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• VetCompass study identifies the side effects to systemic glucocorticoids in dogs in the UK

  

  Glucocorticoids are commonly used in companion animal veterinary practice. However, glucocorticoids have been associated with various side effects. This new VetCompass study used data from primary-care clinics in the UK. Review of the records of 3,00 …

   05 Oct 2020

• RVC Open Day 2015

  

  The RVC's Structure and Motion Lab highlight the variety of interesting career options open to veterinary graduates at the RVC Open Day 2015

   12 May 2015

• Conference Posters

  Conference posters based on VetCompass data

• VetCompass at BSAVA Congress 2015

  

  VetCompass enjoyed a hugely successful British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Congress from 9th-12th April 2015, contributing a total of 7 presentations by 5 different speakers during this well-attended event. BSAVA Congress, held …

   16 Apr 2015

• RVC graduate receives prestigious BVA award

  

  Ruth Layton, a Royal Veterinary College (RVC) graduate, has received the British Veterinary Association’s prestigious Chiron Award

   21 Sep 2017

  Ruth Layton, a Royal Veterinary College (RVC) graduate, has received the British Veterinary …

• Excessive exercise responsible for three-quarters of heatstroke cases in dogs, study shows

  

  The most common cause of potentially-fatal heatstroke in dogs is being exercised by their owners, the largest study of its kind has found. A team at Nottingham Trent University and the Royal Veterinary College found that exertion or exercise – …

   17 Aug 2020

• 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.

   30 Aug 2017

  Two Royal Veterinary College (RVC) exotic species vets and a clinical pathologist are among the …

• Comparative Physiology and Medicine Symposium - to commemorate the work of Professor A R (Bob) Michell

  

  A Comparative Physiology and Medicine symposium was held on 31 May 2017 at the RVC. This day was to celebrate and reflect upon the scientific career of a leader of our profession, Alastair Robert (Bob) Michell. Bob was passionate about science, …

   27 Jul 2017

  A Comparative Physiology and Medicine symposium was held on 31 May 2017 at the RVC.

  This day was …

• Latest VetCompass™ research explores seizure occurrence in dogs

  

  Seizures are considered common events in dogs. However, reliable information on seizure occurrence in UK dogs has been limited until now. Seizures in dogs are sudden, short lasting and transient events but, to date, most studies have focused on the …

   21 Sep 2018

• Latest VetCompass™ research explores seizure occurrence in dogs

  

  This latest VetCompass™ study has revealed the prevalence and risk factors for seizure occurrence. Certain breeds are at increased risk of seizure occurrence. Other risk factors such as sex, age and bodyweight were also identified. These results can help practitioners, insurance companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacovigilance agencies by providing a representative evidence-base that can be generalized to the wider dog population.

   16 Oct 2018

  Seizures are considered common events in dogs. However, reliable information on seizure occurrence …