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New research from the RVC reveals how boredom can manifest in animals
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that sensory monotony can induce boredom-like behaviour in rats, as happens in humans. These findings could have implications for animal training, animal welfare, and for understanding …A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that sensory monotony can induce …
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Reporting an Incident
Explore your options following an incident of sexual misconduct at RVC. Learn how to disclose, report, or seek support confidentially, and access services like SARCs, wellbeing advisers, and legal guidance. -
International experts warn noisy breathing could signal suffering in popular flat-faced dogs
The International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs (ICECDogs) has released new guidance for owners advising that brachycephalic (flat-faced) dogs, such as French Bulldogs, Pugs and English Bulldogs, that have noisy breathing at rest or …The International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs (ICECDogs) has released new …
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Limb Salvage at the RVC Embraces 3D Printing Technology
Animals referred to RVC Small Animal Referrals are benefiting from 3D printing technology, which has enabled dogs seen by orthopaedic specialists to have their limbs salvaged. -
Ancient bus-sized crocodile had extra vertebra to assist movement, new study shows
An ancient caiman that weighed as much as an Asian elephant (3 tonnes) and almost was as long as a bus (8 metres) had unique specialisations to help it move, a new study shows. The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Professor John Hutchinson joined … -
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Update on Gastrointestinal Diseases in Horses
Bettina Dunkel, Associate Professor in Equine Medicine The most commonly described intestinal disease in horses is probably gastric ulcers and colic but other diseases such as colitis and inflammatory bowel disease also play an important role. The … -
Peke-a-poo: Boom in designer dogs creates the perfect storm for animal welfare issues
A new study, led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has revealed a huge demand for designer crossbreed dogs in the UK between 2019 and 2020 and has identified the main factors behind the increasing demand – including beliefs that they are more … -
The RVC urges owners of hot dogs to “cool first, transport second”
A new study by the VetCompass team at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found that dogs with heatstroke may be suffering even further due to outdated first aid practices. The research calls for updated guidance to be promoted more widely for … -
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