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Helping Referred Patients with a New Fluoroscopy Unit
RVC Small Animal Referrals has upgraded its fluoroscopy unit, which offers benefits for referred patients and their owners, research and veterinary education. Fluoroscopy is a specialist diagnostic imaging modality, enabling capture of real-time moving pictures of inside of the body. -
Puppy and Kitten Dental Care
Puppies and kittens initially have baby teeth that are naturally replaced by adult teeth by approximately six months of age. It is essential to monitor puppy/kitten teeth to ensure that transition occurs smoothly, with all adult teeth coming in … -
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Progressing IMHA Treatment Through Collaborative Research
Barbara Glanemann, Associate Professor in Small Animal Medicine Most immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA) treatments involve suppressing the immune system to stop the body from destroying its own red blood cells. Distressing side effects of … -
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Complex Cardiology Case
Virginia Luis Fuentes (Professor of Veterinary Cardiology) and Eve Lo (Resident in Veterinary Cardiology) Murphy, a nine-month-old male Cockerpoo was presented to the RVC’s Emergency Referral Service at the end of last April. He had become … -
Brucella canis: Referring a dog to the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals
In the last two years, there have been increasing numbers of dogs identified in the UK with Brucella canis infection. Such dogs have usually been imported or have travelled to countries where Brucella canis is endemic. Due to the zoonotic risk … -
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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RVC research highlights the potential gains from early conversations and treatment for newly diagnosed cats with diabetes
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shed new light on the epidemiology, risk factors and outcomes for cats diagnosed with diabetes mellitus in the UK. The findings offer vital information for veterinarians and owners that could … -
How to apply (BVSc Veterinary Science)
Applications for the BVSc Veterinary Science joint undergraduate programmes at Aberystwyth University and the RVC -
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Harmonic Scalpel’s Help to Horses
Andy Fiske-Jackson, Deputy Head of RVC Equine and Associate Professor in Equine Surgery RVC Equine has a new harmonic scalpel, which has been helping a range of referred equine patients, including several horses with melanomas. The technology … -
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Clinical Forum: Managing Patients with Portosystemic Shunts
A number of clinical studies recently performed at the RVC have been published, but the evidence base for the management of animals with a congenital portosystemic shunt (CPSS), particularly cats, remains weak (M. Tivers & Lipscomb, 2011a, 2011b; M. …