Analgesia Archives

The Ralpher – Spring 2022 Edition

You can download The Ralpher here. Hi! Welcome to the Spring Edition of The Ralpher. It’s bursting with news, stories and tips from Team Ralph…

Mercedes’ story

Please note, this blog contains an image of Mercedes’ eye which some readers may find disturbing. Mercedes’ carer noticed she was having problems with her…

Andrew and Cris join Team Ralph!

We are doubly excited as we announce two new members to Team Ralph. Introducing Andrew Foster and Cristoforo Ricco… Andrew joins us from The Royal…

IVDD animation for pet carers

NEW! IVDD ANIMATION FOR PET CARERS IVVD (Intervertebral Disc Disease) is a common spinal disease in dogs and is seen occasionally in cats. Some dogs,…

Residencies all round!

Not one, not two, not three, but FOUR members of our team are about to commence residencies in their respective fields. A quartet of pride!…

Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) Animation

What is Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS), and how is it treated? Watch this short animation to learn more. Thank you to Team Ralph and…

George’s story

11-year-old George was referred to our Neurology team after his carers noticed a sudden change in the way he was behaving: he was circling, pacing,…

The Ralpher – Spring 2021 Edition

You can download The Ralpher here. Hello! Welcome to our Spring edition of The Ralpher. We’re proud to talk about our team and our patients….

General Anaesthesia Animation for Pet Carers

This animation takes you step by step through the general anaesthesia process for cats and dogs. It includes what to expect before and after…

Rosie’s story

This is the beautiful Rosie, who is our very first feline patient to be fitted with a pacemaker. Fitting pacemakers in cats is not a…

The Ralpher – August 2020 Edition

You can download The Ralpher here. Hello! Welcome to our August edition of The Ralpher. It has been heartwarming to see how the veterinary community…

Dexter’s story – a 3D reconstruction

Dexter is an adorable 1-year-old Shih Tzu who came to The Ralph for further investigation into his forelimb deformity. Due to his small size, Dexter’s…

A day in the shoes of Becky, Registered Veterinary Nurse

In today’s blog, we step into the shoes of Becky, our Anaesthesia and Theatre Nurse and Champion of Eco-Friendliness. Becky is passionate about all things…

Putting a spring back in Roxy’s step

Roxy, a lovely 11-year-old German Shepherd, had been doing well despite her advancing years. In the month before she came to The Ralph, she had…

The Ralpher – September 2019 Edition

Hello! Welcome to our penultimate edition of The Ralpher for the year. It’s jam-packed with all things Ralph including news, stories, and tips. We hear…