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RVC experts show homeopathy only appears to work because of perceptual errors
A recent peer reviewed article authored by Professor Peter Lees, Emeritus Professor in Pharmacology at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), definitively explains why homeopathy in veterinary care can appear to be effective because of perceptual …A recent peer reviewed article authored by Professor Peter Lees, Emeritus Professor in Pharmacology …
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Gastric bloat: 80% survival of surgical cases shown in VetCompass study
An RVC-led epidemiological study involving dogs from across the UK has blown the myth that gastric bloat is almost always a death sentence for affected dogs. -
World Blood Donor Day – Celebrating Animal Blood Donations at the RVC
Thousands of animals’ lives are saved by blood donors, and there is an increasing need for dog and cat donors -
Royal Veterinary College supports One Health Day
The RVC is putting on activities today to raise awareness of the One Health approach to medicine, and showcase the research undertaken to tackle major threats to human and animal health. One Health is a growing principle which recognises that … -
How to help others - Being an active bystander
What is an active bystander? We can all be bystanders to harassment, bullying, and unacceptable behaviour. If we witness something that doesn’t seem right, for example someone being harassed, in danger or under threat there’s a choice to make - … -
The pawfect storm: study finds high levels of problem behaviours and use of aversive training methods in pandemic puppies
The average number of owner-reported problem behaviours among ‘pandemic puppies’ was five, with problem behaviours more likely in owners using aversive training techniques, says the Royal Veterinary College Four in five (82%) ‘pandemic puppy’ …The average number of owner-reported problem behaviours among ‘pandemic puppies’ was five, with …
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Course Dates
COURSE DATES FOR 2025 Modular Courses for Home Office Licence Applicants Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 – Amendment Regulations 2012 Download the PDF here 2025 Dates Jan - July2025 Dates Sep - Dec Until further notice our courses are … -
Who’s top dog? French Bulldogs and Cockapoos claim top spot for the UK’s most popular puppies
A new study by the Royal Veterinary College reveals that French Bulldogs and Cockapoos have now overtaken Labrador Retrievers and Jack Russell Terriers as the UK’s favourite puppy to acquire, posing serious questions about longer-term impacts of the … -
Beauty versus the Beast: Less extreme body shapes in flat-faced dogs are the UK’s favourite
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that when given a choice, the UK prefers less extreme body shapes in flat-faced (brachycephalic) dogs. The general public sees less extreme body shapes as more attractive, healthier, …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that when given a choice, the UK …
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Laminitis Research
RVC has expertise in researching laminitis in horses, ponies and donkeys.