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Success in the Practice Standards Scheme
The Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA) has been assessed as ‘Outstanding’ by the Practice Standards Scheme (PSS), a quality assurance system designed to promote the highest standards of veterinary care. -
Red setters, bulldogs and boxers among dog breeds most likely to have a wee problem
RVC's VetCompass™ programme studied data from veterinary practices across England and found that one in every 100 male dogs is affected by urinary incontinence. -
New study reveals flat faced dogs have the highest risk when giving birth
New study by the RVC led by Dr Rowena Packer reveals flat faced dogs have the highest risk when giving birth -
UK dogs and their fatty lumps: finally the risks explained
Springer Spaniels, Dobermann Pinscher, Weimaraners and Labrador Retrievers: some of our most popular dog breeds in the UK are also the most susceptible to lipomas (also known as fatty masses or fatty lumps), according to the Royal Veterinary College … -
What role do horse blood donors play at the RVC?
The RVC keeps four horse blood donors who perform a vital role donating blood and plasma each month -
RVC and LSHTM publish joint study evaluating the Government’s Anti-Microbial Resistance Strategy
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) together with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine’s Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit (LSHTM PIRU) has published an evaluation study on the Government’s Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) together with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine’s …
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New breakthrough in creation of feline stem cells could help develop treatments for heart disease in cats and humans
In what is believed to be a world-first, researchers have identified the conditions required to generate pluripotent stem cells from domestic cats, a finding which could have significant benefits for feline and human healthIn what is believed to be a world-first, researchers have identified the conditions required to …
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Recognising superheroes - New RVC awards for cat and dog blood donors
The RVC is celebrating these unsung heroes by awarding ‘Blood Donor of the Year’ awards to two of its regular donors, Bertie and Atticus -
Young, male and crossbred cats at most risk of road accidents
Being young, male and crossbred increases a cat’s chances of being hit by a car, according to the findings of a new paper published today. -
Chocolate Labradors have shorter lifespan than rest of the breed
Chocolate Labrador Retrievers have a significantly shorter lifespan than their black and yellow counterparts, according to the results of the largest study ever done of the breed in the UK. The median lifespan for chocolate Labradors is just 10.7 …