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RVC’s Epilepsy Journey
Rowena Packer, Lecturer in Companion Animal Behaviour and Welfare Science and BBSRC Research Fellow, reflects on the contributions of RVC research to the care of pets with epilepsy, including several important milestones, and looks to the future. … -
Open-heart Surgery Information Sheet
Open-heart surgery is a general term for the surgical repair of congenital or acquired heart conditions performed during cardiopulmonary bypass (i.e. with the aid of a heart-lung machine). The open-heart surgery programme at RVC Small Animal … -
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Key Findings in Epilepsy and Cognitive Impairment Studies
The RVC’s canine epilepsy research team, after conducting a series of studies concerned with cognitive impairment in dogs with epilepsy, has distilled four key findings from the research. -
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An Update on the RVC LifeTIME Epilepsy Clinical Trial
Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological brain disease encountered in first opinion practice for pet dogs. Diet is increasingly recognised as having an impact upon the seizure activity and behaviour in dogs with epilepsy. Our LifeTIME (Long- … -
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Plasmapheresis: When the Drugs Don’t Work
Molly, a three-year old springer spaniel with a severe form of immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA) was successfully treated by the RVC's Small Animal Emergency Referrals Service with plasmapheresis -
Fact File
Information sheet for vets: Therapeutic plasma exchange
Therapeutic plasma exchange are extracorporeal therapies which fall under the broader category of therapeutics called apheresis which means ‘to take away’
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Holly Smith, Head Neurology & Rehabilitation RVN – 30 Year work anniversary
In June 2024 we celebrate a 30-year work anniversary for one of our highly experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse’s, Holly Smith. Holly qualified as an RVN in 1992 and worked in a mixed animal practice in Luton before moving to the QMHA in 1994. …In June 2024 we celebrate a 30-year work anniversary for one of our highly experienced Registered …
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Canine Epilepsy
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Information for Horse Owners
All initial referrals enquiries and appointments to the Royal Veterinary College's Equine Referral Hospital are made through owners' regular veterinary practice. -
Cardiothoracic Surgery
The RVC is Europe's leading centre for pet heart surgery, having been at the forefront for more than a decade.