Rutland House Referrals

27/05/2026

🐾 A challenging but rewarding case for our surgical team…

Lovely Louie came to us with a large mass located in a very delicate area near his tail. Due to its position, achieving wide surgical margins was always going to be difficult, and we knew from the outset that reconstruction would likely be complex.
During surgery, the mass proved to be more extensive than initially expected, involving deeper soft tissues and surrounding muscle. Our team carefully performed an advanced “en bloc” resection to remove as much of the affected tissue as possible.
Following removal, Louie was left with a significant wound that required reconstruction using a specialised skin flap. This technique allowed us to close the area without tension and support healing in what is a particularly challenging location. A surgical drain was also placed to aid recovery and reduce complications.
✨ Cases like Louie’s highlight just how closely cancer surgery and reconstructive techniques go hand in hand, requiring careful planning every step of the way.
📸 We’re sharing a few images to show the journey:
Before surgery, After tumour removal and Final reconstruction.
💙 Well done to the whole team involved in Louie’s care!

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06/05/2026

🌟 Dr Duncan Midgley – An Experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon You Can Trust 🌟

We’re proud to shine a spotlight on Dr Duncan Midgley BVMS CertSAO MRCVS AVP (SAO) — our highly respected Clinical Director and Orthopaedic Surgeon here at Rutland House Referrals.
With over 25 years of specialist orthopaedic experience, Dr Midgley brings exceptional skill, dedication, and compassion to every patient he treats.
🐾 Why we’re so proud of him:
🎓 Graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1991 and achieved his RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Orthopaedics in 1996.
🏅 Recognised as an RCVS Advanced Veterinary Practitioner in Small Animal Orthopaedics since 2014.
🐕‍🦺 Special interests include cranial cruciate disease, locking plate systems, and advanced techniques used in complex trauma cases.
🌍 An experienced lecturer who has presented at BSAVA, VetFest, the London Vet Show, and the World Veterinary Orthopaedic Congress.
🛠 Consultant and educator for Securos Orthopaedics, teaching surgeons across the UK and USA.
📚 Co‑author of several peer‑reviewed research papers, contributing to the advancement of veterinary orthopaedics.
Whether he’s performing life‑changing orthopaedic surgeries, teaching the next generation of vets, or working closely with owners to create the best treatment plan, Dr Midgley is known for his calm expertise and his commitment to improving mobility, comfort, and quality of life for pets.
We’re incredibly lucky to have such an accomplished surgeon leading our orthopaedic team. 💙
If your pet needs the best orthopaedic care, they’re in excellent hands 🙌

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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.

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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 💫
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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