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These fact files are written by RVC veterinary surgeons to provide animal owners with information about various veterinary conditions and procedures.
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Canine cataracts
Cataracts are one of the most common causes of vision loss in dogs and frequently lead to blindness
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Open heart surgery information
The RVC is one of the few veterinary centres in the world with a cardiothoracic surgery programme
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Information sheet for vets: Therapeutic plasma exchange
Therapeutic plasma exchange are extracorporeal therapies which fall under the broader category of therapeutics called apheresis which means ‘to take away’
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Frequently asked questions for owners: Therapeutic plasma exchange
Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) is a procedure that can be performed to remove plasma from a patient in order to clear substances that may be present in the plasma and harmful to that patient.
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Corneal surgical repair
Corneal surgical repair encourage corneal healing and prevents further
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How to administer eye treatment to your pet
Applying eye drops and ointments to your pet safely
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SUB ureter bypass system for treatment of ureteric obstruction
Ureteric obstruction treated with subcutaneous ureteric bypass system
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Medial canthoplasty
Medial canthoplasty for dogs
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Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Progressive retinal atrophy is an inherited condition that affects several breeds
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Having a visually impaired pet
After a period of adjustment our visually impaired pets usually cope very well