Rutland House Referrals

28/04/2026

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We are incredibly proud to share that our much-loved Head Veterinary Surgeon, Alexa, is taking on an amazing challenge in support of Vetlife 💙

On 4th and 5th July, Alexa will be walking an incredible 100km over two days to raise money for this vital charity 🚶‍♀️

Vetlife provides essential support to those in the veterinary community, offering confidential advice, mental health support, and financial assistance to veterinary professionals in need.

This challenge is especially meaningful, as Alexa is doing it in memory of her late best friend, John, a fellow veterinary surgeon.

Her fundraising target is £500, and she is already doing so well – thank you so much to everyone who has supported her so far!

Donations and sharing this post to help raise awareness would be hugely appreciated 🐾💙

https://www.justgiving.com/page/alexa-montgomery-2?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

28/04/2026

🐾 Internal Medicine Referral case of the Month: Meet Bobby! 🐾

Bobby is a lovely Cockerpoo who was referred to us here at Rutland House Referrals to see our clinician in oncology and internal medicine, Dr Christopher Saul.
For quite some time, Bobby had been struggling with intermittent diarrhoea. Over the past 18 months, this gradually became more frequent and severe, even resulting in a few accidents at home — something his owners were understandably concerned about.
When Bobby came to see us, we carried out a thorough investigation, including blood and urine tests and an abdominal ultrasound scan. The reassuring news was that no serious underlying disease was found. Instead, the findings were most consistent with a common group of conditions known as chronic enteropathy (sometimes referred to as inflammatory bowel disease).
Before considering any invasive procedures, Dr Saul started Bobby on a simple fibre supplement — and the results were fantastic! ✨ Within just a few days, Bobby’s diarrhoea completely resolved, and he was back to his happy, comfortable self at home, enjoying playing⚽️!
Bobby will remain on his fibre support for now, and we’ll continue to monitor him to ensure he continues to do well.
This case is a great reminder that ongoing digestive issues are always worth investigating — and sometimes, a relatively simple change can make a really big difference. 💙🐶

👉Get in touch for more info or ask your vet to refer today www.rutlandreferrals.com

27/04/2026

🌟 Dermatology Referral case of the Month: Nellie’s Happy Ending 🌟

From this… to THIS 😮
You won’t believe the turnaround.

Get in touch for more info or ask your vet to refer today www.rutlandreferrals.com

27/04/2026

🌟 Dermatology case of the Month: Nellie’s Happy Ending 🌟

Meet Nellie, a gorgeous 15‑month‑old blue Staffordshire Bull Terrier 💙
Nellie was referred to our Dermatology Service after 5 months of relentless itchiness and progressive hair loss. Her caregiver told us that Nellie just wasn’t herself anymore — she was constantly scratching, unsettled, sad, and had stopped playing with her best friend and housemate, Bella the chocolate Labrador 🐾
Despite being treated with several anti‑itch medications, Nellie’s skin just wasn’t improving.
When Nellie arrived, our dermatology team Silvana and Bertie took a detailed history, carefully examined her, and collected samples from her skin and ears. What they found explained a lot:
🔴 Her skin was very red and inflamed
🧴 She had hair loss on her chest, neck, and in patches on her back
👂 Her ears were extremely inflamed and painful
Under the microscope, the skin samples revealed large numbers of Demodex mites, tiny cigar‑shaped parasites that normally live quietly inside hair follicles. In Nellie’s case, they had multiplied excessively — a condition known as demodicosis — and were even present in her ears.
Demodex overgrowth can occur for several reasons, including a temporary drop in immune system efficiency. On its own it causes hair loss and inflammation, but not itchiness. Since Nellie’s samples showed no bacteria or yeast, an underlying allergy was suspected as the main cause of her intense itching.
✨ The treatment plan:
• Bravecto® to reduce the Demodex population and support her immune system
• Cytopoint® injection to rapidly control her itch
🐕💖 The result?
Nellie is now doing brilliantly — her hair has regrown, her skin is comfortable, and she’s back to playing happily with Bella. And perhaps most importantly…
🧶 Her owner no longer needs to learn knitting to make Norwegian‑pattern jumpers to protect her from the sun and cold!
If your pet is itchy, losing hair, or just not acting like themselves, don’t ignore it — help is available, and happy endings like Nellie’s are absolutely possible 🌈🐾

