Rutland House Referrals

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

*terms and conditions apply

13/04/2026

10/04/2026

Hey friends, Monty here! 👋

Cruciate surgery (with TPLO) might sound like a big, fancy word, but it simply helps fix a wobbly knee so dogs like me can walk, run, and play again without discomfort.

The vets at Rutland Referrals carefully reshape the top of the shin bone so it stays steady and strong. I know it sounds technical but trust me… it helps loads!

If your dog is struggling with knee trouble, now’s a great time to get advice.

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

*terms and conditions apply

01/04/2026

🌻 Springtime Special Offers! 🌻
Patella surgery now £3,000 – any weight 🐾
Plus more great referral offers available 🪻
👉 www.rutlandreferrals.com

*Terms and conditions apply.

17/03/2026

🐾 Meet the very handsome Reuben! 🐶💙
Reuben is an 8‑year‑old golden retriever who recently came to see our Internal Medicine and Oncology clinician, Dr Christopher Saul, after his owners noticed, he was straining to urinate, going more often than usual, and clearly feeling uncomfortable.
During his examination, we found that Reuben’s prostate gland — which sits just below the bladder in male dogs — was enlarged. The good news was that his blood tests were normal, and imaging showed no issues with his kidneys or bladder. An abdominal ultrasound confirmed an enlarged but otherwise healthy‑looking prostate, with no other abnormalities present.
Reuben was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a very common condition in older, entire (non‑castrated) male dogs. It’s linked to normal age‑related hormonal changes and can cause urinary discomfort.
He began medication to shrink the prostate and make urination more comfortable — and the results were fast! Within just one week, Reuben’s symptoms had completely resolved. 🎉
He is now awaiting castration, which will address the underlying hormonal cause and help prevent the issue from returning.
🐕‍🦺 If your male dog is straining to urinate, going more frequently, or seems uncomfortable, it’s always worth having them checked. Many conditions, like Reuben’s, respond very well to treatment.

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

12/03/2026

🧠✨ Successful Neurosurgical Management of an Intracranial Meningioma in a Cat

We’re proud to share a case showcasing the incredible teamwork, technology, and specialist skills within our neurology and surgery teams.
Our feline patient was diagnosed with a large intracranial meningioma, confirmed on pre‑operative MRI as a significant extra‑axial mass causing considerable pressure on the brain.
Our surgical team performed a craniotomy to allow complete macroscopic removal of the tumour. Due to the size of the bone window needed for safe excision, the skull was reconstructed using a titanium mesh, providing long‑term strength and protection.
📸 Images include:
• Pre‑operative MRI
• Intraoperative tumour removal
• Titanium mesh reconstruction
Cases like this highlight the power of advanced imaging, meticulous neurosurgical technique, and modern reconstructive materials in achieving excellent outcomes for our veterinary patients.
💙 A huge well done to everyone involved in this cat’s care!

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

10/03/2026

🐾 Meet Holly, a brave 9‑year‑old Boston Terrier! 🐾
Holly was Referred to our Dermatology team in early December after her family noticed she was losing patches of hair and had a sore, bald, crusty area between her shoulder blades. Despite trying topical antiseptics at home, the lesion kept getting worse.
Holly has a history of IBD, diagnosed back in 2022, and she’d been on long‑term steroids to manage her diarrhoea. Her medication had recently been changed from prednisolone to budesonide—both powerful anti‑inflammatory drugs, though budesonide tends to have fewer whole‑body side effects.
During her dermatology visit, Silvana carefully reviewed Holly’s history and examined her skin. She suspected that Holly’s symptoms were caused by calcinosis cutis, a condition where calcium deposits build up in the skin, making it hard, crusty, and prone to infection. This can happen after prolonged steroid use.
To help Holly heal, the first step was to gradually reduce the steroids. Silvana also started her on topical DMSO, a treatment that helps break down the calcium deposits. Holly was referred to our Internal Medicine team too, where her IBD treatment plan was updated—reducing budesonide and pairing it with another anti‑inflammatory medication.
✨ We’re thrilled to share that Holly’s hair is growing back beautifully, her skin has healed, and she’s now free from diarrhoea on her new treatment plan.
Go, Holly! 💛🐶
We’re so proud of her progress and the teamwork across our departments that helped her get back to feeling her best. 💕

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