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The Weird Thing About Cat Legs
The Atlantic recently published a new online article about Professor John Hutchinson and members of his group from the Structure & Motion team which discusses their research into cat legs and why big cats are the world's only large, crouching … -
VetCompass study featured in Your Cat magazine
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The October edition of Your Cat magazine is now available, and includes some important VetCompass findings on the life-spans of our feline friends. In the regular 'Vet's View' feature of this latest issue, highly-regarded vet Dr Bradley Viner ( … -
How do muscles scale in cat species?
Post-doctoral researcher and Structure and Motion group member Dr Andrew Cuff has recently published two papers on the scaling of muscles in cat species. Here's what Dr Cuff has to say about the research: They are two closely related papers … -
RVC join forces with BBC for Cat Watch 2014
The RVC Structure and Motion Lab team have joined up with the BBC and presenter Liz Bonnin for Cat Watch 2014 on BBC2 Horizon, October 7th, 8th and 9th. See our scientists revealing how town cats, village cats and farm cats spend their days and … -
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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The cat’s out the bag: the most common diseases in pet cats revealed
Gum and dental disease, obesity, overgrown nails and flea infestation reported by the RVC as the top disorders in cats, with risks varying by age and sex. New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) reveals the most common disorders … -
Cat Flown in from Germany Cured by Advanced Procedure at the RVC
A couple flew their cat from Germany to England so it could have surgery to cure its diabetes at the Royal Veterinary College, which has campuses in London and Hertfordshire -
New research sheds light on the so-called ‘Croydon Cat Killer’ case
New research sheds light on the so-called ‘Croydon Cat Killer’ caseNew research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shed light on the spate of mutilated cats …
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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 … -
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