Dog & Cat Vets in Alton

## Summary Cedar Vets is an **independent** veterinary clinic (the website says it has been independent since **1893**). Recent reviews suggest it’s set up for **routine care plus same-day urgent assessments**, with owners describing being “fitted straight in” for sudden wobbliness in a terrier and being offered a **same-day visit or a home visit** after a phone call about a cat’s bowel issue. Practical details mentioned by owners include a **large practice with big waiting rooms**, and one reviewer says there is a **“calm cat corner”** for anxious cats. Multiple reviewers also note they didn’t feel **pressured into extra treatments**. ## Services - **Preventative and routine care** - Annual health checks mentioned. - Nail trimming mentioned (paw/nail cut). - Vaccinations/injections mentioned (“second round of injections”). - **Illness and urgent appointments** - Same-day appointment availability is mentioned by owners, including being “fitted straight in” for an acute episode. - Treatment/support for an injured cat is referenced (details not specified). - A case of **aspiration pneumonia** is mentioned, with ongoing veterinary care noted. - **Ongoing/chronic care** - **Cartrophen injections** are mentioned as a regular treatment for one dog. - **Surgery** - One reviewer says they were bringing their cat in for an operation (procedure not specified). - **Cat-friendly handling** - A reviewer reports being told the practice has a **“calm cat corner”** for anxious cats. - **Out-of-hours** - The website states that **out-of-hours contact information is available for urgent veterinary treatment**. - **Training** - Listed as a **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (from the structured clinic data). ## Pricing - The website mentions a **Lifetime Care Club** that offers members **free consults** with vets and nurses (no price stated). - One reviewer comments the service was good but **“possibly a bit expensive”** (no figures given). ## People - **George (vet)**: Mentioned for a “thorough, reassuring examination” during an urgent visit for a terrier that had gone wobbly. - **Tom (vet)**: Credited with care during a dog’s **aspiration pneumonia** episode. - **James (vet)**: Mentioned in connection with regular **Cartrophen** appointments. - **Sylvia**: Praised for handling a dog’s vaccination visit—making a fuss of the dog and helping her stay calm (“not frightened at all”). - **Reception team**: Specifically described as “brilliant” during an urgent call/visit coordination. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 733 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Same-day access and responsiveness**: owners describe being fitted in quickly for urgent concerns and being offered immediate appointments (including a home-visit option). - **Clear explanations and reassurance**: reviewers mention staff taking time to answer questions and explain things, including supportive phone guidance for a worried owner. - **Handling that reduces pet stress**: treats/cuddles are mentioned, and one reviewer reports a “calm cat corner” for anxious cats. - **No sense of being pushed into extras**: one owner explicitly contrasts Cedar Vets with fears of being “pushed… about all sorts,” saying that wasn’t their experience. - **Facilities experience noted**: comments include large waiting rooms and that consult rooms felt “not overpowering” for pets. - **Cost can be a concern**: at least one reviewer flags it as “possibly a bit expensive,” despite being happy with the service.

## Summary Cedar Vets describes itself as an **independent** practice that has provided pet care **since 1893**. The website highlights a focus on **preventative healthcare** via its **Lifetime Care Club**, which is stated to include **free consultations with vets and nurses** for members. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention **clear explanations and advice** (including being reassured after an appointment) and practical continuity for complex cases—one reviewer describes pets with **diabetes, pancreatitis, Cushing’s syndrome, mammary tumours, dental disease (“rotten teeth”) and eye loss**, with treatment plans discussed in detail and honesty when end-of-life was near. ## Services - **Preventative care** is emphasised on the website through the **Lifetime Care Club** (positioned as a way to reduce barriers to routine/preventative visits). - **Vaccinations** are specifically mentioned in reviews (including a “most relaxed visit” where cats “didn’t even notice” during vaccination). - **Complex/chronic condition management** is described in reviews, including cases involving **diabetes**, **pancreatitis**, and **Cushing’s syndrome**, with discussion of treatment plans. - **Dental problems** are mentioned in a rescued dog described as having **rotten teeth**. - **Cancer-related care** is referenced in a case involving **mammary cancerous tumours**. - **End-of-life care** is repeatedly mentioned, with reviewers describing staff being compassionate and honest when it was time to say goodbye. - **Urgent care instructions**: the website says that for urgent medical care you should **call 01962 808306 or visit the emergencies page**. ## People - **Sophie** is mentioned for **explaining a dog’s problems and giving sound advice**, leaving the owner reassured. - **Sylvia** is described as being **well-informed about a Labrador’s history**, giving informative guidance, and checking in on a new puppy with helpful advice. - **Millie** is singled out for a **calm vaccination visit for cats**, described by the owner as the most relaxed vet visit they’ve had. - Reviews also describe continuity for complicated cases: one long-term client notes that some pets had a **lead vet** who would “make space in their day” and knew the animal’s needs. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 170 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Owners frequently mention **clear explanations and advice** that help them feel reassured after appointments. - Several reviews emphasise support through **difficult decisions and end-of-life**, describing staff as compassionate and honest about prognosis/timing. - **Handling of anxious or sensitive pets** comes up via examples like cats staying relaxed during vaccinations. - Practical experience points include being **able to get appointments quickly** (mentioned by a plan member) and continuity for pets with **long-term, complex medical needs** through a consistent lead vet.

