RVC

Nov- 2024 -

1 November

RVC appoints director of General Practice

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has announced the appointment of Dr Katharine Nelson as its first director of General Practice. Dr Nelson will take up the position later this year, in which she will lead the RVC’s new General Practice (GP) division. The new division will further develop RVC’s general…

Jul- 2023 -

21 July

Veterinary

RVC receives grant to develop first-ever organ-on-a-chip facility

Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have been awarded funding to develop a first-of-its-kind organ-on-a-chip facility for veterinary species. According to RVC, the new technology will help close “important knowledge gaps” and reduce the number of animals necessary for in-vivo testing by reflecting animal tissue structures and predicting responses…

Aug- 2022 -

10 August

Features

Hypophysectomy at the RVC – A decade of innovation to help cats and dogs

Hypophysectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove the pituitary gland and any associated tumour that may be impairing patient quality of life. The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) pioneered the technique in UK veterinary practice a decade ago and has continued to lead and progress the field. The pituitary gland,…

May- 2022 -

16 May

Features

Tackling Rabbit Ear Disease

Ear disease is one of the most common problems encountered in rabbits yet remains seriously underdiagnosed – particularly in lop-eared breeds, which are especially vulnerable. Ensuring that owners and breeders of lop breed rabbits are all aware of this breed’s predilection for ear disease is essential. This means any potential…

Feb- 2022 -

10 February

Features

RVC: Diabetes remission research progress

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common disease among domestic cats and is estimated to affect 1 in 200 cats in the UK. Although this prevalence might not seem overwhelming, diabetic cats require daily insulin treatment and frequent consultation by veterinary surgeons and so managing diabetic cats accounts for a substantial…

Jun- 2021 -

24 June

Awards

Undergrad student wins International Canine Health Award

Yan Hui Lee, a 24-year old veterinary student from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has won the Undergraduate Student Inspiration Award from the International Canine Health Awards. Lee has completed her studies and is set to graduate in July, and will be awarded as part of her research project investigating…

17 June

Current Affairs

Applaws dry cat food recalled over health fears

Applaws has announced the recall of some of its dry cat food ranges, manufactured by Fold Hill Foods Ltd, over fears it could be related to a spike in cats presenting with the symptoms of pancytopenia. The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is currently working alongside the manufacturer to understand a…

Apr- 2021 -

10 April

Industry News

Advances in veterinary ophthalmology

With so much of life appearing to grind to a halt over the past year, it is easy to lose sight of progress happening away from the eerily quiet high streets. Just as with human medicine, the world of veterinary medicine and research has been progressing, despite the challenging circumstances.…

Dec- 2020 -

10 December

Features

Monitoring diabetes in cats and dogs during the Covid Crisis

Royal Veterinary College clinicians and researchers have long been at the forefront of advancements in the understanding of canine and feline diabetes mellitus, as well as improvements in the way these conditions are managed. Dr Ruth Gostelow is a clinician, researcher and teacher at the RVC and has a particular…

Oct- 2020 -

14 October

Features

The importance of tackling cancer quickly

The COVID-19 pandemic is still taking a terrible direct toll on human populations, but it can also have a terrible impact on pets needing veterinary attention, including for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Like in human oncology, rapid identification, diagnosis and treatment of cancer can make all the difference…