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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….

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…

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…

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:…

Meet Annelies Willems, our new Internal Medicine Diplomate!

We are delighted to introduce you to Annelies, our new Internal Medicine Diplomate! Annelies joins our busy Internal Medicine Service as we continue to strive…

Rosie’s story

This is the beautiful Rosie, who is our very first feline patient to be fitted with a pacemaker. Fitting pacemakers in cats is not a…

Freddie’s story

After a walk one day, Freddie seemed to be in pain when he moved his neck. He began struggling to use his front legs properly…

New Walkin’ Wheels help our patients get back on their feet

Our patients who are recovering from neurological and movement disorders can now benefit from the use of Walkin’ Wheels dog wheelchairs.  These specially designed wheelchairs…

The Ralpher – August 2020 Edition

You can download The Ralpher here. Hello! Welcome to our August edition of The Ralpher. It has been heartwarming to see how the veterinary community…

Bod’s story

Bod was taken in by Cat Welfare Luton at eight weeks old after he was sadly found abandoned with his mother at the side of…

NEW! Referral Nurse Internship Programme

Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) curious about referral work? As part of our evolution and development, we are really excited to offer this…

A day in the shoes of Tash, Ophthalmology Nurse

“One of the most enjoyable moments of my role is reuniting patients with carers after cataract surgery. They come into the hospital blind and leave…

Chris and Heather join Team Ralph!

We are excited to announce two new arrivals to Team Ralph: Chris Posporis and Heather Covey. Chris joins Sue Fitzmaurice as we expand our Neurology…

Kika’s story

Update: With a heavy heart and permission from Kika’s carer, we are updating this blog to say that Kika was very sadly put to sleep…

Puppy farm survivor Vivian regains sight

Vivian, a very sweet 4 year old Miniature Schnauzer, was rescued from a Welsh puppy farm in September 2019 by the charity Friends of Animals…

Amber’s double CUE surgery

Our Orthopaedic Surgeon, Alan Danielski, first met playful Amber when she was referred for assessment of the lameness in her left forelimb. An arthroscopy (a…

Ronnie defeats the deadly parvovirus

Ronnie is an adorable American Bulldog who came to The Ralph aged just 3 months old. He had been suffering from diarrhoea, which despite treatment…