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Dog & Cat Vets in Louth

#1 Ranking
4.8

Our Score (92/100)

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Featured Clinic Overview

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Facility features mentioned

  • Segregated waiting areas and separate wards (website), echoed by reviews describing separate cat/dog areas
  • Designated consult rooms (website); owners mention exam rooms that help pets get in/out with minimal contact
  • Two theatre spaces (website)

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#2 Ranking

Our Score (90/100)

4.7(392 reviews)
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
exotic

Westgate Veterinary Clinic is an independently founded practice (established in 1986 by William Burgess and John Russell) that treats both small animals and large/farm animals, and states it provides 24/7 care. Recent reviews give concrete examples of that around-the-clock support, including vets coming out late at night so a dog “didn’t have to suffer thru the night,” and a case where a vet (Dr. Jasone) took a critically ill 10‑week‑old kitten home to continue care outside working hours.

#3 Ranking

Our Score (88/100)

4.8(366 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Healthy Pets Veterinary Clinic is an independent small-animal practice founded in November 2010 and led by Anna Orlow (MVB). The clinic describes itself as fully equipped for in-practice diagnostics and treatment, with facilities including digital X‑ray, ultrasound imaging, a dental scaler, and an in-house laboratory. Reviews most often focus on how the team handles anxious dogs gently (with owners noting their dogs aren’t afraid to attend), and on end-of-life support—one review describes being given time with a pet, receiving keepsakes (fur and paw pictures), and a sympathy card afterwards.

Our Score (85/100)

4.9(254 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include

  • Making space at very short notice for a euthanasia appointment when another vet “let [them] down last minute.”
  • A vet explaining the process gently and clearly during end-of-life care and giving the owner time to say goodbye. - Post-op care after a spay described as “amazing.”
  • Staff being helpful on the phone (“so obliging when you call”).

Our Score (80/100)

4.7(262 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

O'Dowd Veterinary Hospital’s ownership (independent vs part of a corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided. Based on the latest reviews, it’s a general small-animal practice that regularly handles routine care (vaccinations, neutering, microchipping) as well as sensitive end-of-life appointments. Reviewers repeatedly describe practical touches that made a difference: follow-up phone calls after visits, text reminders for booster vaccinations, and extra privacy and time offered for euthanasia (including a separate entrance and an appointment arranged before normal opening for one family).

Our Score (76/100)

4.7(259 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Avenue Veterinary Hospital provides consultations and medical care for companion animals, including small animals and exotics (guinea pigs, hamsters, and birds are explicitly mentioned), and states that 24/7 emergency care is available. The website also references a paid “Pet Health Club® Plus” plan that includes consultations.

Our Score (76/100)

4.7(188 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
  • Time to listen and explain: Multiple reviews mention vets/staff listening and discussing next steps, with time for owners’ questions (including during a lump check). - Gentle handling with dogs: At least one owner specifically highlights gentle treatment during an exam. - Busy clinic: One reviewer notes it’s “always quite busy.”
  • Serious complaints about access/clinical judgment: One reviewer alleges they were refused urgent help because they weren’t registered clients (with a reported fatal outcome).

Our Score (51/100)

4.4(12 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

O’Dowd Veterinary is a mixed practice set up for both small animals and farm animals, and the clinic website notes experienced vets, nurses, and support staff. Feedback in the latest written reviews is mostly brief but positive (e.g., “excellent practice” and “good vets”), with one reviewer giving a contrasting view that the practice felt “very money oriented.” One reviewer specifically mentions a pleasant, helpful response over the phone.