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New research from the RVC suggests human heat-health alerts could help prevent heatstroke in dogs
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) which investigated heatstroke in UK dogs has found a strong correlation between the occurrence of these episodes in dogs and heatwaves in the UK. Researchers therefore suggest that heat-health …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) which investigated heatstroke in UK dogs has …
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New RVC research reveals later-age spaying of bitches reduces risk of urinary incontinence
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that delaying spaying of bitches until between seven and 18 months causes a 20 percent reduction in the risk of early-onset urinary incontinence, compared with early-age spaying … -
New research from the RVC sheds light on common health issues in pet rabbits
Exploring the most common health problems in pet rabbits in the UK, new research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) reveals unnatural body shapes along with inadequate diet and exercise as having strong links with poorer health in rabbits. … -
New research from the RVC identifies impact of owner perceptions on brachycephalic dog welfare reforms
One in seven owners of extreme brachycephalic dogs stated that ‘nothing’ could put them off buying a brachycephalic dog. A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified key perceptual barriers to improving the welfare of …One in seven owners of extreme brachycephalic dogs stated that ‘nothing’ could put them off buying …
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RVC professor joins Mongolian crisis mission
A Royal Veterinary College expert has travelled to Mongolia to join a crisis management mission in response to critically endangered saiga antelope dying off in the country.A Royal Veterinary College (RVC) expert is in Mongolia to join a crisis management mission in …
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RVC professor contributes to vital research on potential treatment for COVID-19
Significant new research project which shows that a protein currently being trialled as a treatment for COVID-19 interferes with the repair of lung tissue.Continuing the ongoing and expanding partnership between the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the …
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New modelling of ancient fossil movement reveals important step in the evolution of posture in the ancestors of dinosaurs and crocodiles
Scientists from the RVC and University of Bristol used three-dimensional computer modelling to investigate the hindlimb of Euparkeria capensis–a small reptile that lived in the Triassic Period 245 million years ago -
VetCompass™ study explores the classification, diagnosis, and clinical management of seizures in dogs
Substantial differences between epilepsy classification in clinical records and those assigned by researchers based on formal guidelines support the need for greater integration of diagnostic guidelines in clinical practice -
New research by the RVC could hold key to new treatments for Cancer and Neurodegeneration
New interaction found in cells that could lead to development of novel therapies for pathological conditions in humans and animalsA new study, led by the RVC, has found a new interaction within cells that could lead to the …
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Researchers develop combined cellular and molecular treatment to help improve recovery after spinal cord injury
New type of combined cell treatment with the aim of improving recovery after spinal cord injury in companion animals and, ultimately, humans.A team of researchers, led by Dr Nicolas Granger at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and Dr Liang- …