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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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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….
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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…
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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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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:…
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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…
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Romeo’s story
“I knew he had fight in him even though he couldn’t lift his head or move his little body. We raced up to The Ralph…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Luna’s Story
Luna’s story has been kindly shared by her carers Jo and Karen. It is a tale of love, devotion, and how sometimes the road to…
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The Ralpher – First Anniversary Edition
You can download The Ralpher here Hello! Welcome to this very special edition of The Ralpher. This month we celebrated our First Anniversary – yes…
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The amazing Atticus
“This time last year, Atticus, my Birman cat, should have died. He was critically ill with an intestinal blockage. My own vet did not think…
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The Ralph CPD Digest – Approach to the trauma patient
This is an educational blog post for our veterinary colleagues. Every second counts in an emergency situation. Being able to quickly and appropriately stabilise a…
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Liebchen’s story
This week’s blog tells the story of the wonderful, special and queen-like Liebchen. The following words have been written by Liebchen’s carer, Natasha, and our…
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The Ralpher – September 2019 Edition
Hello! Welcome to our penultimate edition of The Ralpher for the year. It’s jam-packed with all things Ralph including news, stories, and tips. We hear…
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Navigating a visit to the vets when you’re an anxious dog – Phoebe’s story
Here is the gorgeous Phoebe, who came to The Ralph for treatment of her elbow dysplasia (abnormal development of the elbow joint). Phoebe, like a…
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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…
