Duty of Care - Animal Ambulance

28/08/2026

This ⬇️ 🐾 🌈

Anybody who has ever lost a pet knows how heartbreaking it can be. If people say “it’s just a pet”, they really don’t understand.

28/08/2026

🚑 🟢 Two emergency transfers to the same Veterinary Referral Centre in one day:

🐈‍⬛ A one year old “kitten” with a fractured pelvis. She was a stray and under the care of Cats Protection

🐕 A three year old Golden Retriever with Heart Disease ❤️‍🩹

It’s always difficult when the patients are young. 🐾

Always a privilege to play a small part in their journey to recovery 🙏

17/08/2026

I transferred this patient to The Ralph 🚑 🐾 Read about his story here…..

Over the course of a few days, Crumble’s carers noticed he had become quieter than usual, was making unusual noises, and seemed to be struggling to eat comfortably. After recognising these signs, his primary care vets found his symptoms concerning for tetanus. They immediately referred him to The Ralph for further treatment and support.

Tetanus is a rare but very serious condition caused by toxins released from bacteria that enter the body through a wound, sometimes one so small it is never found. These toxins affect the nervous system, causing painful muscle spasms that result in difficulty eating, swallowing, and walking. Although Crumble’s signs were initially mild, he became progressively more unwell during his stay and required intensive nursing care.

As his muscle stiffness worsened, our team put several supportive measures in place to keep him comfortable and stable. Because he was unable to swallow safely, a nasogastric feeding tube was placed to deliver essential nutrition directly to his stomach. A urinary catheter was also placed to allow him to urinate comfortably, as he was temporarily unable to walk independently. His treatment plan included a combination of muscle relaxants, pain relief, and antibiotics to support his recovery.

The recovery process for tetanus can be complex, and Crumble faced an additional challenge when a regurgitation episode led to suspected aspiration pneumonia. This occurs when stomach contents enter the lungs and can cause a serious infection. He was treated quickly with broad-spectrum antibiotics to treat the infection and provided high-flow oxygen therapy delivered through nasal prongs to help him breathe comfortably.

After nearly two weeks in the hospital, Crumble began showing significant signs of improvement. He was soon managing well without oxygen support, his urinary catheter was removed, and he was able to walk with minimal assistance. This wonderful progress meant he was finally able to head home with his family.

Crumble’s carers are now continuing his recovery at home with gradual exercise, administering his medications, and hand-feeding him soft food to help avoid triggering further muscle spasms 🩵

08/08/2026

🚑 🟢 This dog was diagnosed with STIFF SKIN SYNDROME, an incredibly rare condition. It is an inherited connective tissue disorder marked by hard, thick, and tightly bound skin that attaches firmly to deep tissues. It affects the joints and, in this case, was compromising his airway. 😔

04/08/2026

01/08/2026

🚑 🟢 Responded to an Emergency Callout to transfer a 57kg Bullmastiff requiring oxygen and fluid therapy. He was such a good boy! 🥰 🐾

15/07/2026

Taking this beautiful “cat” 🤭 🦁 to find his two friends ⚽️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🤞🏻

13/07/2026

🚑 Early morning patient transfer 🐾 What a beautiful start to the day 🌤️

09/07/2026

🚑 VIP patient transfer for a celebrity client 🤩 🐾

02/07/2026

🤔 Got some very strange looks from the people sitting in the veterinary clinic waiting room….

All I did was run in and say (quite assertively) “I’M HERE FOR WHISKEY!”

That was the name of the dog I was picking up! 🤭 🚑 🐾