Bridge Animal Referral Center
Bridge Animal Referral Center is a general practice practice in Edmonds, WA. Procedures include Urogenital Tumors, Thyroid Tumors, Auriculectomy, and Oral Chemotherapy.
About
Bridge Animal Referral Center (BARC) in Edmonds, WA, specializes in comprehensive cancer care, offering services in oncology and surgery. The center provides advanced diagnostics, various chemotherapy options including electrochemotherapy, immunotherapy, and palliative care. Surgical services encompass soft tissue, thoracic, abdominal, head and neck, and cardiac surgeries, including both cancerous and non-cancerous procedures.
BARC operates as a referral center, collaborating with referring veterinarians to provide specialized care for pets with cancer. The clinic offers later day appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays and can assist with triaging oncologic emergencies, referring critical cases for monitoring as needed. They also facilitate advanced imaging and radiation therapy through external referrals.
Procedures
- Urogenital Tumors
- Thyroid Tumors
- Auriculectomy
- Oral Chemotherapy
- Primary Lung Tumors
- Mandibulectomy
- Total Ear Canal Ablation & Bulla Osteotomy (TECABO)
- Pericardectomy
- Thymoma and Mediastinal mass removal
- Skin & Soft tissue mass removals
- Chest Wall Resection
- Digit Amputations
- Nephrectomy
- Oncology
- Gall Bladder Mucoceles
- Electrochemotherapy
- Skin Reconstruction (grafts & flaps)
- Immunotherapy
- Liver Lobectomy
- Adrenalectomy (when not in vena cava)
- Parathyroid Tumors
- GI resection & Anastamosis
- Nasal Planum Reconstruction
- Lymph node removal throughout the body
- Clinical Trials
- Surgery
- Palliative care
- Referral for Radiation therapy
- Routine splenectomy (not bleeding)
- Complimentary referring veterinarian consultations
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Hemipelvectomy for Pelvic tumors
- Eyelid & Orbital mass removals
- Maxillectomy
- Tonsillar & other oral mass removals
- Cancer staging and diagnostics
- Hospice counseling
- Vascular Ring Anomalies
- Ear Tumors
- Skin & Musculoskeletal Limb Amputations
Frequently asked questions
- What types of cancer treatment does BARC offer?
- BARC offers a range of oncology services including cancer staging and diagnostics, electrochemotherapy, immunotherapy, injectable, intralesional, and oral chemotherapy, as well as palliative care and hospice counseling. They also provide complimentary consultations for referring veterinarians and participate in clinical trials.
- What surgical services are available at Bridge Animal Referral Center?
- Bridge Animal Referral Center provides surgical oncologic services covering skin and musculoskeletal, abdominal, thoracic, head and neck, and cardiac surgeries. They also perform various non-cancerous surgeries such as Total Ear Canal Ablation and Bulla Osteotomy, Salivary Mucocele and Ranula, Laryngeal Paralysis, Anal sacculectomy for chronic sacculitis, and Ectopic Ureters.
- Can my pet receive electrochemotherapy at BARC?
- If your pet has a superficial and accessible tumor that has been surgically removed, they may be a candidate for electrochemotherapy. This novel technique shows promise in controlling tumors of the skin, eyelid, footpad, and lips. Veterinarians can inquire if a pet's tumor is suitable for this therapy.
- What happens during an initial consultation at BARC?
- During the initial consultation, you will meet with a Specialist to discuss available options. It is important for your pet to be present for a physical examination and evaluation of their clinical status. Additional diagnostics or staging tests may be recommended based on previous records, the physical exam, and the disease process.
- Does BARC offer advanced imaging?
- Yes, BARC offers advanced imaging with a 64 Slice CT scanner. They also discuss recommended locations for advanced imaging and radiation therapy with other specialties in the Seattle area.