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July is Sarcoma Awareness Month, and over the coming weeks we'll be sharing a series of blogs to help raise awareness of these cancers, explain the treatment options available, and introduce the dedicated oncology team here at Bridge Referrals. This week, we're starting with the basics. What is a Sarcoma? A sarcoma is a type of cancer that develops from the body's connective tissues, including muscle, fat, bone, blood vessels, nerves and fibrous tissue. The word itself comes from the Ancient Greek 'sarc', meaning flesh, and 'oma', meaning tumour or mass. Sarcomas can occur almost anywhere in the body and…

At Bridge Referrals and Emergency Vet team (EVT), we are committed to providing exceptional veterinary care while making responsible choices that help reduce our environmental impact. We are proud that 100% of our electricity is backed by UK Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs). This means that the electricity we use is matched by renewable energy generated from a blend of UK sources, including: Wind Solar Hydroelectric Biomass Landfill gas As our businesses continue to grow, sustainability remains an important consideration in the decisions we make. As part of our exciting expansion, due to open in Autumn 2026, we are…

  Handsome Rowdy! Meet the lovely Rowdy! Rowdy was referred to our ophthalmology department after his owner noticed a subtle but concerning change in the appearance of his left eye. Although Rowdy remained bright and comfortable at home, any change involving the eye can be significant, so his owner sought further investigation with our ophthalmology team. One of our Ophthalmologists, Olivia, carried out a comprehensive ophthalmic examination to assess the health of Rowdy’s eye. During the examination, she identified an intraocular mass arising from the back of the iris. Intraocular masses can vary in severity and treatment options, so obtaining…

Meet Emily Frapwell!  We are delighted to welcome Emily Frapwell to the surgical team at Bridge Referrals Veterinary Centre. Emily starts with us on 6th July 2026 and will be the second RCVS & EBVS European Specialist to join the soft tissue team, bringing a wealth of experience with her. Emily Frapwell - MA VetMB DipECVS MRCVS RCVS and EBVS® European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery Emily graduated from the University of Cambridge and initially worked in small animal first-opinion practice. She continued to develop a passion for surgery and later returned to Cambridge to complete an internship, followed by…

At Bridge Referrals, we love seeing our patients return to comfort and happiness, regardless of their age. Recently, we had the pleasure of helping Daisy, a wonderful 17-year-old cat, who came to see our Ophthalmology team with a problem that was beginning to affect her quality of life. Daisy had developed several large lumps around her eyelid which were causing irritation and discomfort. As these growths increased in size, they began to interfere with the delicate tissues around her eye, making everyday life less comfortable for her. The painful lumps around Daisy's eyes! After a thorough assessment, our Ophthalmologist, Sarah,…