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Summer’s Story: 3-weeks in ICU
“If you keep going with what you know is right, sometimes the outcome can just be this beautiful thing…” Summer’s carer, Dave, recounts Summer’s journey…
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NEW! Animation on Cataracts for Pet Carers
What are cataracts? And how can they be treated? Watch this easy-to-follow animation to learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of cataracts, including the…
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Roko’s Emergency Care
After running through a field with lots of undergrowth, Roko’s carer noticed a wound actively bleeding on his chest. They immediately took Roko to his…
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The Ralpher – Summer 2024 Edition
If you want an insight into what’s been going on at The Ralph so far this year, click here to read our latest newsletter! This…
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Maple’s Orthopaedic Surgery on a Large OCD Lesion
Maple, a gorgeous and very bouncy 8-month-old Labrador Retriever, visited Bertie and the Orthopaedics team at The Ralph to further investigate a mysterious…
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A Day in the Shoes of Vik, Surgery Patient Care Coordinator
As The Ralph’s Surgery Patient Care Coordinator, Vik Davies, works alongside our whole surgery team (both Soft Tissue Surgery and Orthopaedics). In this blog, Vik…
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Oscar’s Osteoarthritis: A New Lease of Life!
“Oscar will be 14 in July 2024. He is a totally loved family dog, living with his great friend Elmo who is another black…
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Mochi’s Journey with Polyneuropathy
Feline polyneuropathy is a rare condition that affects the peripheral nerves in cats, resulting in damage to the nerve cells. This disease causes a range…
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NEW! Cardiology Animation on Heart Murmurs
Common Conditions Explained: Heart Murmurs in Dogs and Cats Heart murmurs are most likely to be detected during your pet’s routine health check at your…
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Alan Danielski Publishes Research on a Novel Treatment Method for HIF
In a pioneering study, Alan Danielski DVM MRCVS DipECVS European and RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgeon at The Ralph, investigated the effects…
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Tina’s Story
When diabetes meets pancreatitis and suspected liver cancer… This wonderful little 13-year-old lady, Tina, first met our Emergency + Critical Care and Internal Medicine teams…
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Bumi’s Story: Longstanding Bladder Atony
Did you know that a cat’s bladder is about the size of a grape when empty? The urinary bladder is hollow and stretchy to allow…
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Characteristics of a Good Cat Carrier
Not all cat carriers are designed in the best interest of our feline friends. These tips and considerations enable us humans to maximise the level…
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IVDD: Four Stories of Hope
IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease): Four Stories of Hope As told by our Head of Physiotherapy + Rehabilitation, Kim Sheader. Featuring Keith, Betty, Lilou and…
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Our First Nurse Interns: Where Are They Now?
It’s been three years since we welcomed our very first cohort of nurses to The Ralph’s Referral Nursing Internship Programme (throwback to the announcement!) The…
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Sadie’s Sepsis Story
Sadie was very poorly when she was referred to our Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) Service: she had an infection in her womb (known as…
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Bo’s Tetanus Recovery: Against All Odds
“He just kept fighting. Against all odds, he just kept fighting…” Members of our Emergency + Critical Care team reflect on Bo’s incredible journey with…
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Pip’s Story
When Pip was a puppy, he sadly had to have one of his back legs amputated. Pip’s carer recently noticed that he had been struggling…
