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    Working with Rata

      Practice Booklet

      A summary of our information sheets for practices

      Brucella Policy

      Regarding imported and at-risk patients

      Referral and Surgery Safety Checklist

      A checklist which guides you from the point of referral to surgery

      Surgical Preparation Guide

      A guide for RVNs on surgical preparation

      Theatre Guide

      A guide to surgical preparation, premdication, IV fluids and anitbiosis

    Vet Clinic Forms and Guides

    Radiograph Position Guides

    Cruciate Surgery

    Patella Surgery

    Elbow Disease

      Elbow Dysplasia

      An information sheet for the pet owner.

      Ununited Anconeal Process (UAP)

      An information sheet for the pet owner

      Dynamic Ulna Osteotomy (Proximal/Distal)

      An information sheet for the pet owner.

      Radiograph Guide – Elbow

      A guide for vets/nurses performing radiography

      Arthroscopy

      An information sheet for the pet owner

      Humeral Intracondylar Fissure (HIF)

      An information sheet for the pet owner

    Hip conditions

      Hip Dysplasia

      An information sheet for the pet owner

      Femoral Head and Neck Osteotomy (FHNO)

      An information sheet for the pet owner

      Hip toggle (treatment for hip dislocations)

      An information sheet for the pet owner

    Arthrodesis

      Arthrodesis

      An information sheet for the pet owner

    Canine Osteosarcoma

      A guide to canine osteosarcoma

    Stem Cell Therapy and PRP

      Stem Cell Therapy for Pet Owners

      An information sheet for the pet owner

      Stem Cell Therapy for Vet Practices

      An information sheet for veterinary practices

    Ophthalmology

      Prolapsed Nictitans Gland (Cherry Eye)

      An information sheet for the pet owner

      Entropion

      An information sheet for the pet owner

      Indolent Ulcer

      An information sheet for the pet owner

      Corneal Ulcer

      An information sheet for the pet owner

      Client discharge sheet (Ophthalmology)

      Print this out to use for medication and post op advice

    Soft Tissue Surgery

      BOAS Surgery Anaesthesia Planning

      Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)

      An information sheet for the pet owner

      Laryngeal Paralysis (Tieback Surgery)

      An information sheet for the pet owner

      Mass removal

      An information sheet for the pet owner

      Perineal Hernia

      An information sheet for the pet owner

      Total Ear Canal Ablation (TECA).

      An information sheet for the pet owner.

      Anal Gland Sacculectomy

      An information sheet for the pet owner

    Post Operative Care

      Resting your cat after surgery

      An information sheet for the pet owner

      Resting your dog after surgery

      An information sheet for the pet owner

      Client Discharge Sheet (Orthopaedic Surgery)

      Print this out to use for medication and post op advice

      Client Discharge Sheet (Soft Tissue Surgery)

      Print this out to use for medication and post op advice

      Client discharge sheet (Ophthalmology)

      Print this out to use for medication and post op advice

      Post Operative Care – Fractures

      An information sheet for the pet owner

      Post Operative Care – General

      An information sheet for the pet owner

      Post operative care – External Skeletal Fixator

      An information sheet for the pet owner

      Drain care for wounds

    Drug Guides and Pain Scoring

      Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs (LOAD)

      A client questionnaire form for monitoring osteoarthritis in dogs

      Glasgow Composite Measure Pain Scale

      Short Form pain score for monitoring pain in the post operative patient

      Surgical Drugs Guide

      Guidance for pre-medicatants and dose ranges

      Chronic Drugs Guide

      Guidance for chronic analgesia medication

      Outpatient Analgesia Review November 2022

      A report on analgesia in the outpatient setting

    How-To Videos

    Newsletters

      Spring 2026

      Welcoming Jessica (RVN) and Tom (Ultrasonographer) to the Rata team. In this issue: Tom’s take on why image quality matters in ultrasound, Alasdair on when to operate in canine dermatology cases, plus practice news and our radiograph competition celebrating outstanding diagnostic imaging.

      Autumn 2025

      Welcoming Yiannis to the team, celebrating a decade of Hayley and Vicky, exploring HIF/IOHC, understanding regenerative therapy options and our team updates

      Spring 2025

      Welcoming new team members, navigating canine patella cases, a glimpse into a day in the life of surgeon Hannah and our team embracing adventure. Plus a fun fact patallae quiz!

      Autumn 2024

      New team members boosting our client care team, Birmingham and Soft Tissue services . Oli and Matt have written articles on perineal hernias and tarsal injuries and the team have been busy behind the scenes!

      Spring 2024

      Welcoming our new ophthalmology service, surgical correction of femoral varus to correct patella luxation, oral surgery and managing hypothermia in the anaesthetised patient.

      Autumn 2023

      Article on TECA-BO, complex fracture repair and expansion to services offered

      Spring 2023

      PADS, pelvic fracture and analgesia review

      Autumn 2022

      Case report: Tibio-tarsal luxation, Osteosarcoma diagnosis, Care of external fixators and a day in the life of Libby

      Spring 2022

      Gleno-humeral instability, case conundrum and how to take stressed radiographic views

      Autumn 2021

      Brachycephalic anaesthesia, OCD case report and radiographic calibration

      Spring 2021

      A day in the life of..., case conundrum and a hip toggle in a cat

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