Dog & Cat Vets in Kilcullen

## Summary Animals First Veterinary Hospital is a small-animal practice described in reviews as handling both routine care and longer-term medical management. Owners give concrete examples of the team adapting appointments for nervous/reactive dogs (moving at the pet’s pace) and acting quickly when a kitten was seriously unwell. Several reviews also mention thoughtful end-of-life support, including a condolence card with paw and nose prints after a pet’s passing. Pricing is mostly not discussed, but one reviewer specifically objects to the cost of male cat neutering. ## Services Services and situations explicitly mentioned in the available reviews include: - **Neutering (male cat castration)** (one reviewer cites a €90 charge). - **Chronic condition management**, with one owner reporting their dog’s **diabetes and other medical issues** improved under the clinic’s care. - **Care for anxious/aggressive/reactive dogs**, including taking things slowly and handling the pet “at her pace.” - **Treatment of a severely ill kitten**, described as **quick to take action** and helping the kitten recover. - **End-of-life/bereavement support**, including a **sympathy card with paw prints and nose prints** after a pet died. ## Pricing - One reviewer states they were charged **€90 to neuter a male cat**, and compares this to **€50 elsewhere** (they describe it as a “rip off”). No other specific prices are mentioned in the reviews provided. ## People - **Denise (nurse)** is singled out by name in one detailed review for helping an anxious/aggressive beagle settle quickly. - **Susan** and **Dr. Aisling** are also named in the same review, with the owner attributing improved management of their dog’s diabetes/medical issues to the team’s care. - Multiple reviewers describe staff taking extra time with nervous or reactive pets, including moving at the animal’s pace during handling/exams. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.4 stars from 14 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Handling of difficult/anxious pets:** owners describe patient, slower-paced handling for reactive or anxious dogs, with pets becoming more manageable during visits. - **Medical follow-through over time:** one long-term client says their pet was cared for over nearly **15 years**, and another reports **diabetes and other issues** improving under the clinic’s care. - **Responsiveness in acute illness:** a kitten described as “very sick” was met with **quick action** and recovered. - **Bereavement support:** a condolence card with **paw and nose prints** is specifically mentioned after a pet’s death. - **Pricing concern:** one reviewer complains about the **€90** male cat neutering fee, contrasting it with **€50** elsewhere.