Specialist Vets in Glanmire

## Summary The Cat Hospital is a cat-only veterinary hospital and a purpose-built facility focused exclusively on feline medicine. The website states it was founded by Clare Meade and is accredited as a Veterinary Hospital by the Veterinary Council of Ireland. Reviews repeatedly point to a consult style that feels unhurried and practical: one owner says they were “given plenty of time and not rushed,” and another specifically mentions not being pushed or shamed into buying “top rated products.” Owners also describe the clinic managing longer-term, cat-specific needs (weight management via the “Curvy Cat Club,” scheduled heart ultrasounds, and treatment for eye/skin conditions), alongside routine annual check-ups and vaccinations. ## Services Based on the clinic website and the latest written reviews, the clinic offers: - Cat-only veterinary care (species handled: cats) - Surgery - Imaging and diagnostics: - Ultrasound (including heart ultrasounds mentioned in reviews) - X-rays - Dental X-rays - In-house testing: - In-house blood tests - Blood pressure testing - Ongoing care referenced in reviews: - Weight management programme (“Curvy Cat Club”) - Treatment for eye and skin conditions - Annual check-ups and vaccinations Out-of-hours: the website states an out-of-hours service is available, with emergency services provided by Blackpool Vets. ## People - **Clare Meade** (Head Vet & Founder): Named on the website as founder. In reviews, “Clare” is singled out by name as someone an owner “wouldn’t trust [their] cat … with anybody else,” suggesting she is a key decision factor for some clients. - **Wider team**: Multiple reviews describe staff as responsive and helpful, and one owner highlights feeling listened to and not rushed during appointments. Another notes the team makes cats feel comfortable during visits and communicates well (e.g., explaining plans and making it easier to bring pets in). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 267 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Appointments described as unhurried: owners mention being given “plenty of time” and not feeling rushed. - Low-pressure approach: one owner contrasts this clinic with a previous vet, saying they weren’t pushed or shamed into buying premium products. - Cat-specific expertise in practice: reviews reference a dedicated weight programme (“Curvy Cat Club”), timely heart ultrasounds, and successful treatment of eye and skin conditions. - Communication and handling: owners mention excellent communication and that the team works to keep cats comfortable during visits. - Reliability over years: one reviewer notes multiple cats being cared for well over the years, and another says they can “always get an appointment when needed.”

## Summary Tower Equine Hospital is an equine-only veterinary hospital (set up for horses rather than small animals). Ownership or corporate-group affiliation isn’t stated in the information provided. Recent reviewers most often describe *prompt* and *professional* care, and older reviews point to a facility-focused service with vets who take time to be thorough. Concrete details mentioned by owners include: - “Prompt, professional and friendly service for equine patients” (repeated in two recent reviews). - A vet described as “kind and thorough” with “a wonderful way with horses,” helping both horse and owner feel at ease. - Multiple comments pointing to the facilities as a differentiator (e.g., “Number 1 facility”). ## Services Based on the available information, the clinic provides: - Veterinary care for equine patients (horses). - Hospital/facility-based equine veterinary services (the specific procedures or diagnostics available aren’t detailed in the provided sources). ## People Named individuals mentioned in reviews: - **John** (role not specified): described as “kind and thorough,” and noted for handling horses in a way that puts the horse (and owner) at ease. - **Dr Hyde**: one owner says Dr Hyde “certainly knew what he was doing,” and reports their older horse was “as good as ever” after care. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 20 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Speed and professionalism:** owners repeatedly mention prompt, professional service for horses. - **Thorough, confidence-building approach:** reviewers highlight vets being experienced and thorough “no matter the issue,” and taking time to keep both horse and owner calm. - **Facilities and team support:** several comments point to strong facilities and friendly, helpful staff.

## Summary Cork Equine Veterinary Services is an equine-focused veterinary practice, with reviews repeatedly describing prompt call-outs and a setup that includes facilities clients rate highly (“Number 1 facility”). Owners mention vets taking time to be thorough and to keep both horse and owner calm during visits (one review highlights “John” as “kind and thorough” with “a wonderful way with horses”). Another owner credits “Dr Hyde” with successful care for an older horse, saying the horse was “as good as ever” afterwards. ## Services - Veterinary care for horses (equine patients). - General equine case management is referenced in broad terms (“no matter the issue”), but specific procedures or diagnostics aren’t described in the written reviews available to us. - Facilities are repeatedly praised, though no specific equipment or hospital services are detailed. ## People - **John**: Mentioned as “kind and thorough,” with a “wonderful way with horses,” and noted for putting both horse and owner at ease. - **Dr Hyde**: Credited by one reviewer with effective treatment for an older horse; the owner felt he “knew what he was doing.” - **Staff (unnamed)**: Described as friendly and helpful in multiple reviews. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 20 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Prompt service is mentioned more than once (including repeated wording in two recent reviews). - Thorough, experienced veterinary attention is a recurring point (including comments about handling a wide range of issues). - Multiple owners highlight how the team’s manner affects the experience: putting horses (and owners) at ease, and being friendly and helpful. - Facilities are singled out positively (e.g., “Number 1 facility”), but without further detail.