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Tully’s story – osteosarcoma

Five-year-old Tully from Guernsey was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in his right front leg after visiting our oncology hospital in Guildford. Professor Nick Bacon recommended that the best course of treatment was total limb amputation. His dad, Lance, was incredibly worried at the prospect…

Canine osteosarcoma

What is canine osteosarcoma (OSA)? OSA is a malignant tumour of bone and it is the most common bone tumour found in dogs. It mostly affects the limbs (appendicular skeleton) but it can also develop in the skull, spine and…

Orthopaedic service

Noel FitzpatrickManaging Director   Fitzpatrick Referrals hosts the largest team of specialist veterinary surgeons dedicated to orthopaedics in the UK. Orthopaedic surgeons at Fitzpatrick Referrals are part of an integrated team of veterinary care professionals who all provide individual and…

Cancer management – is it ever too late?

At Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology and Soft Tissue, we can offer patient-tailored treatments for dogs and cats with all forms of cancer. Every animal’s individual situation is assessed, and a unique plan is created. In this blog, one of the specialists…

Client Column: Tully by Lance Plunkett

Tully, by Lance Plunkett Tully is an eight-year-old Australian Kelpie who I’ve had since he was eight months old. He is extremely loyal, loves a cuddle and is super well behaved. People who meet Tully always love him – he…

In conversation with Radiographer Felicity Stringer

Felicity Stringer, a radiographer at Fitzpatrick Referrals Orthopaedics and Neurology and Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology and Soft Tissue, offers an insight into life working across both centres and multi-disciplines. 1. What made you make the move from human radiography to veterinary…

Spotlight on: Limb sparing & limb salvage surgery

Through the dedication of our orthopaedic surgeons and extended patient care team, we are able to treat a variety of clinical conditions that require more bespoke intervention. We asked the clinical team some frequently asked questions about limb sparing and…

Innovative orthopaedic procedures

Alongside our daily caseload of routine orthopaedic procedures, we perform a small number of advanced and custom procedures for dogs and cats where traditional surgical methods may not be appropriate or when the problem is so complex or unusual that…

Brain tumours

What is a brain tumour? A brain tumour is a form of cancer affecting the covering of the brain tissue or the brain itself. How can I tell if my dog or cat has a brain tumour? A pet will…

12 pet cancer questions answered

To mark World Cancer Day, we collected the most commonly asked questions our oncology team receives to shed a light on some of the subjects families want to know about when they find out their pet has cancer. 1. How…

Radial endoprosthesis for bone cancer

The radial endoprosthesis is a limb sparing surgery that replaces a section of bone affected by a bone tumour to prevent the need for full limb amputation. The endoprosthesis completely replaces the section of bone affected by cancer and bridges…

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