Ark Vetcare Foxrock

Ark Vetcare Foxrock operates under the Ark Vetcare name (a wider clinic brand rather than a single-vet practice). Based on recent reviews, it appears set up for routine care and ongoing case management, with some owners highlighting strong communication and follow-up, while others report concerns about diagnostic thoroughness and cost for more serious or complex illness.

Concrete details owners mention include

• •Follow-up calls after an appointment to check how a dog was doing.
• •Support through end-of-life care, including careful discussions and a sympathy card after euthanasia.
• •Practical, detailed guidance during consults (including kitten nutrition advice).
• •Some owners alleging misdiagnosis (including a cat with visible fleas and a sick dog case that required further tests), alongside complaints about being steered toward paid plans.

Services

Services are not listed in the website summary we received, but the latest reviews reference

• •General consultations for dogs and cats (including kittens).
• •Diagnostic workups for illness (some reviewers felt the clinic needed “yet more tests,” while others felt diagnoses were missed).
• •Cat grooming/clinical handling during a visit: shaving a cat’s rear area (one reviewer described being asked to hold the cat and said the cleanup was poor).
• •End-of-life care (euthanasia) with ongoing communication throughout the pet’s decline.

The Ark Vetcare website content we received also mentions a “Dedicated Cat Hospital,” but it isn’t clearly stated whether this is a service at this specific clinic or elsewhere within Ark Vetcare.

Pricing

Only specific costs mentioned by reviewers are included here

• •One reviewer reports being charged €30 for shaving a cat’s back side.
• •One reviewer reports spending €1.2k over 8 days for a seriously ill dog, saying a different vet later diagnosed the issue quickly and charged less.

Multiple reviewers describe the clinic as expensive or a “rip off,” while others do not mention cost.

People

• •Dr. Piotr Strus (vet): Mentioned for taking time to explain issues clearly and patiently, answering owner questions, and giving detailed nutrition advice for a kitten.
• •Orlaith (vet): Mentioned in an end-of-life context for being patient and gentle, communicating throughout a prolonged illness, and sending a card after the pet was put down.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6 stars from 391 reviews. “”

• •Communication and follow-up: Several owners describe clear explanations, time taken to answer questions (including nutrition), and even a follow-up call after a visit.
• •End-of-life support: One review describes compassionate handling of euthanasia decisions, gentle care, and a condolence card afterward.
• •Diagnostic and value concerns (conflicting with the above): Multiple 1-star reviews allege misdiagnosis or inadequate diagnostic care, and describe high costs—particularly for more serious illness—plus feeling pushed toward paid plans without sufficient justification.
• •Handling/procedure experience varies: One reviewer reports dissatisfaction with a cat shave procedure (including being asked to hold the cat and feeling the result/cleanup was poor).