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Fact File
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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Fact File
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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New RVC research sheds light on best toys and housing to improve ferret welfare as well as those that pose serious risk
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has revealed the toys and environmental enrichments – enhancements to an animal’s environment to promote physiological and psychological wellbeing – that can directly impact ferrets’ health and …A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has revealed the toys and environmental …
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First Aid Guide for Your Pet
This RVC First Aid Guide for pet owners is an aid for emergency situations, but is not intended to replace veterinary advice that is specific to your pet. -
Extracorporeal Therapies (Dialysis and Plasmapheresis)
The Royal Veterinary College's small animal referral hospital is the first veterinary hospital in the UK to offer advanced extracorporeal therapies, including dialysis and plasmapheresis (therapeutic plasma exchange). These are pioneering blood purification treatments that are used in both dogs and cats with kidney failure, immune mediated disease and toxicities. -
Veterinary Internal Medicine
The RVC Veterinary Internal Medicine Team is without a doubt at the forefront of veterinary medicine worldwide. We have the biggest internist team in Europe, are research-active and can offer speciality as well as sub-speciality expertise for all our referrals. -
The RVC celebrates 10 years of lifesaving treatment
This month, the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is celebrating 10 years of its life-saving service of extracorporeal therapies for cats and dogs with kidney failure, immune-mediated disease and certain toxicities. The RVC’s Queen Mother Hospital for …This month, the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is celebrating 10 years of its life-saving service …
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Cardiothoracic Case Studies
Below are some case studies from our Cardiothoracic surgery department. How to contact us E: qmhaheartsurgery@rvc.ac.uk T: +44 (0) 1707 666366 A member of the heart surgery team will respond within 72 hours. -
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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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Saying goodbye to your pet
We know that saying goodbye to a beloved pet is not something any pet owner likes to think about but sadly making the decision to euthanise (put to sleep) is often the kindest one. This page has been created to inform you about the euthanasia …