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The in-vivo effect of photoactivated chromophore for keratitis cross-linking (PACK-CXL) on bacterial growth in canine patients with infectious keratitis
Petplan Charitable Trust have funded a project to study "The in-vivo effect of photoactivated chromophore for keratitis cross-linking (PACK-CXL) on bacterial growth in canine patients with infectious keratitis". This project is a collaboration …Petplan Charitable Trust have funded a project to study "The in-vivo effect of photoactivated …
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A study to establish canine and feline 95% reference intervals for the QMHA Radiometer ABL800 FLEX machines
Background: The Radiometer machines in the Emergency Room and the Intensive Care Unit of the QMHA are used multiple times every day to measure blood gases and biochemical parameters in dogs and cats within the hospital, however, canine and feline … -
Avoid rejection to fix a broken heart: assessing the feasibility of allogeneic stem cell therapy for canine dilated cardiomyopathy
Supervisor - Dr David Connolly dconnolly@rvc.ac.uk This is a one year funded MRes position with the possibility of leading onto a full PhD. The main objectives are to characterise and compare immunological parameters and reactivity of … -
Pre-owned pooches: Characterising commercial and private re-homing and re-selling systems for dogs aged > 16 weeks in the UK and implications for canine welfare (In progress)
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This PhD project will explore the re-sale of dogs over 16 weeks old that are sold through online advertisements in the UK: the demographics of dogs advertised; the demographics, motivations, and experiences of their sellers and buyers; and how the … -
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RVC’s Pandemic Puppies Team: Shining a light on contemporary challenges in canine welfare
Dr Rowena Packer, Lecturer in Companion Animal Behaviour and Welfare Science, reflects on the contributions of RVC research to understanding the dynamic world of dog welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond -
Honouring Axel: Our 2025 Canine Blood Donor of the Year who helped save Freddie
We were delighted to honour our 2025 Canine Blood Donor of the Year in memory of Axel, a much-loved German shepherd, whose incredible contribution of 17 blood donations has helped save the lives of countless pets in need.We were delighted to honour our 2025 Canine Blood Donor of the Year in memory of Axel, a much-loved …
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Phenotypic and functional characterisation of canine monocytes: towards a novel therapeutic target for inflammatory and autoimmune disease?
Phenotypic and functional characterisation of canine monocytes: towards a novel therapeutic target for inflammatory and autoimmune disease? Supervisors: Professor Oliver Garden (ogarden@rvc.ac.uk), Dr Michelle Goulart (mgoulart@rvc.ac.uk), Dr … -
American Kennel Club award to Professor Holger Volk
Professor Holger Volk has been awarded £74k by the American Kennel Club - Canine Health Foundation to work on "Investigating the Effect of a Ketogenic Medium-Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Supplement on the Treatment of Drug-Resistant Canine Idiopathic …Professor Holger Volk has been awarded £74k by the American Kennel Club - Canine Health Foundation …
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BVetMed RP2 Research Projects (In Progress)
All BVetMed veterinary undergraduates at the RVC are required to complete a formal piece of research (named Research Project 2 “RP2”) as part of their route towards gaining a veterinary degree. This project is a Level 7 body of work that is at the … -
New RVC research reveals improved outcomes over time for canine mitral valve repair surgery using a structured multidisciplinary approach
A new publication from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), reveals that adopting a structured multidisciplinary approach to mitral valve repairs improves short-term outcomes for canines suffering from degenerative heart valve disease. While open …A new publication from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), reveals that adopting a structured …