## Summary Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists is a multi-disciplinary referral hospital providing specialist care for cats and dogs, including emergency and critical care. The website lists a broad set of referral services (from cardiology and internal medicine to neurology/neurosurgery and orthopaedics), and recent reviews repeatedly describe advanced diagnostics and complex inpatient cases (for example echocardiography for coughing/breathing issues, blood transfusion and extensive testing for immune-mediated anaemia, and emergency spinal surgery). Owners also mention clear explanations of options and aftercare, plus written follow-up reports after consultations. ## Services Based on the website and recent owner reports, services and capabilities include: - **Emergency and critical care** - **Diagnostic imaging** and advanced diagnostics (owners mention “advanced testing and diagnostic facilities” and **echocardiography**) - **Cardiology** (mitral valve disease/congestive heart failure work-up; detailed cardiology consults) - **Internal medicine** (complex investigations and ongoing medication plans mentioned) - **Oncology treatment** (lymphoma management including an enzyme treatment and **chemotherapy** described in a recent review) - **Neurology & neurosurgery** (one review describes **emergency spinal surgery**) - **Orthopaedic surgery** (one review describes a **plate fitted in a leg**) - **Anaesthesia and analgesia** - **Dermatology** - **Dentistry** - **Soft tissue surgery** - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed in the clinic data) ## People Named team members mentioned in the latest reviews: - **Shaun (Medicine Team)**: seen for admission and investigation including echocardiography; owners mention clear explanations and follow-up reports, and being kept informed during testing and treatment. - **William / Will (Cardiologist)**: described as detailed and thorough in explaining heart conditions; a follow-up cardiology appointment is mentioned after initial investigation. - **Lorna**: described as easy to talk to about an ongoing condition and “Mia’s future”; another owner highlights her compassion and support across multiple visits. - **Xavier**: mentioned alongside Shaun for clear explanations during a case involving transfusion and multiple tests. - **Vicky**: associated with orthopaedic surgery (leg plate); an owner notes she was available to help by phone and took stress/anxiety into account during the dog’s stay. - **Kasia (Oncologist)**: praised for being clear about what treatment could and couldn’t achieve and for having an explicit plan, with treatment started promptly. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 200 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Complex, referral-level care described** (e.g., spinal surgery, heart failure work-up with echocardiography, blood transfusion, chemotherapy). - **Frequent mention of being kept informed**: regular updates during hospital stays, detailed explanations of options/aftercare, and written follow-up reports. - **Handling anxious or difficult-to-handle pets**: owners describe nervous pets being made comfortable, and cats/kittens relaxing quickly with staff. - **Inpatient stays and owner access**: one owner reports a 10-day stay for sepsis with daily visits arranged when the dog was able, plus ongoing updates when they called.

## Summary Amery Veterinary Group is a veterinary practice that also acts as a **Veterinary Nurse Training** facility (stated in clinic data). Recent reviews describe routine companion-animal care such as **examining dogs during appointments**, with owners repeatedly mentioning a **helpful reception team** and vets who are **easy to talk to**. A **membership “plan” offering discounts** is mentioned in one review, and another notes they **didn’t have to wait long** for their appointment. ## Services - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (explicitly stated). - **General veterinary consultations/examinations** (owners describe vets examining their dogs and caring for pets over many years). - **Ongoing care for dogs and other pets** (multiple reviewers mention using the practice for their pets long-term). ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 154 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Owners often describe the team as **kind/compassionate** during stressful situations (e.g., when a dog is unwell). - Multiple reviews highlight **clear, approachable communication**, with vets described as **easy to talk to** and staff as **knowledgeable and helpful**. - Practical experience points include **short waits for appointments** and an overall smooth first-visit process. - One reviewer mentions a **plan that provides discounts** if you join.