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New discovery in joint behaviour for world’s most common musculoskeletal condition
A new technique that can determine joint behaviour in health and in conditions such as osteoarthritis with more accuracy than ever before has been created by researchers. A broad coalition of life and physical scientists from the Royal Veterinary College …

RVC study helps to fill the evidence gap on UK pet rabbit health
Academics from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have identified the most common medical issues and causes of death in pet rabbits. The study, conducted as part of the RVC’s VetCompassTM programme, now gives us a much better picture of what needs to …

Comparison is fuelling veterinary mental health crisis
The feeling of not being as good as their peers when it comes to diagnosing and solving a case is contributing to mental health issues in vets, new research has found. Conducted by Dr Elizabeth Armitage-Chan—Reader in Veterinary Education at …

Fireworks Season: Tips for Keeping Pets Calm
With Halloween and Guy Fawkes Night around the corner, proper pet care is on the minds of pet owners and veterinarians, alike. Fireworks season, while being a time of celebration for humans, can be incredibly stressful and frightening for pets. …

Early neutering of female dogs increases incontinence risk, study finds
The age at which female dogs are neutered is associated with early-onset urinary incontinence, academics from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have revealed. Urinary incontinence affects around three per cent of bitches in the UK. The condition can be distressing …
Persian cats at high risk of health problems, study shows
New research into the health issues of the popular Persian has been conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh. The study revealed haircoat disorders, dental disease, overgrown nails and eye discharge are the most common conditions …

Post Op Nutrition for your Pooch
Is there a common misconception out there about man’s best friend? Ask pet parents about the composition of their dog’s dinner, and you may hear a resounding agreement that our furry friends are, exclusively, meat eaters. Although they are closely …
Why We Care About Sri Lankan Street Dogs
In case you’ve been living under a rock and missed the memo, we’re obsessed with empowering veterinary practices across the globe, and as a result, we’ve joined forces with Sri Lankan-based charity WECare Worldwide. Vet, Janey Lowes (below) founded the …
A Berry Healthy Treat for Dogs
A quick Google search will lead you to a veritable Aladdin’s Cave of human nutrition advice. Every January, we are offered a barrage of New Year, New You musings from the latest, or next to latest, diet and health expert—all …