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Vets, doctors and pathologists collaborate on ferret mystery
Two Royal Veterinary College (RVC) exotic species vets and a clinical pathologist are among the authors of a peer reviewed article concerning a ferret becoming seriously ill after repeated contact with an aquarium.Two Royal Veterinary College (RVC) exotic species vets and a clinical pathologist are among the …
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The RVC calls for canine health research funding data
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) are calling on specialist veterinary and non-university organisations that carry out research into canine health and welfare to participate in a study which seeks to inform future funding strategies. … -
New research from the RVC identifies insights into the cause of the 2021 outbreak of a serious feline condition
Two new studies from the RVC have examined the 2021 outbreak of feline pancytopenia – a rare condition that causes serious illness, and in some cases fatalities, in cats. Due to the rapid increase of cases at the time, the outbreak caused concern …Two new studies from the RVC have examined the 2021 outbreak of feline pancytopenia – a rare …
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Early neutering of bitches increases incontinence risk, study finds
The link between urinary incontinence and neutering in bitches has previously been suspected, but this new study now provides real evidence on the extent of this relationship -
Red setters, bulldogs and boxers among dog breeds most likely to have a wee problem
RVC's VetCompass™ programme studied data from veterinary practices across England and found that one in every 100 male dogs is affected by urinary incontinence. -
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.
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Weight gain more than doubles the risk of laminitis in horses and ponies
Horses and ponies that gain weight are more than twice as likely to develop laminitis than if they lose or maintain their weight, new research has found. -
Lop-eared rabbits more likely to suffer from ear and dental problems, study confirms for first time
Scientific confirmation for the first time, by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), that lop-eared rabbits are more prone to ear and dental problems than their erect-eared counterpartsIt has been scientifically confirmed for the first time, by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), …
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RVC and LSHTM publish joint study evaluating the Government’s Anti-Microbial Resistance Strategy
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) together with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine’s Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit (LSHTM PIRU) has published an evaluation study on the Government’s Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) together with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine’s …
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Scientists discover songbirds have an unusual chromosome
A new study, involving scientists from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in England and the Institute of Cytology and Genetics (ICG) in Russia, has found that all songbirds have an additional chromosome in their germ cells unlike other avian species.A new study, involving scientists from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in England and the …