Specialist Vets in Northwood

## Summary Fauna Veterinary is an **independent** clinic (not described as part of a corporate group) that presents itself as welcoming “pets of every kind,” and is listed as a **Veterinary Nurse Training facility**. Recent reviews describe a practice that’s set up for both **routine care** (annual boosters, parasite prevention) and **same-day problem solving** (an eye issue “seen without delay,” and a foxtail/grass dart up the nose handled with sedation). Owners repeatedly mention a **calm, slow-paced** visit style for nervous dogs, plus practical touches like **vaccination reminders** and **flea/worming tablets delivered on time** via a pet plan. One recent review strongly disputes the experience, alleging the clinic is “a money making machine,” which conflicts with the predominantly positive feedback. ## Services - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed in the clinic data). - **General consultations for illness/injury**, including: - **Eye issue** assessed quickly over the Christmas period (reviewed as being “seen without delay”). - **Injury care with multi-week follow-up**: one owner describes care from initial injury through **12 weeks** to full recovery. - **Sedation for procedures**: described for assessment/treatment of a **foxtail (grass dart) up the nose**. - **Preventive care**, including: - **Annual boosters** (vaccinations) mentioned in a review. - **Flea and worming tablets** supplied through a **pet plan**, with home delivery mentioned. - **Vaccination reminders** (review). - **Behaviour-friendly handling for nervous/reactive dogs**: giving space, using treats, and keeping a calmer environment are repeatedly described in reviews. ## People - **Dr. Punit**: named in multiple reviews. Owners describe him **explaining plans clearly** and **not rushing appointments** (e.g., “takes the time to explain everything clearly”), and being quick to check a dog with a suspected nasal foxtail before proceeding to sedation. - **Dr P** (likely the same person, but only initials are given in one review): singled out for being consistently good with a nervous, reactive dog on repeat visits. - **The wider team**: several reviews mention staff using **space + treats** to manage anxious/reactive dogs and creating a **calm** atmosphere; one owner also mentions pets stopping by for **weigh-ins** followed by treats/cuddles. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 210 reviews.** The sample of latest reviews includes a mix of short, general praise and a few detailed case stories, plus one recent very negative outlier. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Fast access for urgent issues**: an eye problem was reportedly seen “without delay,” and a nasal foxtail case was assessed quickly. - **Calm handling for nervous dogs**: multiple owners describe slow-paced appointments, giving dogs space, and using treats—helpful for nervous or reactive pets. - **Ongoing care over time**: one review describes treatment and support across **12 weeks** until recovery. - **Preventive-care admin that’s easy to keep up with**: pet plan users mention **on-time delivery** of flea/worming tablets and **helpful vaccination reminders**. - **Conflict noted**: one recent reviewer reports an extremely negative experience and calls the practice a “money making machine,” which contrasts with the overwhelmingly positive experiences described by others.

## Summary Blythwood Vets is a multi-branch veterinary practice accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Practice Standards Scheme, and listed as a Silver level Cat Friendly Clinic (also members of ISFM). Based on the website, it’s set up for routine preventative care (vaccinations, parasite treatment, annual health checks) as well as procedures such as neutering and dental care, with emergency services available across its locations. In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe clear explanations and thorough breakdowns of treatment plans and estimates (including a detailed estimate for a dog’s lump removal), on-time appointments, and support with end-of-life decisions; there is also a repeated 1‑star complaint from someone saying they received a bill despite never visiting. ## Services Services listed on the clinic website include: - Vet consultations - Pet vaccinations - Pet flea and worm treatment - Pet microchipping - Pet neutering - Pet dental care - Veterinary nurse clinic - Annual health checks - Weight management - Repeat prescriptions - Support for senior pets - Puppy/kitten “start of life” care and longer-term “Pet Health for Life” support - Animal health certificates From reviews, specific examples mentioned include: - Assessment, diagnosis, and advice for a leg injury - Lump removal surgery for a dog (including an estimate and explanation of what would happen next) - End-of-life euthanasia support Emergency care: the website states emergency services are available across multiple locations. Accreditations stated on the website: - Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Practice Standards Scheme (accredited) - Silver level Cat Friendly Clinic - ISFM (International Society of Feline Medicine) members - Investors in People accreditation ## People - **Anca** (vet; role inferred from context): mentioned for seeing a pet for a leg injury, with the owner noting the appointment was on time and the diagnosis and advice were clear. - **Pippa** (role not stated) and **Lou** (assistant): thanked for kindness and understanding during a euthanasia visit for a Labrador. - Staff generally: one owner notes being welcomed by name and having procedures explained thoroughly, and receiving a quickly-produced, itemised estimate for a dog’s lump removal. ## Reviews **4.6 stars from 26 reviews.** The themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Clear explanations of procedures and “what will happen next,” including reassurance around an operation described as straightforward and a pet going home soon after. - Practical communication around costs, with a detailed, broken-down estimate provided quickly for a dog’s lump removal. - On-time appointments and clear diagnosis/advice reported for an injury visit. - Kindness and support during euthanasia and difficult decision-making. - A repeated 1‑star complaint alleges a bill was sent to someone who says they have never been to the clinic, described by the reviewer as a “scam.”