potentially moody, dog
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College illuminates the most common disorders in English Cocker Spaniels in the UK, aiding owners to know what to expect if they get this breed New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found … -
Bad teeth revealed as biggest problem for pet greyhounds
As well as bad teeth, the RVC research revealed that traumatic injuries, overgrown nails and osteoarthritis are also major concerns for pet greyhounds -
The RVC urges owners of hot dogs to “cool first, transport second”
A new study by the VetCompass team at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found that dogs with heatstroke may be suffering even further due to outdated first aid practices. The research calls for updated guidance to be promoted more widely for … -
RVC study reveals multitude of indicators of equine insulin dysregulation and therefore laminitis risk
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has determined new factors that can indicate insulin dysregulation (ID) in ponies. The study findings confirm that physical observation (i.e., looking at the external characteristics of the …