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Frosty the fine fellow!
Frosty is a very handsome white Miniature Schnauzer puppy who was referred to our Emergency and Critical Care Department in the early hours of the…
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Did you know The Ralph is an Approved Nurse Training Practice?
It’s true! We are an RCVS approved Training and Assessment Practice (sometimes referred to as a ‘TP’). This means we will provide student nurses with…
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A day in the shoes of Elliot, ECC Staff Clinician
“A veterinarian is first and foremost a scientist, but do not ignore everything else in the name of science. If you focus all your efforts…
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Ice finds his forever home with the Surgeon who saved his life
Meet four-month-old rescue kitten, Ice. Ice came to us for treatment of his Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA). Little did our Head of Surgery know that…
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A day in the shoes of Georgia, Trainee Theatre Technician
In today’s edition of our ‘A day in the shoes of…’ series we hear from Georgia our Trainee Theatre Technician. Although very much ‘behind the…
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The one where Dolly ate a ball…
Today we meet the delightful Dolly, and hear of a story we are sure many pet carers will be able to relate to – what…
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The Ralpher – July Edition
Hello! Welcome to the summer edition of The Ralpher. It’s looking like it’s going to be a long, hot summer, so grab your shades and…
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Joyful Jack!
Meet the adorable Jack, a 10-week-old male Labrador who has had a bit of a bumpy start to life. Jack recently visited his local vets…
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Marvellous Missie!
Missie had a nasty swelling around her left eye which appeared suddenly. It was suspected to be caused by an insect sting or an allergic…
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A day in the shoes of Liam, Laboratory Technician and Pharmacy Assistant
In the first instalment of our ‘A day in the shoes of…’ series we hear from Liam. Liam is our Laboratory Technician and Pharmacy Assistant….
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Introducing Alan Danielski…
We are very excited to announce a new Ralpher who joins our Orthopaedic Surgery Service. Alan Danielski . He will be working closely with Stefano, Dani…
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The Ralph CPD Digest – BOAS and Laryngeal Paralysis
This is an educational blog post for our veterinary colleagues. With the summer in full flow, this month’s CPD evening focused on two relevant topics…
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Chilled-out Chester!
Chester is a very laid back Tibetan Terrier who likes visiting his local pub and climbing on the sofa after a long muddy walk! …
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Fantastic Miss Floss!
Floss, a delightful 3-year-old Cocker Spaniel, stayed with us for twelve days during which time she stole many a heart! Floss visited our Emergency and…
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Darling Daisy!
Today we meet the beautiful Daisy and hear what was causing difficulties with her neck movement. Daisy came to The Ralph as she was suddenly…
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The Ralpher – May Edition
Hello! Spring is officially here! We are enjoying the warmer weather and lighter evenings, plus our patchy lawn is starting to recover from our building…
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Meet Rio and His TPLO…
Rio recently had TPLO (or tibial plateau levelling osteotomy) surgery at The Ralph. In a previous blog, we have talked at length about this procedure….
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The Charming Charlie!
Charlie is a very charming 10-year-old Labradoodle who absolutely adores his carer Amanda. He visited us in March with a suspected oesophageal mass. Charlie was…
