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  Small Animal Hydrotherapy

  The RVC delivers hydrotherapy in a purpose-built centre next to the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals. An underwater treadmill was updated this year. The Veterinary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Service works closely with the Neurology and Neurosurgery Service, as well as other clinical teams, to ensure the best possible outcome for each patient.
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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.
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  Tackling Diseases of tomorrow and Antimicrobial Resistance

  Royal Veterinary College Principal Stuart Reid spoke at a debate held at our Camden campus 
in October, and urged different professions to work together to implement life-saving 
measures around the world.
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  VetCompass – a New Direction in Veterinary Evidence

  Dan O'Neill, Dave Brodbelt, Noel Kennedy and David Church, key figures in the RVC’s VetCompass programme, discuss critical milestones since the initiative was launched 15 years ago – and the value of the wider veterinary community in these …
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  Rare tumour identified after dog’s accident

  A Scottish deerhound was admitted to RVC Small Animal Referrals as an emergency referral after sustaining an injury while running at full speed through some low shrubbery. He presented our trauma team with an unusual challenge...
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  The power of the coconut - breakthroughs to support dogs

  A new diet to help nutritionally support the management of dogs with idiopathic epilepsy has been developed. using the expertise of the RVC
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  Our Most Common Emergency and Critical Care Cases

  The RVC Emergency Referrals and Critical Care services have a wealth of experience that allows team members to deal with all sorts of emergencies and presentations. However, there are certain conditions that are seen and treated more frequently.
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  Farm Animal Post Mortems

  At the RVC, we have a long-established Farm Animal Pathology and Diagnostics (FAPD) Service and represent an expert post mortem examination provider for the government’s Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
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  Reindeer referrals reveal need for owner education

  The RVC’s Farm Animal Clinical Centre (FACC) is being referred an increasing number of reindeer. Many problems are related to the way in which they are kept and how different the UK environment is from where they have evolved to thrive.
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  The Value of the Transfusion Medicine Service

  Charlotte Russo, Head Transfusion Medicine RVN     Anaemia, blood loss and transfusion dependant conditions are sadly not uncommon in veterinary medicine. They can be devastating for pets, owners, and the veterinary staff treating them. There is …