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The following articles have all appeared in Clinical Connections the RVC veterinary services newsletter
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The Therapeutic Journey of A Dog Called Worm
Holly Smith, Head Neurology and Rehabilitation RVN and owner of Worm Worm, a five-year-old miniature dachshund, came to RVC Small Animal Referrals last August following an acute onset of back pain and difficulty walking. At that point Worm was ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥¦ -
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Latest In Gait Assessment Technology with the Orthopaedic Service
Recently, thanks to the kind generosity of the Animal Care Trust (ACT), the RVCÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥™s registered charity, a grant was awarded to upgrade the now out of date pressure mat, to allow the team to expand their lameness diagnosis and clinical monitoring through a state-of-the-art instrumented dog treadmill. -
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Brain Bank Benefits Beyond the RVC
The RVC has established a Companion Animal Brain Bank (CABB), with the objective of collecting and storing samples of brain tissue and other biological specimens for research and educational purposes. -
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Small Animal Hydrotherapy
The RVC delivers hydrotherapy in a purpose-built centre next to the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals. An underwater treadmill was updated this year. The Veterinary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Service works closely with the Neurology and Neurosurgery Service, as well as other clinical teams, to ensure the best possible outcome for each patient. -
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A Week with the Neurology and Neurosurgery Service
The Neurology and Neurosurgery Service at the RVC Small Animal Referrals sees a wide variety of cases each week. We take you through a week in the life of the service, through a selection of cases -
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Pain(T) In the Neck ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥“ Computed Tomography Myelography of the Cervical Spine
Maty Looijen, Equine Resident Clinical problems associated with the cervical spine in horses are common. They involve a wide variety of symptoms, including neurological deficits (e.g. ataxia, dysmetria, paresis), neck pain and stiffness, and gait ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥¦ -
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Ten Years of Hypophysectomy at the RVC
Joe Fenn, Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Neurology and Neurosurgery The UKÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥™s first successful feline hypophysectomy surgery was performed at the RVC in April 2012, to treat a cat with acromegaly and diabetes mellitus. Since then, the RVC team has ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥¦ -
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VetCompass ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥“ a New Direction in Veterinary Evidence
Dan O'Neill, Dave Brodbelt, Noel Kennedy and David Church, key figures in the RVCÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥™s VetCompass programme, discuss critical milestones since the initiative was launched 15 years ago ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥“ and the value of the wider veterinary community in these ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥¦ -
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Creating a Dedicated Chemotherapy Administration Room
We are in the process of developing a chemotherapy administration treatment room at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA). A dedicated space for animals receiving chemotherapy will benefit both our oncology clients and some pets who receive ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥¦ -
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Mistreated Dog Saved by RVC Neuro and Orthopaedics Collaboration
A small crossbreed dog that was thrown from a van and found to have multiple injuries made a good recovery thanks to cutting-edge treatment and excellent aftercare at RVC Small Animal Referrals.