Rutland House Referrals

Rutland House Referrals A multi discipline Referral Centre based in St Helens, Merseyside, offering a National Veterinary Referral Service. " Your Pet - Our Pet "

Our team of specialist veterinary surgeons and nurses are committed to proving gold standard care our patients. We are a Referral Centre based in St Helens, Merseyside, offering a National Veterinary Referral Service. Based in St.Helens, Merseyside we have been serving the community’s pets for over 50 years. We are a Veterinary Hospital offering care to patients not only locally as our Referral Service also treats patients nationally. We have an experienced, caring and enthusiastic team of Veterinary Surgeons with special interests and expertise in a wide variety of companion animal conditions. Our aim is to provide the best possible health care for your pets in a pleasant friendly environment. We are committed to keeping up to date with the latest developments in modern veterinary practice, providing high-quality treatment at sensible prices.

🌟 Advanced Imaging Spring Offers at Rutland House Referrals 🌟We’re here to provide fast, high‑quality diagnostics for yo...
27/02/2026

🌟 Advanced Imaging Spring Offers at Rutland House Referrals 🌟

We’re here to provide fast, high‑quality diagnostics for your pet's & patients with our advanced imaging services.
🐾 MRI – £2250*
🐾 CT – £1200*
*Consultation & report fee not included.

Our experienced team ensures every patient receives exceptional care from consultation through to diagnosis.
📩 Contact us today to book or arrange a Referral www.rutlandreferrals.com

🌼🐾 Spring into Action with our Referral Surgery Offers! 🐾🌼Does your dog need Cruciate or Patella surgery?For a limited t...
27/02/2026

🌼🐾 Spring into Action with our Referral Surgery Offers! 🐾🌼

Does your dog need Cruciate or Patella surgery?
For a limited time this spring, we’re offering special prices to help them get back to happy, active living.
✨ Cruciate Surgery (including TPLO): £3,000
✨ Patella Surgery: £3,000
✔️ Both include the consult fee
Our expert referral team is here to support your pet with exceptional care every step of the way.
📅 Available throughout March, April & May
📣 Follow us and share to help spread the word!
Get in touch for more info or ask your vet to refer today www.rutlandreferrals.com

🌿 Let’s get them bouncing into spring again!

27/02/2026

Our first patient review today was Wilfred, a 5‑year‑old Dachshund who, just five weeks ago, was unable to walk on his back legs. His MRI revealed an intervertebral disc extrusion at T11–T12 causing significant ventral spinal cord compression.
Following a right‑sided T11–T12 hemilaminectomy and has been recovering ever since.
And today… Wilfred WALKED back into the consult room! 🙌
He’s now fully ambulatory with only mild hindlimb ataxia — and honestly looked very proud of himself.
Happy dog.
Happy owner.
Very happy surgeon.
🐾💙

www.rutlandreferrals.com

🐾 Happy ! 🐾Celebrating the little companion who brings so much warmth, personality, and everyday happiness. From goofy ...
20/02/2026

🐾 Happy ! 🐾
Celebrating the little companion who brings so much warmth, personality, and everyday happiness. From goofy moments to quiet cuddles, life is simply better with a furry friend by your side. 🐶🐀🦜🐰🐱🦄💛
Show us your pets today — we’d love to see them! 🐾✨

🐾✨ Meet Sunny! ✨🐾Beautiful Whippet Sunny had quite a scare when she fell from a window and unfortunately fractured her f...
18/02/2026

🐾✨ Meet Sunny! ✨🐾
Beautiful Whippet Sunny had quite a scare when she fell from a window and unfortunately fractured her front leg.
Thanks to our Referral team, she underwent orthogonal locking plate fixation to repair a distal radius & ulna fracture. 🦴
Distal antebrachial fractures in sighthounds can be especially challenging, but an orthogonal locking plate provided stable fixation and secure distal purchase.

We’re so proud of how brave Sunny has been throughout her recovery. 💛

Case Spotlight: Ernie 🐾Meet Ernie 🐾Ernie, a gorgeous young Dachshund, was referred to our hospital as an emergency after...
05/02/2026

Case Spotlight: Ernie 🐾

Meet Ernie 🐾

Ernie, a gorgeous young Dachshund, was referred to our hospital as an emergency after suddenly becoming very unwell with severe vomiting, dark diarrhoea and collapse.
When he arrived, Ernie was critically ill and in shock. Thanks to rapid, intensive treatment — including aggressive IV fluids and round‑the‑clock supportive care — he responded quickly and began to stabilise.
🔍 Tests ruled out a blockage or infection, and his signs were most consistent with a severe form of gastroenteritis, with acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea syndrome (AHDS) considered the most likely cause.
💉 With fluids, stomach‑protecting medications, anti‑nausea treatment and pain relief, Ernie continued to improve steadily. Just a few days later, he was back to eating normally and feeling like himself again 🎉
💡 Why this matters:
AHDS can come on suddenly and be life‑threatening, but early veterinary care and prompt treatment can make all the difference.
We’re so pleased to see Ernie doing so well — and very grateful to his owners and referring vet for acting so quickly 💙

⚠️ Sensitive Content Notice: The following images are graphic and may be upsetting to some. Please take care before view...
04/02/2026

⚠️ Sensitive Content Notice: The following images are graphic and may be upsetting to some. Please take care before viewing.

