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• RVC research team is one step closer to objective detection of horses with ataxia

  

  Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College have developed a method of objective evaluation that can help differentiate horses with ataxia, a neurological disorder resulting in an uncoordinated or drunken gait, from those with other mobility issues.

   04 Oct 2017

• Hyperthyroidism and neutering; is there a link?

  

  Hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid gland) is now a very common in geriatric cats, affecting almost 10% of cats over 9 years, but this disease was not commonly recognised until the 1980s. The reasons for the emergence of hyperthyroidism are …

   19 Dec 2017

  Hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid gland) is now a very common in geriatric cats, affecting …

• 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.

   01 Oct 2019

  Fleur wins Animal Hero Rescue Award 2019

  Fleur, an Animal Care Trust-supporting dog, has been …

• Peter Marsden smashes fundraising target to raise over £7,000 for research into IMHA

  

  Peter walks 50 miles along the River Thames to raise money for the Animal Care Trust-funded research into immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA).

   18 Oct 2019

  Peter walks 50 miles along the River Thames to raise money for the Animal Care Trust-funded …

• Royal Veterinary College harnessing the power of the new CT scanner

  

  Thanks to your support, the Royal Veterinary College is harnessing the power of the most advanced veterinary CT scanner in Europe. In situ since 2018, the CT scanner is transforming patient care at the RVC Small Animal Referrals Hospital.

   12 Mar 2020

  Funding of £630,000 CT scanner in 2018 is transforming patient care at the RVC Small Animal …

• 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.

   09 Apr 2020

  During these unprecedented times, we are all thinking about how we can adapt to keep things as ‘ …

• Serum from blood donations saving the vision of cats and dogs

  

  Blood donations from the superhero cats and dogs at the RVC are used for transfusions for critically ill pets. Blood products are not just used for transfusions however, they are also used in ophthalmology – treatment of eye disorders and diseases

   16 Jun 2020

  Blood donations from the superhero cats and dogs at the RVC are used for transfusions for …

• Nyasha’s artwork of a jaguar wins our Animal Inspiration competition

  

  Congratulations to Nyasha Emerenini whose artwork of a jaguar behind leaves was awarded first place in the RVC Animal Care Trust’s Animal Inspiration art competition.

   15 Jul 2020

  Congratulations to Nyasha Emerenini whose artwork of a jaguar behind leaves was awarded first place …

• SUB Clinic

  RVC SUB Clinic specialises in the surgical management and post-operative care of cats with urinary tract stones

• 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 …