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Stacy Chan to donate handbag profits to the ACT
Stacy Chan, a luxury handbag designer, has dedicated a range of 'minibags' to her beloved Labrador, Charlie, and will donate 15% of the profit to the Animal Care Trust.Stacy Chan, a luxury handbag designer, has dedicated a range of 'minibags' to her beloved Labrador, …
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ACT supporter’s dog wins Animal Rescue Award
Fleur, an Animal Care Trust-supporting dog, has been awarded the Mirror’s Animal Hero Rescue Award 2019, recognising her work to helping others through pet therapy.Fleur wins Animal Hero Rescue Award 2019
Fleur, an Animal Care Trust-supporting dog, has been …
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Fact File
Having a visually impaired pet
After a period of adjustment our visually impaired pets usually cope very well
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NEW VACCINATION AVAILABLE
Is your rabbit up to date with vaccines? Recently, a new strain of Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (RVHD) has been found in the UK, which appears resistant to standard vaccination. A new vaccine has been developed to protect against this strain and we are now offering this vaccine to combat the disease.Is your rabbit up to date with vaccines?
Recently, a new strain of Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic …
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Blood transfusion service remain prepared for emergency cases during Covid-19 outbreak
During these unprecedented times, we are all thinking about how we can adapt to keep things as ‘normal’ as possible. This extends to the wonderful blood donor programme; animal emergencies do not stop and so it is vital to have blood donations available for transfusion to the critically ill pets that need it the most.During these unprecedented times, we are all thinking about how we can adapt to keep things as ‘ …
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Welfare problems of flat-faced dogs - can we ever solve them?
APDAWG Meeting on Feb 23 2021 The popularity of brachycephalic (flat-faced) dogs is at an all-time high. These breeds are the darlings of the popular press, social media & advertisers. The public have fallen in love with these breeds & are choosing … -
Supporting Clubs and Societies
Clay Pigeon Shooting Team Fundraiser The Clay Pigeon Shooting Team is one of the oldest societies at the RVC and has represented the university at several competitions this year, seeing over an 80% increase in member numbers! The Team want … -
Ultrasound
Ultrasonography is the second most commonly used imaging technique in horses. It is often performed in practice using portable machines for the evaluation of the musculoskeletal system, especially tendons or for reproduction purposes, for example … -
Mitral Valve Disease Information Sheet
The mitral valve acts as a seal on the left side of the heart between the atrial chamber (the filling chamber) and the ventricle (the pumping chamber), Figure 1. It is made of very thin but very tough tissue around the mitral valve orifice. The … -
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.