🐾🧠 Successful Surgical Removal of a Spinal Meningioma in a Dog
We successfully performed the surgical excision of a spinal meningioma in a canine patient. Detailed preoperative MRI allowed accurate localisation of the lesion and careful planning of a safe surgical approach.
The procedure was successful, and the patient is demonstrating encouraging postoperative recovery. Cases like this underscore the critical role of advanced imaging and meticulous surgical planning in veterinary neurosurgery.
For those with a clinical interest, MRI images and intraoperative photographs of the excised mass are included below.

www.rutlandreferrals.com

🌙🐾 Happy Doggy Date Night! 🐾🌙Today is all about celebrating the special bond we share with our pets. Whether you're head...
03/02/2026

🌙🐾 Happy Doggy Date Night! 🐾🌙
Today is all about celebrating the special bond we share with our pets. Whether you're heading out on an adventure, exploring a new trail, strolling through the park, or snuggling up for a cozy movie night at home, take this time to spoil your dog with extra love and attention.
Because every dog deserves a night where they feel truly cherished. ❤️🐶✨
How will you be celebrating?

🌟 Rosie’s Remarkable Recovery 🐾Meet Rosie, a lovely five‑and‑a‑half‑year‑old Cockapoo who was referred to our Medicine a...
30/01/2026

🌟 Rosie’s Remarkable Recovery 🐾

Meet Rosie, a lovely five‑and‑a‑half‑year‑old Cockapoo who was referred to our Medicine and Oncologist, Dr Christopher Saul, after developing spontaneous bruising and bleeding — including blood in her faeces. She had fresh bruises across her stomach and gums, and there was no history of injury or access to anything she shouldn’t have.
💉What We Did:
Blood tests revealed she had a very low platelet count. Platelets are small blood cells that help the blood to clot, so without enough, bruising and bleeding can occur. Further tests — including checks for infections, urine tests, and a CT scan — found no other cause. Rosie was diagnosed with immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (IMT), a condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys platelets. Fortunately, most cases respond well to medication.
💊 Treatment & Recovery:
Rosie was treated with vincristine (a drug usually used for cancer, but in this case to boost platelets) followed by the steroid prednisolone to suppress the immune reaction. She responded brilliantly, and her bruising has completely disappeared. She’s now doing really well as we gradually reduce her medication. 💛

If your pet has a complex or unexplained medical problem, remember that referrals are always welcome — we’re here to help. 🐶✨

www.rutlandreferrals.com

🐾 Meet Harvey – Our Brave Boy! 🐾Harvey, a 5-year-old Golden retriever, came to us feeling unwell. He had been drinking m...
28/01/2026

🐾 Meet Harvey – Our Brave Boy! 🐾
Harvey, a 5-year-old Golden retriever, came to us feeling unwell. He had been drinking more water than usual, seemed generally dull, and had sore joints. Initial treatment at his usual vet hadn’t helped, and he suddenly became very painful and unwell.
🔬 What We Did:
Blood tests showed very high calcium levels, a warning sign of serious disease.
A CT scan revealed multiple areas of bone damage.
Samples from his affected bones and bone marrow confirmed multiple myeloma, a type of bone marrow cancer.
💊 Treatment & Recovery:
Harvey started medication to treat the cancer, alongside pain relief to keep him comfortable. Within days, he was noticeably brighter, happier, and more energetic. So far, he’s had minimal side effects and is responding very well.
🌟 Why This Matters:
Harvey’s case shows the importance of careful monitoring, thorough testing, and advanced veterinary care. With ongoing treatment, he has a good chance of enjoying a happy, comfortable life for the next few years.

📸 A huge thank you to Harvey’s dad for sharing so many gorgeous photos — we absolutely love them! 💛🐾

www.rutlandreferrals.com

21/01/2026

Severe hindlimb lameness – when orthopaedics isn’t the main issue 🦴➡️🧠
This case is a great reminder that not all marked pelvic limb lameness is orthopaedic in origin.
Flossy presented with an acute, non–weight‑bearing right pelvic limb lameness, graded 10/10 on dynamic assessment.
Orthopaedic examination was largely unremarkable, with only mild right patellar subluxation, felt to be incidental and unlikely to explain the severity of the clinical signs.
Given the mismatch between clinical presentation and orthopaedic findings, advanced imaging was pursued.

🔹 MRI findings
Marked right sciatic neuropathy
Marked right femoral neuropathy
Significant muscle atrophy secondary to denervation

💡 Key takeaway:
This case highlights the importance of maintaining a broad differential list in severe lameness cases and considering neurological causes early, particularly when clinical signs appear disproportionate to orthopaedic findings.

Yesterday our wonderful team came together for a bake sale in memory of one of our much‑loved nursing colleagues, while ...
20/01/2026

Yesterday our wonderful team came together for a bake sale in memory of one of our much‑loved nursing colleagues, while also raising funds for 💜🐾

We marked the occasion alongside , taking a moment to pause, connect, and enjoy a cup of something warming – because looking after each other matters just as much as the work we do every day.

Thank you to everyone who baked, donated, and took part. Moments like these remind us of the strength of our team and the importance of kindness, connection, and support.

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Rutland House Referrals is a multi-discipline veterinary referral centre, where high quality care is provided by experienced and enthusiastic veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses. The centre has recognised specialists in the following disciplines: Dermatology Orthopaedics Opthalmology Oncology Soft Tissue Surgery Cardiology Diagnostic Imaging Many of the qualified veterinary nurses are diplomates or qualified via the degree route, and they are responsible for the nursing care of the patients. The centre has auxiliary nurses who take care of the day to day needs of the patients and work alongside the veterinary nurses to provide high quality care. The team at Rutland House Referrals keep abreast of advances in veterinary medicine, surgery and nursing and this is reflected in the standard of care given to the patients. The team is committed to providing high quality care in a comfortable environment and at sensible prices.