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The RVC awarded funding for crucial research that could contribute to the reduction of methane emissions worldwide
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded a £1,200,000 grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to explore how methane-producing microorganisms colonise the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract of calves in the first six weeks of life and how they impact …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded a £1,200,000 grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to …
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New SUB Clinic at RVC
Upper urinary tract stones in cats appear to on the rise in the UK, and are often difficult to detect and diagnose. On average more than one cat per week presents to RVC Small Animal Referrals with ureteral obstruction and associated acute kidney injury. -
Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Published Papers
GradDip VNs have published articles in the first international peer-reviewed journal for veterinary nurses – The Veterinary Nurse – from work developed as part of their Graduate Diploma course studies. Abbitt, G. (2010) Legal, ethical and … -
New research from the RVC identifies insights into the cause of the 2021 outbreak of a serious feline condition
Two new studies from the RVC have examined the 2021 outbreak of feline pancytopenia – a rare condition that causes serious illness, and in some cases fatalities, in cats. Due to the rapid increase of cases at the time, the outbreak caused concern …Two new studies from the RVC have examined the 2021 outbreak of feline pancytopenia – a rare …
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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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The RVC celebrates 20 years of life-saving blood donations by launching birthday appeal
The RVC is celebrating 20 years of its life-saving blood donation programme provided at its North Mymms Hawkshead campus – which has supported thousands of cats and dogs over the years. To mark the special occasion and provide more pets with this …The RVC is celebrating 20 years of its life-saving blood donation programme provided at its North …
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Pebble’s Story: How the RVC’s Blood Donor of the Year helped save her life
When Pebble became unwell, a visit to the vet revealed that her red blood cell count had dropped significantly, and she would require emergency treatment. Pebble’s owners, Layla and Ciaran, brought her to the RVC Small Animal Referrals Hospital the same day. Thanks to a blood donation from Theo, our 2025 Feline Blood Donor of the Year, Pebble received the care she needed to begin her recovery.When Pebble became unwell, a visit to the vet revealed that her red blood cell count had dropped …
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Concurrent Chronic Kidney Disease and Hyperthyroidism
The RVC’s small animal Internal Medicine Service has considerable experience managing chronic kidney disease and hyperthyroidism, including cases where they occur concurrently. -
Nutrition Support
The RVC's Small Animal Nutrition Support Service is led by two board-certified veterinary nutritionists who provide in-house consultations for the RVC's various veterinary clinical services -
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Complex Feline Infectious Peritonitis Case
Jodie Green, Internal Medicine Resident Millie, a six-month female neutered domestic short hair, was presented to RVC Small Animal Referrals due to poor weight gain and a one-week history of progressive lethargy and hyporexia. On presentation to …