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Small animal referral practice, situated at Penmellyn Vets, in Cornwall.

06/10/2025

⭐️𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬⭐️
Our Braveheart awards is an evening where we invite back animals and their owners who have shown great courage and had a lasting impact on the staff at penmellyn over the past year.

These awards are about recognising the strength and resilience of the animals we care for, and the commitment of the people who love them.

It also gives our staff the joy of seeing the amazing progress these animals have made after their time in the hospital✨

We thank everyone who attended and made it such a special night for all🤍

01/10/2025

😎 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿! 😎

She comes in regularly for 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆, a gentle, drug-free treatment that helps ease arthritis pain.
By reducing inflammation and boosting circulation, laser sessions help keep her comfortable and on the move. 💕🐾

👉 Want to keep your pet as cool and comfy as Willow?
Give us a call to learn how laser therapy can help your furry friend!

30/09/2025

Meet this little cutie, Nora🐾

Nora is from Bosnia, her owners were told that she had been spayed prior to being imported. However, she started showing signs of coming into season. Her own vets ran some tests which showed ovarian tissue present still. Nora was referred to us for a laparoscopy to look for the abnormal tissue.

But Nora had other plans. Before her planned surgery she became ill. Her own vets carried out an ultrasound and identified an abnormal fluid-filled lump in her tummy! She was sent over to us the next morning.

During surgery we found Nora still had an entire o***y and half of her uterus! More worryingly on her other side the uterus and o***y had been removed, but the ureter (the tube that carried urine from her kidney to the bladder) had accidentally been tied off, causing a build up on urine, turning her right kidney into a swollen, fluid-filled sac which was now not functional!

Nora had surgery to remove her remaining uterus and o***y and her abnormal kidney was also carefully removed.
She is now back bursting with energy and bounced back amazingly 🩷

26/09/2025

🩵Happy National Dog Week!🩵

From playful pups to our wise old friends, both past and present, we love every wag, wiggle, and wet nose 🐾🐶
Here’s to all the dogs who have made -and continue to make our days brighter✨

26/09/2025

Hamish was recently internally referred to us due to a large abscess swelling on the side of his face!

To rule out underlying causes, we performed a CT scan to check for any foreign body (such as grass seeds, splinters, or other material) that could be causing the infection.
The area was then explored, flushed and a drain was put in place.

👉 What is an abscess?
An abscess is a pocket of pus caused by infection, often following a bite, scratch, or pe*******on of the skin by a foreign object.

✅ What to look for in your pet:
• Sudden swelling
• Pain when touched
• Discharge or foul odor
• Lethargy or reduced appetite

Throughout his treatment Hamish always kept his tail wagging and has responded well to treatment. His drain has been removed and he is almost back to his normal happy self🩵
Isn’t he just the cutest?🥹

20/09/2025

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT ON LAST SLIDE
Riley was recently referred to us with a large lipoma on his right hind limb. After a CT scan to check the extension of the mass and the structures involved and biopsies of the mass which confirmed a lipoma, we were able to remove the large lipoma.

Lipomas are common in dogs, especially as they get older. While many can be left alone, those that grow rapidly, interfere with mobility, or are located near important structures (like nerves or joints) often require surgical removal.💉

The surgery was successfully performed by our highly skilled veterinary surgeon, Helen Wood, who holds a certificate in Small Animal Surgery. The surgery required careful dissection as the sciatic nerve was closely associated with the mass!🩺

We wish Riley all the best with his recovery💚

16/09/2025

🌸 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝘅𝘆! 🌸

This sweet girl recently visited us for surgery to correct a 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗱 — more commonly known as 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘆𝗲 🐶👁️

This condition happens when the tear gland in the corner of the eye slips out of place, causing a red, rounded swelling. While it can look a little worrying, it’s usually not painful — but it does need treatment to protect the eye’s long-term health and keep tear production normal.

Roxy was such a brave little star during her procedure and is recovering beautifully. 💕
We’re so proud of her! 🐾✨

11/09/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝗴𝗮𝗿 💛

He came to see us last week for a 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 after his family noticed increased panting and loud, raspy breathing. This surgery helps to hold open the airway in dogs with 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀, making it easier for them to breathe comfortably.

The procedure was carried out by our amazing vet Helen, who holds a 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆. Our experienced vet nurse Meg closely monitored his anaesthetic to ensure his safety and comfort throughout the procedure. 🩺

We’re delighted to share that Asgar is recovering well and breathing much more easily! 💙

09/09/2025

Meet Ivy, the brave little dachshund!🐾

Ivy was recently referred to Cornwall Veterinary Referrals and underwent a CT scan and spinal surgery also known as a hemilaminectomy following signs of hindlimb weakness a condition often linked to Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)

Thanks to a successful procedure and dedicated post-op care by the nurses and Ivy’s owners, she is already making huge progress!🩵

Recovery after spinal surgery takes time, patience, and teamwork. With rest, physical therapy, and plenty of encouragement, pets like Ivy can regain strength and mobility overtime.

👉 If your pet is showing signs of back pain, weakness, or difficulty walking/ jumping it is important to seek veterinary attention - early treatment can make a huge difference.

04/09/2025

The team at Cornwall Veterinary Referrals and Penmellyn Vets absolutely love to hear how our patients have progressed post discharge🩵

Nala was referred to us after her own vets found a very large and aggressive tumour also known as an Osteosarcoma.

Nala received CT scans, bone marrow biopsies, a leg amputation and chemotherapy.💊
Fast forward a year and Nala is absolutely thriving and zooming around on her three legs🐾

If you’d like to leave us a review or let us know how your animal is progressing - we would love to hear from you.

01/09/2025

🐾 𝗔𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗲’𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆! 💖

Meet Aggie, the brave 11-year-old Terrier who came to our St Austell branch with a very bloated tummy. She was quickly transferred to our St Columb hospital, where scans revealed a 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 — fluid building up around her heart and affecting her ability to pump blood properly. 💔

After multiple fluid drains over several months, we opted for a long-term solution: a 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘆 — a 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗸𝗲𝘆𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 to remove part of the sac around her heart. This minimally invasive approach meant a faster, less painful recovery. 🩺🔍

Aggie was a star patient, and we’re thrilled to say she’s now back to enjoying her favourite beach runs and loving life again! 🌊🐾

Huge thanks to our 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯 and to Aggie’s wonderful family for trusting us with her care. 💕

13/05/2025

❔Did you know ❔

Here at St Columb we offer laser therapy as part of our bespoke rehabilitation services for our post orthopaedic patients, as well as pets suffering from osteoarthritis and other mobility ailments🦴🐶

✨ Benefits of Laser Therapy in Animals ✨

🐶 Pain Relief – Reduces both acute and chronic pain.
🐶 Decreased Inflammation – Minimises swelling and promotes joint function.
🐶 Faster Healing – Speeds up recovery of wounds, injuries, and surgeries.
🐶 Improved Circulation – Enhances blood flow for better tissue repair.
🐶 No Drugs Needed – Non-invasive and safe, even for sensitive pets.
🐶 Better Mobility – Helps older animals move more comfortably.
🐶 Nerve Support – Aids in nerve healing and reduces nerve pain.

To book in, or for more information please call our team on 01637 880307

Address

Penmellyn Vet Hospital
Newquay
TR96BX

Telephone

+441637880307

Website

https://www.cornwallveterinaryreferrals.com/

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