Dog & Cat Vets in Stroud

Bowbridge Veterinary Group presents itself as an independent practice established in 1967. It appears set up for both routine care and urgent same-day problems, with examples including emergency cat appointments and same-day surgery for a...

Bowbridge Veterinary Group presents itself as an independent practice established in 1967. It appears set up for both routine care and urgent same-day problems, with examples including emergency cat appointments and same-day surgery for a painful facial abscess. Reviews also point to practical help beyond routine pet care, including treatment for an injured cygnet tangled in discarded fishing line.

- Recent reviewers repeatedly describe thorough, unhurried investigations and treatment for lameness, pain and mobility problems, including CT scans, ultrasound, chiropractic care and hydrotherapy. - Communication stands out strongly:...

- Recent reviewers repeatedly describe thorough, unhurried investigations and treatment for lameness, pain and mobility problems, including CT scans, ultrasound, chiropractic care and hydrotherapy. - Communication stands out strongly: owners say the team explains each step well, keeps them updated during longer appointments, and checks before doing anything beyond what has already been discussed. - Handling of nervous or reactive dogs is a major theme, with several owners saying their dogs were noticeably calmer here than at other practices and that staff adapted the pace and environment well.

- Many recent reviewers describe the team as friendly, welcoming, caring and professional, with several saying visits are consistently positive and well organised. - A common theme is that pets are handled kindly and confidently; some...

- Many recent reviewers describe the team as friendly, welcoming, caring and professional, with several saying visits are consistently positive and well organised. - A common theme is that pets are handled kindly and confidently; some owners mention their dogs being happy to go into the practice and comfortable with the staff. - Positive feedback also mentions prompt help when treatment is needed, including emergency care for a dog.

- Recent feedback is strongly positive overall, with owners often describing the team as friendly, caring, efficient and knowledgeable. - A recurring theme is calm handling of nervous pets, including anxious dogs, rescue dogs and pets that...

- Recent feedback is strongly positive overall, with owners often describing the team as friendly, caring, efficient and knowledgeable. - A recurring theme is calm handling of nervous pets, including anxious dogs, rescue dogs and pets that usually find vet visits stressful. - Several reviews mention pets being made to feel comfortable and at ease, including puppies, cats and first-time visitors.

- Recent written feedback is mostly negative and often focuses on pricing, with several reviewers linking higher bills to Linnaeus ownership or takeover of local practices. - Examples mentioned in reviews include a £400 orthopaedic...

- Recent written feedback is mostly negative and often focuses on pricing, with several reviewers linking higher bills to Linnaeus ownership or takeover of local practices. - Examples mentioned in reviews include a £400 orthopaedic consultation, a dog leg scan quoted at about £2,000 if no surgery followed, a total estimate of £6,000-£7,000 for consultation, scan and surgery, a £291.10 home-visit and repeat-prescription bill, a cat dental plan described as around £1,500, and a £210 rabbit euthanasia fee. - Some reviewers also say they felt pushed toward extra tests or staged treatment, and they mention separate charges such as insurance-claim administration fees, prescription fees, and same-day or home-visit costs.