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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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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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Cataract surgery
The cataract surgery success rate in dogs and cats and cats is considered high
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Acute kidney injury and dialysis: What does it mean for my pet?
We use dialysis to help support dogs and cats when they have sustained an acute injury to their kidneys and are suffering from acute kidney failure
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Heatstroke in dogs and cats
Heatstroke in dogs and cats
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Psittacosis
Psittacosis is a zoonotic disease, which means that it can be transmitted from birds to people.
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Corneal ulcers
There are several reasons why corneal ulcers appear. Most ulcers in dogs and cats are the result of trauma
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Keyhole (minimally invasive) surgery
The benefits of keyhole surgery (minimally invasive surgery)
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Encephalitozoon cuniculi in rabbits
E. cuniculi is a pathogen that primarily affects the nervous system and kidneys of rabbits
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‘Dialysis’: Renal replacement therapy - Information for vets
At the RVC we have a form of ‘dialysis’ called continuous (CRRT) or prolonged intermittent (PIRRT) renal replacement therapy.
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Having a visually impaired pet
After a period of adjustment our visually impaired pets usually cope very well