Cornwall Veterinary Referrals

08/05/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱🌍🦁🦒

Sir David Attenborough has spent a lifetime bringing the beauty of our planet into our homes and reminding us why protecting nature matters. His voice, storytelling, and passion have inspired generations across the world.

Your lifelong dedication to wildlife and conservation has left an unforgettable mark on our planet and in our hearts. Wishing you a celebration as extraordinary as the legacy you continue to inspire. 💚

01/05/2026

Meet Frank the Frenchie! 🐾

Frank recently came to us after taking a tumble off the bed during an overenthusiastic case of the zoomies. He was referred to us from his primary vets after becoming non weight-bearing on his left forelimb.

X-rays revealed a lateral humeral condylar fracture — a break in the outer portion of the lower humerus (the bone above the elbow joint), a common but serious injury in small breeds like French Bulldogs.

Our orthopaedic surgeon, Christian Marchant, performed a surgical repair using a screw and wire technique to stabilise the fracture. Frank stayed with us overnight for monitoring and pain management before heading home to continue his recovery.

We’re happy to report that at his 6-week post-op check, Frank is doing wonderfully and well on his way back to his playful self 💙

Great work, Frank!

30/04/2026

Let’s talk complex mass removals 🩸

This lovely dog visited us a few months ago with a sizeable 40 x 30 mm mass located on the dorsal aspect of her carpus (wrist). This area can be particularly challenging to operate on due to the limited amount of loose skin available, making closure more difficult.

The mass was carefully excised and dissected away. To help close the surgical site, an advancement flap was created, allowing us to cover approximately 3 cm of the defect. The remaining area was left to heal by second intention.

So, what is second intention healing?
It’s a natural healing process where a wound is left open to heal from the inside out. New tissue gradually forms, filling the defect with healthy granulation tissue before skin eventually covers the area. While highly effective, it does require time, patience, and diligent aftercare.

This lovely girl needed several weeks of regular bandage changes and monitoring to support the healing process. We’re pleased to say she’s doing incredibly well, and the wound is progressing exactly as we’d hope, with healthy granulation tissue forming 🤍

Cases like this highlight the importance of tailored surgical planning and dedicated aftercare to achieve the best outcome for every patient.

23/04/2026

🐍 Adder Season Is Here 🐍

Adder season is upon us, and as temperatures rise, these snakes are waking from hibernation — often hungrier and more defensive than usual.

Adders are the only venomous snake in the UK. They’re around 40-70cm in length and brown/black with white zig-zag patterns.

In just the past week, we’ve treated three separate adder bites requiring anti-venom. While bites are still relatively rare, the risk definitely increases at this time of year.

🌿 Adders are commonly found in:

* Heathland
* Woodland edges
* Long grass and sunny spots (sand dunes)

🐶 Dogs are most at risk due to their curiosity — especially when sniffing through undergrowth.

Signs of an adder bite:

* Sudden yelp or pain
* Swelling (often around the face or leg)
* Lethargy or weakness
* Vomiting or drooling

What to do if you suspect a bite:
🚨 Stay calm and keep your pet as still as possible
🚨 Call us your vets immediately
🚨 Do not put yourself in danger
🚨 Do not attempt to apply a tourniquet

Early treatment makes a huge difference, and most pets recover well with prompt care.

If you’re heading out on walks, stick to clear paths where possible and keep dogs close in known adder habitats☀️

17/04/2026

🩵 What a busy week at Cornwall Veterinary Referrals! 🩵

Our team has been hard at work caring for a wide variety of complex and rewarding cases, from advanced diagnostic work-ups to specialist surgical procedures. It’s been a week filled with collaboration, dedication, and a shared commitment to providing the very best care for our patients.

A big thank you to our referring vets, clients, and of course our amazing team for making everything run smoothly throughout such a full schedule✨

As we head into the weekend, we hope you all get a chance to slow down and enjoy some well-earned rest with your two- and four-legged companions. Wishing everyone a peaceful and happy weekend ahead! 🐾

14/04/2026

Head over to our Penmellyn Vets page to see how we can help detect early signs of pre-clinical diseases🩺

Wellness Screens 🤝🏽 Pre-clinical Diseases

Let’s talk Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy ❤️

Also known as HCM is the most common heart disease in cats - especially in our lovely Maine C***s because they have a known genetic risk.

HCM is a condition where the heart muscle (usually the left ventricle) becomes abnormally thick. This makes it harder for the heart to pump blood effectively.

Maine c***s carry a mutation in the gene which is linked to inherited HCM, making them more at risk of developing the disease, although not all.

Our wellness screens may pick up things like heart murmurs or irregular rhythms which can allow us to act fast on pre clinical diseases like HCM.🐱

*our wellness screens are designed for healthy animals, if you feel your animal is showing clinical signs please book a consultation with a Vet.

11/04/2026

Happy National Pet Day from all of us at Cornwall Veterinary Referrals 🐾🩵

Here’s the lovely Rosie, who was recovering beautifully after her laparoscopic spay, enjoying some well-deserved cuddles with our amazing nurse Holly 🥰

She was an absolute superstar and soaked up all the love and attention!

Today we’re celebrating all the incredible pets who bring so much joy, comfort, and companionship into our lives 🐶🐱

Give your furry friends an extra cuddle from us!

05/04/2026

Happy Easter🐣🐰🥚🍫🌷

02/04/2026

⭐️ 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 ⭐️

We’re delighted to welcome 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘀𝗲𝘆 to work alongside our team at Cornwall Veterinary Referrals and Penmellyn Vets as a 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁.

Tracey is a dual-qualified human and veterinary physiotherapist who provides evidence-based rehabilitation to help pets recover from injury or surgery, improve mobility, manage chronic pain, and support long-term musculoskeletal health. 𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆.

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝗕𝗦𝗰 (𝗛𝗼𝗻𝘀) 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗣𝗴𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗺. She has also gained valuable experience working with complex orthopaedic and neurological cases during placements at leading referral centres all over the country!

We’re super excited to have Tracey’s expertise on board. Working closely with our vets and nurses, 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆, 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 🩵

If you’d like to find out whether physiotherapy or hydrotherapy could benefit your pet, please get in touch with our team 🐾

📞01637 880307

27/03/2026

Who remembers the lovely Daisy?🌼

Daisy was in with us 6 weeks ago for TPLO surgery on her right leg and came back to us last week for us to operate on her left leg🦴

Unfortunately around 50-60% of dogs require this surgery on the other leg within a year.

Daisy recovered so well after her first so we’re hoping this continues🤍