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Posts Tagged ‘Cats’
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Shadow’s Journey with Feline Interstitial Cystitis
Shadow’s journey began with a visit to his local vet due to vomiting and extreme lethargy. The vet suspected a urethral obstruction due to a…
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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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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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NEW! Animation for pet carers on root canal therapy
When a tooth breaks, the central part of the tooth – the root canal – becomes exposed. The resulting inflammation and infection can cause a…
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We’re launching a Telemedicine Service!
We’re launching a Telemedicine Service for vets in practice! Watch our Internal Medicine Specialists Annelies and Hannah share more about this brand new service….
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The Ralpher – Spring 2022 Edition
You can download The Ralpher here. Hi! Welcome to the Spring Edition of The Ralpher. It’s bursting with news, stories and tips from Team Ralph…
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Mercedes’ story
Please note, this blog contains an image of Mercedes’ eye which some readers may find disturbing. Mercedes’ carer noticed she was having problems with her…
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Andrew and Cris join Team Ralph!
We are doubly excited as we announce two new members to Team Ralph. Introducing Andrew Foster and Cristoforo Ricco… Andrew joins us from The Royal…
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IVDD animation for pet carers
NEW! IVDD ANIMATION FOR PET CARERS IVVD (Intervertebral Disc Disease) is a common spinal disease in dogs and is seen occasionally in cats. Some dogs,…
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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…
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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;…
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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…
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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…
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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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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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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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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…
