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What are the values that drive Covetrus forward?
At Covetrus, we have the mission of advancing the world of veterinary medicine. To do so, we rely on years of experience and, equally important, on our shared values. Our beliefs and work ethic guide how we act as individuals …
RVC research finds memory-boosting effects of a dietary supplement for cognitively-impaired dogs with epilepsy.
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shown, for the first time, that changing the fat profile of the diet of dogs with hard-to-treat epilepsy can, not only improve their seizure control, but also their cognitive abilities, such …
Study reveals canine epilepsy is a “ticking time bomb”…
A study led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), which explored the impact of owning a dog with idiopathic epilepsy on their owner’s lives, has revealed that almost all owners have made substantial lifestyle changes in order to care for their dog.
RVC canine diabetes archive used to examine link between immune system genes and diabetes in high-risk dog breeds
While previous studies have implicated these MHC genes in canine diabetes, this study is the first to examine this association in individual dog breeds. The research, published in Canine Medicine and Genetics, reveals that particular MHC genes are indeed associated with canine diabetes in certain breeds of dogs, suggesting that further work is needed to understand the role of the immune system in the development of canine diabetes, but that the disease may not be the same in all breeds.
Exploring the classification, diagnosis & clinical management of seizures in dogs
While seizures are common in veterinary practice, this new study shows that approximately 1 in 160 dogs under first opinion veterinary care are affected by seizures every year.
Veterinary and medical professionals call for a One Health approach to improve human pandemic infection control
At a time when the world’s biodiversity is facing both a mass extinction event and an increase in emerging infections, a group of leading veterinary and medical professionals have spoken out about the need for professionals in human, animal and …
New treatment for skeletal disorders presented by RVC
Dr Andrew Pitsillides, Professor of Skeletal Dynamics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has today presented a poster at the American Society of Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) highlighting a potential new treatment for skeletal disorders such as osteoporosis.
Extinction: The Facts—Sir David Attenborough’s Stark Warning to the World.
Last night, BBC One aired Sir David Attenborough’s latest documentary Extinction: The Facts. This heartbreaking, albeit, essential piece of viewing examined humanity’s terrifying effects on the natural world, namely biodiversity, the global rate of species extinction, and how we might just be to blame for the emergence of Covid-19. The …
RVC study highlights breed loyalty for pugs, French bulldogs, and English bulldogs
According to a new study, 93% of owners of flat-faced dogs—including the Pug, French Bulldog and English Bulldog—would opt for the same breed again, despite experiencing common and severe health problems in their pets. The research, led by the Royal …
Racism and its impact on mental wellbeing in the veterinary profession
A team of researchers, led by Dr Victoria Crossley, Research Impact Officer at the Royal Veterinary College, and Navaratnam Partheeban, co-founder of the British Veterinary Ethnicity and Diversity Society (BVEDS), have won a £20,000 grant to undertake a significant research …