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Cavalier King Charles Spaniels playing air guitar can be sign of serious disease
VetCompass study published in the Veterinary Record highlights for the first time the frequency and severity of syringomyelia seen in general practice in the UK -
New RVC research reveals antibiotics offer no benefit in treating dogs with diarrhoea
A new VetCompass study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that veterinary prescription of antibiotics at first presentation of uncomplicated diarrhoea in dogs causes no difference in clinical resolution of these cases. The study … -
Owners urged to ‘stop and think’ before buying as English bulldogs are twice as likely to have a health problem
New study from the Royal Veterinary College suggests urgent action is required to reduce many serious health issues of English Bulldogs associated with exaggerated features -
New research highlights surprisingly good health characteristics in Shih Tzu dogs in the UK
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found the most common conditions diagnosed in Shih Tzu dogs in the UK are periodontal disease (inflammation of the gums and tissue around the teeth), anal sac impaction and ear disorders. … -
RVC graduate receives prestigious BVA award
Ruth Layton, a Royal Veterinary College (RVC) graduate, has received the British Veterinary Association’s prestigious Chiron AwardRuth Layton, a Royal Veterinary College (RVC) graduate, has received the British Veterinary …
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‘Nursing Matters’: RVC researchers launch exploration of mental health and wellbeing amongst veterinary nurses
As part of a larger project, called ‘Nursing Matters’, RVC researchers are calling for both registered veterinary nurses (RVNs) and student veterinary nurses (SVNs) to participate in a 20–25 minute survey to gain in-depth insights into how and why …As part of a larger project, called ‘Nursing Matters’, RVC researchers are calling for both …
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Neutering bitches trebles the risk of urinary incontinence
The research, carried out by the RVC VetCompassTM programme, also indicates that the females of certain breeds are more prone to UI than others -
Equine Atypical Myopathy toxin and biochemical tests and tree sample testing available at the RVC
The RVC is testing for atypical myopathy in its work towards improved treatments and management of this disorder, and to enhance the welfare of affected horses. -
RVC makes breakthrough in treatment of deadly ‘Alabama rot’ dog disease.
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA) have made a ground-breaking discovery in the treatment of Alabama rot, a deadly disease which affects dogs. Alabama rot, properly known as Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy (CRGV) first emerged in Alabama in the 1980s, giving it the nickname ‘Alabama Rot’. The lack of understanding on how it spreads or can be stopped has led to high fatality rates for dogs who develop it -
An international collaborative network publishes new guidance handbook to enhance the evaluation of One Health
The Network for Evaluation of One Health (NEOH) has published a new interdisciplinary guidance handbook which lays out an evidenced based framework for evaluating integrated approaches to health, such as the One Health approach. Integrated …The Network for Evaluation of One Health (NEOH) has published a new interdisciplinary guidance …