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Tortoise Shell Injury from Dog Attack
Jo Hedley, Head of the Exotics and Small Mammals Service Mr T, a Sulcata tortoise, was referred to the RVC Exotics Service for assessment and treatment of a severe shell injury following a dog attack. The chelonian shell is a sturdy structure … -
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Research That Could Hold Key to New Treatments for Cancer and Neurodegeneration
An RVC study has found a new interaction within cells that could lead to the development of novel therapies for cancer and neurodegeneration for veterinary and human patients. This discovery of direct interaction between mitochondria and nuclei … -
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Advancing Liver Tumour Treatment
RVC Small Animal Referrals is now offering transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE) for dogs with non-resectable liver tumours. It is a procedure performed only in a small number of veterinary services in the world. Surgical resection is … -
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Rabbit Ear Disease
Nadene Stapleton, RVC Exotics and Small Mammals Here at RVC Exotics, ear disease remains one of the most common problems encountered in rabbits. Despite this, it is a seriously underdiagnosed condition in companion rabbits – particularly lop- … -
RVC blood donor dog awarded Service Animal Award by RSPCA
Romeo, a Staffordshire bull terrier, has helped save the lives of over 32 dogs during the five years he has been donating bloodRomeo, a Staffordshire bull terrier, has been recognised with the Service Animal Award by the RSPCA …
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Brain Bank Benefits Beyond the RVC
The RVC has established a Companion Animal Brain Bank (CABB), with the objective of collecting and storing samples of brain tissue and other biological specimens for research and educational purposes. -
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Snowflake the Red-Eyed Reindeer
Nine-year-old reindeer Snowflake received treatment from the RVC Ophthalmology Service for a neoplastic lesion of the third eyelid -
Could your pet help save lives?
The RVC's veterinary Transfusion Medicine Service is only possible because of our wonderful donor dogs and cats that care brought in throughout the year to donate blood for use in our hospital -
RVC study reveals multitude of indicators of equine insulin dysregulation and therefore laminitis risk
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has determined new factors that can indicate insulin dysregulation (ID) in ponies. The study findings confirm that physical observation (i.e., looking at the external characteristics of the … -
Meet our Pet Blood Donors and leave them a message
Alfie - has a super temperament with people and dogs alike. As well as showing and being Crufts qualified for life, also enjoys obedience training and has gained his KCGCS Gold award. He loves his walks, and most of all, rolling around …