Freckleton Veterinary Clinics & Aquazone

Freckleton Veterinary Clinics & Aquazone appears to operate as part of the Rutland House Veterinary Clinic/Rutland House Vets group (the website domain and an owner review both reference Rutland House). Recent reviews suggest the clinic is primarily set up for routine consultations and problem-focused appointments for cats and dogs, with diagnostic work-ups discussed when needed.

Concrete points mentioned by owners include

• •Thorough physical examinations even at a “normal checkup” (one owner specifically notes vet Anna checked their cat over carefully).
• •Parasite and topical treatments being dispensed (worming medication and ear-cleanser medication are explicitly mentioned).
• •Blood tests being offered as a next step if initial treatment didn’t work (from a critical review).
• •A clear split in experience: multiple owners describe professional advice and compassion, while one repeated 1‑star review alleges a missed infection and unexpectedly high cost for medication.

Services

Services and capabilities explicitly referenced in the available information include

• •Routine check-ups for cats.
• •Consultations for gastrointestinal signs (diarrhoea) and suspected infection.
• •Parasite treatment: worming medication dispensed.
• •Ear care: ear cleanser medication dispensed.
• •Diagnostics discussed: blood tests proposed if initial treatment did not resolve the issue (as described by one reviewer).
• •Treatment planning that may include medication first, with further testing considered if there’s no improvement (based on the same account).

Pricing

• •One reviewer reports being charged £200 for worming medication plus other medication (ear cleanser) during a visit for their cat’s diarrhoea; they felt the medications were unnecessary and that an infection was not treated at that visit. Note: The same reviewer compares this to a different vet visit costing £75 including consultation and antibiotics, but that lower price relates to another clinic.

People

• •Anna (vet): Mentioned by name for doing a thorough check-over of a cat even during a routine checkup.
• •Front-desk team: Described by one owner as “very helpful” and willing to explain things clearly.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 96 reviews.

• •Several owners describe consistently professional treatment and advice, and say they’ve used the practice for many years.
• •Multiple reviews mention staff being friendly and patient, with one owner highlighting clear explanations from the desk team.
• •One repeated 1‑star review alleges a poor outcome for a cat with diarrhoea (the owner says no antibiotics were given despite what they believed was an infection), dissatisfaction with a proposed “costly” blood test approach, and concern about being charged £200 for medications they felt were inappropriate.