Get in touch for more info or ask your vet to refer today www.rutlandreferrals.com

27/04/2026

💙 Maggie’s Journey – Part 5 🐾

🐕 Look at Maggie now! (8 weeks later) - an incredibly happy girl, back enjoying life thanks to the skill, care and teamwork of Duncan Midgley and our amazing nursing team 💙🐶
Stories like Maggie’s remind us why we do what we do. Seeing pets regain their comfort, mobility, and joy is truly rewarding 💫
Get in touch for more info or ask your vet to refer today www.rutlandreferrals.com

24/04/2026

💙 Maggie’s Journey – Part 4 – Day After Surgery 🐾

🎥 Here is Maggie the day after her hip replacement surgery, just before heading home 🏡🐶 Bright, comfortable, and already on the road to recovery.
The last video shows Maggie just before her sutures were removed — a lovely milestone in her journey. From day to day, her recovery continued with steadily improving limb function, strength, and confidence 💪✨
Watching progress like this is incredibly rewarding and a reminder of what these procedures can achieve for our patients 🐾💙
Stay tuned as we continue to share Maggie’s recovery journey 🐶✨
Get in touch for more info or ask your vet to refer today www.rutlandreferrals.com

23/04/2026

💙 Maggie’s Journey – Part 3 🐾

🦴 Maggie’s X‑rays following surgery 🐾
Here are Maggie’s post‑operative X‑rays following her total hip replacement. A bone‑ingrowth press‑fit cup and a cemented stem were used to create her new artificial hip — a strong, long‑lasting solution designed to support pain‑free movement for the rest of her life 💙
Seeing these images is always incredibly rewarding, as they represent not just successful surgery, but a future of improved comfort, mobility, and quality of life for patients like Maggie.
Stay tuned as we continue to share Maggie’s recovery journey 🐶✨
Get in touch for more info or ask your vet to refer today www.rutlandreferrals.com

22/04/2026

Remember Bobbi? 🐶
Here’s an update on how he’s doing following his cruciate repair surgery — fantastic progress and great to see him back on his feet.
For more information about referrals, please get in touch with us or ask your vet to refer today:
🔗 www.rutlandreferrals.com

22/04/2026

💙 Maggie’s Journey – Part 2 🐾

🔍 After carefully reviewing Maggie’s X‑rays and assessing her comfort and mobility, our orthopaedic surgeon, Duncan Midgley, recommended a total hip replacement as the best way to restore her quality of life.
Using specialised computer planning software, Maggie’s surgery was meticulously planned to ensure an accurate, tailored fit for her new hip implant 🦴✨

💙 Follow Maggie’s story over the next few days as we share her journey and recovery.

Get in touch for more info or ask your vet to refer today www.rutlandreferrals.com

21/04/2026

🐾 Meet Maggie 🐾

Maggie is an 8‑year‑old Golden Retriever who was struggling with painful hip arthritis. Her right hip had become so sore that it was affecting her exercise and quality of life — so her vet referred her to our orthopaedic surgeon, Duncan Midgley for assessment.

💙 Follow Maggie’s story over the next few days as we share her journey and recovery.

Get in touch for more info or ask your vet to refer today www.rutlandreferrals.com

21/04/2026

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This week, we’re celebrating the incredible people who are often the very first voice you hear and the first smile you see when you visit us 💜

Our Veterinary Receptionists are the heart of the front desk - juggling phones, comforting worried owners, coordinating busy diaries, and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

Their kindness, patience and organisation make such a difference to our team and to every client who walks through the door. We truly couldn’t do it without them.

Thank you for everything you do - not just this week, but every single day. Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week! 🐾✨

16/04/2026

Jeremy here and I’m here to chat Patella surgery. 🤓

Sometimes our kneecap (humans call it a patella) slips out of place and makes our back leg do that funny little skip, you’ve probably seen it.

Patella surgery helps keep that wobbly kneecap where it should be, so walking, running, and sofa‑jumping feel easy again.

The team at Rutland Referrals does this all the time, and they look after us really well. Plus i got extra cuddles!

Learn more about our limited time offers*: https://rutlandreferrals.com/referring-vets/referral-services/orthopaedics

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