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RVC collaborates to reveal health issues in different dog breeds
A Royal Veterinary College (RVC) veterinary researcher has been involved in an exciting collaboration to create a single resource, in an easy-to-read book format, that identifies the health issues that each dog and cat breed is predisposed to. Until now, owners have struggled to find information about the diseases their breeds are prone to because this information was often scattered across thousands of scholarly articles in academic journals. Now, following exhaustive research that examined thousands of peer-reviewed publications on dog and cat health, three veterinary surgeon researchers have finally collated all this information into a single book source for owners, vets, breeders and students. -
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. -
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Cardiac surgery breakthrough – A world first at the RVC
Open heart surgery to treat a stenotic tricuspid valve has been carried out at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). It is the first reported case of such a procedure being successfully performed on a dog. -
Vets working with Medics to find solutions for the COVID-19 crisis
Members of the One Health Poultry Hub, including two experts from the RVC, are helping to guide the world's recovery from this latest zoonotic disease crisis.The latest blog post from Fiona Tomley, The Director of the One Health Poultry Hub explains how …
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New RVC study reveals the importance of monitoring insulin in predicting laminitis in ponies
A new study led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in partnership with the Waltham PetCare Science Institute, which investigated predictors of laminitis in ponies has found that the concentration of insulin in the blood is a key indicator of … -
New RVC research sheds light on best toys and housing to improve ferret welfare as well as those that pose serious risk
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has revealed the toys and environmental enrichments – enhancements to an animal’s environment to promote physiological and psychological wellbeing – that can directly impact ferrets’ health and …A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has revealed the toys and environmental …
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New RVC research sheds light on best toys and housing to improve ferret welfare as well as those that pose serious risk
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has revealed the toys and environmental enrichments – enhancements to an animal’s environment to promote physiological and psychological wellbeing – that can directly impact ferrets’ health and …A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has revealed the toys and environmental …
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New research shows Pugs have high health risks and can no longer be considered a ‘typical dog’ from a health perspective
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College suggests urgent action is needed as many health issues of Pugs are associated with their extreme body shape New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that the health of Pugs in … -
Giving pets a new leash of life: The RVC announces “Pet Blood Donors of the Year” in celebration of World Blood Donor Day
This World Blood Donor Day (14 June) the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is celebrating the amazing cats and dogs which form part of its vital blood donor programme. These pets and their families help save and treat hundreds of pets every year by …This World Blood Donor Day (14 June) the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is celebrating the amazing …
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Largest study reveals most common disorders and lifespan of pet hamsters in the UK
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed the 20 most common disorders in pet hamsters. Of these, the most popular include “wet tail", bite injuries from other hamsters, overgrown nails and/or incisors and traumatic injury. …