Farm Vets in Cork

## Summary Paw Paws Vet Clinic is an independent practice (reviews refer to “Ron, the owner”) that’s been operating for over 10 years, and it treats a wide mix of pets including cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, hamsters and guinea pigs. The clinic appears set up for routine preventative care (vaccines, deworming, parasite prevention, microchipping) as well as ongoing medical problems and sensitive end‑of‑life support. Concrete examples owners mention include: a long, unhurried euthanasia appointment for a dog with heart failure (the family stayed over an hour); support during emergencies for an active dog with injuries; and a structured “process of elimination” approach discussed for chronic skin/allergy issues (including a biopsy in one case). Reviews also show mixed experiences with front‑desk interactions (one reviewer singled out a receptionist as rude). ## Services From the clinic website and the latest reviews, Paw Paws Vet Clinic provides: - Vaccinations and routine health checks (e.g., kitten first vaccine/check-up; routine cat check-ups and vaccines mentioned) - Parasite prevention and deworming (deworming and “parasite prevention” listed/mentioned) - Microchipping - Pet passports / travel preparation (pet passport service listed; “travel preparations” mentioned) - Dental care (listed on the website) - Neutering/spaying (listed on the website) - Nutrition/food advice and weight checks (listed on the website) - Support for new pets, including **no-hassle free visits/free checks** for advice on vaccinations, worming and food (website notes these are not a substitute for a full health check) - End-of-life care (“Saying Goodbye” page on the website; euthanasia experience described in reviews) - Skin/allergy problem management discussed in reviews (including medicated treatment plans, shampoo advice, and a biopsy mentioned by one reviewer) Emergency arrangements: - The website states an emergency contact number is provided for emergencies. ## People - **Dr. Mesut (vet)**: Mentioned repeatedly for routine check-ups, vaccines, deworming, and travel preparation for a cat; also for end-of-life decision-making and compassionate euthanasia care for a dog with heart failure. Another owner describes him as a key support during emergency visits for an injury‑prone dog. - **Ron (owner)**: Named in reviews, including being present and emotionally supportive during a euthanasia appointment; also described as closely bonded with a long-term patient (a Border Collie). - **Musa (vet)**: One reviewer gave “5 stars for Musa,” contrasting it with a negative comment about reception. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.4 stars from 198 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **End-of-life care described as unhurried and compassionate:** one family reported they were not rushed during euthanasia and stayed with their dog for over an hour. - **Long-term relationships with repeat visits:** multiple owners describe returning for years for routine care and injuries, with pets reportedly comfortable coming in. - **Skin/allergy issues come up in both positive and negative ways:** one reviewer praised detailed guidance on next steps and treatment “process of elimination,” while another reported recurring skin problems despite medication and a biopsy and felt progress wasn’t being made. - **Front-desk experience is inconsistent:** one review specifically calls a receptionist rude, while others describe staff as informative and helpful (including on pet plans and vaccine visits).

## Summary Sunbeam Vets is part of a wider setup described on its website as a group of three veterinary clinics plus a veterinary hospital, with 20+ years’ experience treating family pets. The hospital is described as staffed 24/7 with a night vet team for emergencies, and the facility list includes a CT scanner, multiple consult rooms and operating theatres, plus separate cat/dog waiting areas and wards. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention: - **Emergency support and triage**: a phone triage call at night, with the option to be seen as an emergency case the same night or attend the next morning. - **Surgical aftercare**: one owner reports return visits to check recovery were included after a procedure, and they highlighted “excellent follow up care.” - **Communication about options**: one reviewer describes staff explaining treatment options clearly during emergency visits. - **Mixed experiences on administration and costs**: a reviewer reports continued check-up texts after notifying the practice their dog had died, and others raise concerns about fees and quoted vs final bills. ## Services Based on the website summary and the reviews available to us, Sunbeam Vets is set up for a mix of routine and higher-acuity work, including: - **24/7 emergency care** (website states the hospital is staffed 24/7 with a night vet team). - **Surgery** (reviews reference a dog having a surgical procedure; the website lists three surgical theatres). - **BOAS surgery package**: the website advertises a “comprehensive BOAS surgery package.” - **CT scanning**: the website states a CT scanner is available and mentions use for referrals. - **Hydrotherapy**: a hydrotherapy suite is listed on the website. - **Care for cats and dogs with separation in-facility**: separate cat and dog waiting areas and separate wards are listed on the website. - **Exotics appointment (example in reviews)**: one owner reports their parrot with breathing issues was seen by an “exotics vet” and given medication, with handling described as gentle to reduce stress. - **Telephone triage** (review example describes support and reassurance via a phone triage call before deciding whether to attend overnight). ## Pricing - **BOAS surgery package:** €1,000 (described on the website as a fixed-price “comprehensive BOAS surgery package”). - Reviews also include **mixed feedback on fees**, including one person describing emergency fees as “absolutely ridiculous,” and another recommending getting quoted amounts “in writing” due to bills seeming to change (no specific amounts given in reviews). ## People No individual clinicians are named in the information provided, but reviews repeatedly mention: - **Reception, nurses, and vets** being attentive during a dog’s surgical visit, including checking the pet was OK and arranging recovery checks afterwards (one owner says follow-up visits were included). - An **“exotics vet”** (unnamed) who examined a parrot with breathing issues, provided medication, and handled the bird gently given the risk of stress/trauma. - **Clear explanations of options** during emergency consultations/treatments (one reviewer specifically notes staff explained “all the options offered” to support comfort and care). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 186 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Emergency access and guidance:** phone triage at night and an option to be seen overnight vs a next-morning appointment. - **Follow-up after procedures:** one owner reports included return visits to monitor recovery after surgery. - **Communication:** owners mention options being explained clearly during emergency visits. - **Cost/admin concerns also appear:** some reviews describe fees as very high; another reports continued check-up texts after reporting a pet’s death and warns that bills may differ from initial quotes.