Dog & Cat Vets in Croydon

## Summary Paxton Veterinary Clinics Ltd is a small-animal practice (ownership group not stated) offering routine consultations and health checks, plus practical extras like relocation assistance and pet travel discounts. Recent reviews repeatedly mention support for anxious or nervous pets (including a rescue dog and a scared dog returning to vets after bad prior experiences), and straightforward appointment access (same-day slots and online booking mentioned). The clinic also seems set up to help coordinate urgent care when needed—one reviewer says Emily helped arrange an emergency vet for their cat. Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include a “nice big reception area,” appointments “run to time,” and a vet choosing medication to help a fearful dog relax for a follow-up visit rather than forcing an exam. ## Services Services explicitly mentioned across the website summary and reviews include: - **Vet consultations and pet health checks** (website). - **Procedure explanations and aftercare planning**: a reviewer notes detailed explanation of a kitten’s procedures. - **Support for anxious/nervous pets**: multiple owners describe staff adapting the approach for fearful cats/dogs and not pushing an exam when a dog became defensive. - **Urgent care coordination**: one owner says the team helped arrange an emergency vet for their cat. - **Relocation assistance** (website). - **Pet travel discounts** (website). - **Online booking** is mentioned by a reviewer. ## Pricing - One reviewer reports they **were not charged for the initial appointment**, only for **medication**, after the vet opted to medicate a very anxious dog and rebook the exam for the next day. (No standard fees are stated.) - The website mentions a **Pet Health Club® Plus plan** where **consultations are included**, but **no price** or full inclusions are provided in the available summary. ## People - **Emily**: mentioned for “attention to detail” when explaining a kitten’s procedures, and for helping arrange an emergency vet for a cat. - **Adam and Pru**: thanked by a long-term client (7 years) for looking after their cats with “professionalism and tenderness.” - **Klarisa**: described as consistently offering helpful advice, including during a cat’s illness. - **Joe**: referenced in a lighthearted comment about a cat’s behaviour; no clinical detail provided. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 394 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Handling nervous pets thoughtfully**: owners describe staff staying calm with scared animals and adjusting plans (e.g., using medication and rebooking rather than forcing an exam). - **Clear communication**: specific praise for detailed explanations of procedures. - **Access and organisation**: reports of same-day appointments, easy booking (including online), and appointments running on time. - **Facilities and arrival experience**: a “nice big reception area” is mentioned. - **Urgent situations**: one reviewer highlights help arranging an emergency vet for a cat.

## Summary Selsdon Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an **independent veterinary practice**. From the latest reviews, it appears set up for **general consultations across multiple pet types**, with owners mentioning **prompt same-day appointments**, **thorough check-ups**, and **support around end-of-life care**. Concrete details owners mention include: - A **guinea pig** being seen “very promptly” and given a **thorough check-up** (not just cats and dogs). - **Home euthanasia** for a family dog, followed by a **condolence card, paw prints and fur clippings**. - Consultations described as **not rushed**, with pets checked “thoroughly.” ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned in the available information include: - **General consultations and health checks** (owners describe thorough examinations for a “poorly” cat and a guinea pig). - **Care for small mammals** (guinea pig appointment specifically referenced). - **End-of-life care**, including **euthanasia at home** (as described by one family). - **Keepsakes/memorial items after euthanasia**: condolence card, paw prints, and fur clippings (as described in reviews). ## People Named team members mentioned by reviewers: - **Tenielle**: credited with helping a “poorly” cat feel at ease and being **checked thoroughly** during the visit. - **Rikus**: described as “fantastic as always” by a returning client (no specific procedure mentioned). - **Ronel (receptionist)**: described as kind and welcoming. Other staff mentioned (not named): - A **vet and nurse** involved in a **home euthanasia** visit, noted for their manner, and for arranging the **condolence card/paw prints/fur clippings** afterward. ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 8 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Thorough, unhurried appointments**: owners mention pets being checked carefully and not feeling rushed. - **Kind handling and emotional support**, including specific end-of-life touches (condolence card, paw prints, fur clippings). - **Prompt access to care**: one review describes being seen very quickly for an urgent concern. - **Willingness to see species beyond cats and dogs**: guinea pig care is explicitly mentioned.

## Summary Paula C.Mendiguchia LTD is a clinic with a public website (paulacmendiguchia.com), but no service details, staff information, pricing, or review data were provided in the inputs available here. Because of that, it isn’t possible to describe what the clinic is set up for (for example, routine primary care vs. surgery/dentistry vs. referrals), who you’d see, or what recent clients report experiencing.