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• New research reveals biggest risk factors for puppies developing separation-related behaviours

  

  New research conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with Dogs Trust, has identified experiences in a puppy’s early life that put them at the greatest risk of developing separation-related behaviours (SRBs) when left home …

   16 Dec 2024

  New research conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with Dogs Trust, has …

• New equine research reveals laminitis is as common as colic and is a year-round threat

  

  One in 10 horses or ponies may develop at least one laminitis episode each year, making it just as common as colic, according to a new study led by Dr Danica Pollard, a PhD student at the Royal Veterinary College. The research was conducted by the …

   23 Jan 2019

• Welfare crisis looms for flat faced dog breeds commonly used in advertising

  

  Organisations with an interest in dog welfare have penned an open letter asking companies to stop using ‘flat faced’ (brachycephalic) dogs to sell products. The Brachycephalic Working Group (BWG), made up of the veterinary profession, national animal welfare organisations, scientists, and dog breed clubs are calling for companies to stop using flat faced dog breeds, such as Pugs, Bulldogs and French Bulldogs, to endorse and sell products. Soaring demand for these breeds, fuelled by their prominence in advertising and marketing campaigns, is creating a health and welfare crisis.

   15 Dec 2017
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  The Most Common Cases Referred to Internal Medicine

  We are focusing, over a number of articles, on the most common cases referred to the RVC team and the capacities that enable us to offer effective treatments to patients and a good service to referrers.

• World’s largest elbow disease study helps owners of large-breed dogs  

  

  The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has just completed the largest ever study of elbow disease in dogs attending first opinion veterinary practices in the UK. The results have highlighted which breeds are most at risk in order to assist owners to be alert for the signs of this condition and to seek veterinary treatment early.

   19 Feb 2020

• Can mosquitoes stop us going bump in the night?

  

  International, collaborative research group led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has demonstrated how the mosquito avoids obstacles in the dark by sensing changes in the airflows generated by its flapping wings.

   07 May 2020

• The Royal Veterinary College celebrates vital animal blood donations on World Blood Donor Day

  

  The RVC is recognising animal superheroes whose blood donations have led to over 800 successful transfusions in the past year alone

   11 Jun 2020

  In celebration of World Blood Donor Day, the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is recognising animal …

• Celebrating vital animal blood donations on World Blood Donor Day

  

  We are recognising animal superheroes whose blood donations have led to over 800 successful transfusions in the past year

   14 Jun 2020

  In celebration of World Blood Donor Day, the RVC Animal Care Trust and the Royal Veterinary College …

• Laminitis

  RVC Equine Laminitis Fact Sheet - Laminitis is a extremely painful and often recurring condition in horses, ponies and donkeys

• New RVC research gets to the root of dental disease in dogs

  

  Dental disease is one of the most common health problems experienced by dogs but often remains unrecognised by owners as a major welfare issue. The latest research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) reveals just how common dental disease is in …

   10 Aug 2021