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Whisker & Woof

#1 Vet in Blackheath, Greater London

4.8
Independent Clinic

Whisker & Woof – Vets in Blackheath

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

Whisker & Woof describes itself as a new, independent veterinary practice focused on preventative, routine, and urgent care, and states it provides emergency and out-of-hours services. The website lists Zero Pain Philosophy, RCVS Small Animal Practice, and ISFM Silver Cat Friendly Practice accreditations.

Whisker & Woof describes itself as a new, independent veterinary practice focused on preventative, routine, and urgent care, and states it provides emergency and out-of-hours services. The website lists Zero Pain Philosophy, RCVS Small Animal Practice, and ISFM Silver Cat Friendly Practice accreditations.

From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe

  • Clear, unhurried consults where options are explained (including diagnostics and treatment choices for senior pets).
  • Urgent/problem visits being handled promptly and calmly (examples include gastrointestinal illness and emergency appointments).
  • Procedures and aftercare, including spay surgery and post-op follow-up (one owner reports a next-day check-in after euthanasia).
  • On-site ultrasound being available (mentioned by a reviewer as equipment the practice has invested in).

Services

Based on the website summary and the reviews, the clinic is associated with

  • Preventative care (website), including vaccinations and kitten checks (reviewed).
  • Routine care (website).
  • Urgent care (website), with owners describing emergency visits and support during acute illness (reviews).
  • Emergency and out-of-hours services (stated on the website).
  • Diagnostics: ultrasound on-site (mentioned in a review).
  • Dentistry: management of complex dental issues in an elderly dog (reviewed).
  • Surgery: spaying (reviewed) and another pet reported to have had surgery with pre- and post-op reassurance (reviewed).
  • End-of-life care: euthanasia following examination, with time offered to say goodbye and follow-up the next day (reviewed).

Species note: the website lists cats, while reviews also describe care for dogs, kittens, and a rabbit.

People

  • Jason (vet; role implied throughout reviews): repeatedly described as taking time to listen and explain options. Examples owners give include not rushing appointments, answering “numerous” questions, and being proactive and clear about diagnostic/treatment paths for a senior cat.
  • Melissa (role not stated in the review): mentioned alongside Jason in an end-of-life appointment, with the owners highlighting kindness, being given as much time as needed, and a next-day check-in from the practice.
  • Reviews also mention a vet and nurse team being attentive and gentle during kitten visits.

Reviews

4.8 stars from 135 reviews. The latest reviews are strongly positive and focus on specific clinical situations (urgent illness, surgery, senior-pet decision-making, and end-of-life care). “”

  • Owners describe calm handling of urgent cases, including emergency visits and treatment for gastro problems that resolved.
  • Detailed explanations and shared decision-making are mentioned, especially around diagnostics/treatment choices for older pets.
  • Follow-through after difficult visits is highlighted: one owner reports being contacted the next day after euthanasia to check how they were coping.
  • Procedural care and aftercare come up (spay surgery, post-op support, and a post-operative jacket used after surgery).

Location

143 Lee Road

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