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Poppy’s story

11-year-old Poppy was diagnosed with a complete atrioventricular (AV) block after she suffered several episodes of falling and fainting. This condition is characterised by a…

A milestone: the end of our first Referral Nurse Internship Programme

    A whole 12 months ago we welcomed our very first cohort of Referral Nurse Interns in a milestone moment for The Ralph: launching…

New research! Myocarditis associated with COVID-19 infection in pets

Our Cardiology team, led by Luca and Heidi Ferasin, in collaboration with fellow scientists, has conducted a ground-breaking study on the link between COVID-19 and…

The Ralpher – Autumn 2021 Edition

You can download The Ralpher here. Hi! The latest edition of our newsletter is filled with team and service insights, including a case study written…

New research from Ralpher, Alan Danielski

New research alert! We’re super proud of Ralpher Alan Danielski DVM MRCVS DipECVS European and RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery who’s been researching two…

Jerry’s story

Jerry was referred to us after he was hit by a car in October 2020. Sadly Jerry’s face had been badly damaged by the accident;…

Moody’s story

Moody by name, definitely not by nature! Moody is a very much loved member of the family. He is an eight-year-old Whippet, with a passion…

Midnight’s Story

*Warning: Graphic photos included in this article* Midnight was tragically caught in a house fire in the summer of 2020 and suffered severe burns to…

Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) Animation

What is Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS), and how is it treated? Watch this short animation to learn more. Thank you to Team Ralph and…

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…

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,…

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….

A day in the shoes of Laura, Senior Medicine Nurse

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…