Dog & Cat Vets in Gnosall

## Summary Shires Veterinary Practice describes itself as providing “comprehensive veterinary care” for over 70 years (no corporate group ownership is stated). Recent reviews suggest the clinic is set up for routine preventative care (vaccinations, health checks, parasite prevention via a health plan) as well as medical and dental work—especially for cats. Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include: - **Rapid help for a sick cat after phoning**, with the cat “back to full health” afterwards. - **Dental assessments and proposed dental treatment** for cats (scale/polish, dental X‑rays, and possible extractions were discussed in one review). - **Vaccinations for rabbits**, with time spent answering questions and keeping the visit calm for nervous travellers. - **Reminder system** for health checks and inoculations, and a **health plan** that includes **NexGard Spectra chews** (as described by one owner). One detailed negative review describes feeling **pushed toward costly investigations/treatment without enough home-care advice**, and raises concerns about **inconsistency between vets over time**. ## Services Services and care referenced in available sources include: - **General veterinary care** (the practice website summary states “comprehensive veterinary care”). - **Urgent/same-day-type attention by phone** (an owner reports their cat was dealt with “very quickly when we phoned”). - **Dental care for cats**, including: - Scale and polish (discussed in a review) - Dental **X-rays** - **Tooth removal/extractions** where issues are found - Discussion of gingivitis management (from a client account) - **Heart assessment** discussed for a cat with a reported heart murmur (a “scan his heart” was recommended in one review). - **Vaccinations** (rabbits’ first vaccinations mentioned; inoculations reminders also mentioned). - **Ongoing medication** (one owner describes an injection plus prescribed tablets with continued long-term meds). - **Health plans** (one owner states their pets are on health plans and receive **NexGard Spectra chews**). ## Pricing - A cat dental plan was quoted in one review as **£350–£800**, stated to include **X‑rays** and **possible tooth removal** if problems were found. ## People - **Amanda (veterinarian, no longer at the practice)** is named in one review in connection with a cat with severe stomatitis; the reviewer felt the initial plan (removing a few teeth rather than all) led to ongoing problems and additional cost later. - Other vets are not named, but owners describe: - A vet who was **“really friendly”** with two rabbits, **answered lots of questions**, and took **time and patience** to keep the visit calm. - A contrasting account where a vet was described as **polite**, but the owner felt **home dental-care advice wasn’t provided** and that recommendations (dental work plus heart scan) were motivated by cost. ## Reviews **4.5 stars from 130 reviews.** The themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Fast, effective care when an animal is unwell:** one owner reports their cat was helped quickly after calling and recovered fully. - **Preventative care and planning:** reminders for health checks and inoculations are mentioned; one owner references being on a health plan and receiving NexGard Spectra chews. - **Good handling of small pets and first-time vaccinations:** one rabbit owner highlights a calm environment, patience with travel-stressed rabbits, and thorough Q&A. - **Professional front-of-house and general service:** several reviews describe staff as “professional,” “helpful,” “polite,” and “reassuring.” - **A notable dissenting experience focused on dental recommendations and value:** one reviewer reports being quoted **£350–£800** for cat dental work including X-rays/possible extractions, felt insufficient home-care guidance was given, and describes perceived **inconsistency between vets** over the years.