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  Epidemiology of Canine Periodontal Disease

  Dan O’Neill, Senior Lecturer in Companion Animal Epidemiology         Periodontal disease describes the most common form of dental disease in dogs, spanning a spectrum from inflamed gums to deeper infections that can ultimately lead to tooth …

• Nephrology and Urology

  The RVC Internal Medicine Service provides state-of-the-art care for dogs and cats with all forms of kidney disease and urinary tract conditions
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  Responsible Antimicrobial Use in Horses

  Bettina Dunkel, Head of RVC Equine     Many diseases in horses are associated with bacterial infection. Unfortunately, viral or fungal infection, bacterial toxins, tissue damage or neoplasia also cause systemic inflammation and clinical signs are …
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  Successful Feline Infectious Peritonitis Treatment with Remdesivir

  Merlin, a 24-week-old male neutered Bengal cat, was referred to the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA) with a one-week history of lethargy, hyporexia and a 24-hour history of tachypnoea.   He was the first of more than a dozen cats with …
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  The Fountain of Youth for Our Feline Companions?

  Balázs Szladovits, Associate Professor of Clinical Pathology Ageing research has come a long way since the late middle age’s holy grail of procurement of the philosopher’s stone through to the 15th century quest to find the fountain of youth, to …
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  Risk Factors for Dacryocystitis in Pet Rabbits

  Joanna Hedley, Victoria Ede and Charlotte Dawson Dacryocystitis is relatively common in pet rabbits and is often present concurrently with other diseases. However, there are relatively few studies reporting the prevalence of ocular disease – and …

• Specialist Service in Surgical Oncology

  Surgery is a vital part of care for many dogs and cats with cancer, because it is the most effective option for the management of most cancer cases. The goal of surgical oncology is to eliminate cancer cells from the body and to prevent the spread …
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  Developing Hawkshead: Making a good thing better

  Jo Payne, Operational Interface Manager for the Hawkshead development A growing body of evidence indicates that there are clear links between patient health and wellbeing and the physical characteristics of hospitals. Through effective design, the …

• Privacy Statement and Raising a Concern

  The RVC will use your personal data to carry out the necessary tasks for administration and management of your interactions with our clinical services
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  Our Most Common Emergency and Critical Care Cases

  The RVC Emergency Referrals and Critical Care services have a wealth of experience that allows team members to deal with all sorts of emergencies and presentations. However, there are certain conditions that are seen and treated more frequently.