Farm Vets in Petersfield

## Summary The Canine Fitness Centre is set up primarily for canine physiotherapy and hydrotherapy, with facilities that include a hydrotherapy pool and an underwater treadmill, plus an onsite vet. Across the latest reviews, owners describe a structured process (a thorough initial assessment followed by a treatment plan) and practical rehab support such as tailored home exercise plans. Several reviews give mobility-focused outcomes—for example, a dog that had been limping badly later returning to longer walks, and arthritis cases improving gait and comfort after aquatic treadmill sessions. Owners also mention the team taking time to build confidence in the water for nervous dogs. ## Services Based on the clinic website summary and the latest reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include: - **Physiotherapy** (mobility and strength work; rehabilitation support) - **Hydrotherapy**, including use of a **hydrotherapy pool** - **Underwater treadmill** sessions (mentioned in arthritis/mobility improvement contexts) - **Osteoarthritis/arthritis support** (aimed at comfort, gait, and quality of life) - **Post-operative care** (listed on the website) - **Preventative care / early intervention** (one owner describes ongoing attendance for prevention and strengthening) - **Performance clinics** (listed on the website) - **Behavioural support**, **nutritional support**, and **chiropractic care** (listed on the website) - The website also lists **feline care**, while the site summary elsewhere indicates dogs; this is not clarified in the provided sources. ## People Named team members mentioned in reviews include: - **Leanne** and **Tom**: credited with guiding a dog’s treatment so it was “the right sort of treatment for his condition,” and providing ongoing support throughout. - **Jenna**: repeatedly mentioned for patience with an “energetic” dog during recovery work. - **Hannah**: mentioned in multiple reviews for handling older dogs with arthritis/mobility issues at their pace during treadmill/hydro sessions; one owner also notes a personal touch (a birthday card and toy). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 47 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Mobility and pain-relief outcomes are frequently cited**, including improved walking distance after earlier limping, and smoother/less painful gait in arthritis cases following underwater treadmill work. - **Owners describe a clear rehab pathway**, including thorough assessments and treatment plans, plus **home exercise programmes** (in one case, adapted to the owner’s own health limitations). - **Handling and pacing are recurring specifics**: staff help nervous dogs get comfortable in the pool and work “at his pace” during sessions. - **Support through complex or end-of-life situations** is mentioned, including continued comfort-focused care when multiple conditions limited what could be achieved.

## Summary Petersfield Integrated Vets is an **independent** veterinary practice (established **2015**) focused on **integrated veterinary medicine**—combining conventional care with **acupuncture** and **laser-based therapies**. Reviews consistently describe longer, calmer consultations and a strong emphasis on reducing pet stress: one owner notes **standard appointments are 20 minutes** (compared with 10 minutes elsewhere), and multiple reviews mention pets being **given time to settle** rather than being rushed or pressured. Owners also describe the clinic being used for **chronic pain/mobility cases** (e.g., arthritis, back pain) and for **support alongside conventional treatment**, including a second-opinion scenario where surgery was avoided after a change in management. Concrete examples from reviews include: **twice-weekly acupuncture and laser therapy for feline arthritis**, **laser acupuncture** used for an older dog with a complicated dental/nasal infection scenario, and a “full MoT” visit that included a **calm blood test** with treats and handling that kept dogs relaxed. ## Services Services mentioned on the clinic website and in reviews include: - **Acupuncture** - Used in reviews for chronic arthritis (cats) and back pain (dogs) - **Laser services / laser therapy** - Used alongside acupuncture in arthritis management - **Laser acupuncture** (as described by an owner) - **Blood testing** (mentioned as “calm, no fuss blood test” during a check-up) - **Second opinions / non-surgical management discussions** (one owner sought an opinion when another vet recommended surgery for bladder stones; management included diet change and acupuncture) ## People - **Mar** (vet; role inferred from multiple reviews where pets “see Mar”) - Owners describe Mar taking time to help pets feel at ease and using acupuncture/laser approaches for mobility and pain problems (arthritis, back issues). - Mentioned in a second-opinion case involving bladder stones, where the owner reports improvement over several months with diet changes and acupuncture. - **Dr Alonso** (vet) - Named by an owner as part of the first-visit experience that felt relaxed and supportive of a holistic approach. - **Sharon** (receptionist) - Mentioned for practical help when a client got lost—coming out to find them—and for a friendly welcome. - **Veterinary nurse** (unnamed in one review) - Mentioned as part of a welcoming first visit. ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 52 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Pets being kept calm: owners repeatedly mention staff **giving pets time to settle**, using treats/cuddles, and avoiding a rushed feel. - Integrated pain and mobility care: reports of improvement with **acupuncture and laser therapy** for **arthritis** and **back pain**, including a cat attending **twice-weekly** sessions. - Longer appointment structure: one owner highlights **20-minute standard appointments**. - Owners seeking alternatives: one review describes getting a **second opinion** when surgery for bladder stones was suggested elsewhere; the owner reports stones **dissolved over ~3 months** after diet changes plus regular acupuncture. - Some reviews describe marked improvement after an initial visit, including a case where an older dog received **laser acupuncture** during an appointment for complex symptoms linked to infection.