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How’s the Nurse Internship going, Jodie?
We introduced you to our Nurse Interns back in November, (click here to meet them!). The 12-month internship caters for qualified veterinary nurses with no…
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George’s story
11-year-old George was referred to our Neurology team after his carers noticed a sudden change in the way he was behaving: he was circling, pacing,…
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A day in the shoes of Tia, Patient Care Assistant
“Try to focus on the fact that you are doing your very best, as there will be days it will be hard to remember that….
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A day in the shoes of Laura, Senior Medicine Nurse
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The Ralpher – Spring 2021 Edition
You can download The Ralpher here. Hello! Welcome to our Spring edition of The Ralpher. We’re proud to talk about our team and our patients….
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Cecilia Stilwell: The road to specialism
Ever wondered what it really takes to become a veterinary specialist? Our new Internal Medicine Diplomate, Cecilia Stilwell, shares her journey from vet student to…
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Nettle’s story
Absolute sweetheart Nettle was admitted to our Dog Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to manage and investigate her symptoms of pyrexia (high temperature) and lethargy. She…
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General Anaesthesia Animation for Pet Carers
This animation takes you step by step through the general anaesthesia process for cats and dogs. It includes what to expect before and after…
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Pudding’s story
This week’s blog was written by our wonderful Senior Internal Medicine Nurse, Laura! 3-year-old Pug, Pudding, initially came to The Ralph towards the end of…
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Aleksey’s story
Aleksey was lethargic, had a high temperature and wasn’t eating with his usual enthusiasm. Treatment at his primary care vet helped him to feel a…
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Our second Dog Ward is OPEN!
Today we’re grateful for another step in the journey of The Ralph… our second Dog Ward is OPEN! Check out the video to…
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Fly’s story
Meet 8-year-old Fly, who visited our Dentistry Service for treatment of a rare and painful dental condition. Fly is a very loved family companion and…
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Quasar’s story
WARNING: This blog post contains a graphic surgical image. In the days after Quasar’s carer had collected him from a breeder, his behaviour seemed abnormal….
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Pixel’s story
11-year-old Pixel had been showing signs of stiffness, which sadly deteriorated to paralysis in all four of her limbs. She arrived at The Ralph in…
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A day in the shoes of Shane, Night Nurse
“Hearing that a critically ill patient has improved enough to go home after weeks of treatment is the best motivation to continue providing the best…
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TPLO animation for pet carers
We’ve been working on this short animation especially for pet carers! If you have a dog with a cranial cruciate ligament rupture, we hope this…
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Ghost’s story
Following detection of a heart murmur at her primary care vet and a visit to our Puppy/Kitten Heart Murmur Clinic to investigate this, Ghost –…
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The Ralpher – December 2020 Edition
You can download The Ralpher here. Hello! Welcome to the December Edition of The Ralpher! In this edition, we’ve got two patient stories to share:…
