RCVS Knowledge

New Knowledge Summaries consider management of hyperthyroidism and stabilisation of coxofemoral dislocation

The benefit of intratesticular blocks in reducing pain in cats and dogs undergoing orchiectomies depends on the type of premedication used

Current evidence suggests that sand is the preferred bedding for dairy cows, while mattresses and straw are worse options

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Younger paediatric dogs and cats presenting to emergency clinics are less likely to survive than their older counterparts, according to a new study

RCVS Knowledge compiles a list of stand-out veterinary evidence every two months to keep vets informed about the latest findings

Recommendations stating the nutritional and health benefits of raw food diets are based on very weak or even non-existent evidence

Using queries entered on the website, RCVS Knowledge can help vets undertake evidence-based practice

Should you recommend the use of pressure vests to owners of dogs with anxiety and fear?

Use of intrauterine antibiotics in mares with endometritis should be approached cautiously, says a new Knowledge Summary in Veterinary Evidence

Transdermal nitroglycerin should only be used as a supplemental emergency treatment in dogs with left-sided congestive heart failure, evidence suggests

Current treatment of feline herpesvirus type-1 is aimed at reducing clinical signs, but a drug used in humans could target the virus directly

Non-antibiotic treatment of digital dermatitis in dairy cattle is more effective than currently indicated antibiotic spray, according to a study in Veterinary Evidence

"In dogs with a European adder bite, does the use of antivenom with supportive treatment compared to supportive treatment alone improve time to recovery?" published in Veterinary Evidence in November,…