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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

A day in the shoes of Shane, Night Nurse

“Hearing that a critically ill patient has improved enough to go home after weeks of treatment is the best motivation to continue providing the best…

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…

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…