Metta Pet Clinic

Metta Pet Clinic in Ashford, Kent focuses on chronic pain assessment and multimodal pain management, with treatments including acupuncture, laser treatment, Galen Myotherapy and integrative support. The clinic also offers home visits and works alongside primary vets and other professionals when referrals or shared care are needed. Reviews consistently describe calm, gentle handling and practical follow-up advice, especially for dogs with arthritis, orthopaedic issues and longer-term mobility problems.

Services

• •Chronic pain assessment and treatment planning: the clinic offers an In Depth Chronic Pain Assessment, including a pain score, photo/video assessment, review of medical history and test results, and a 60-minute in-person assessment with posture and gait evaluation, examination, and a multimodal treatment plan.
• •Pain management treatments: website information and reviews point to acupuncture, Galen Myotherapy, laser treatment, and integrative or herbal medicine as part of ongoing pain support.
• •Common cases mentioned in reviews: arthritis, orthopaedic problems, long-term lameness, and support for older dogs managing chronic pain.
• •Home visits: listed as an available service.
• •Referral and shared-care support: reviewers mention Sarah contacting a dog's vet for referral, working alongside physiotherapy, and referring on to other treatments when needed, along with practical at-home advice between sessions.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. The listed price available is In Depth Chronic Pain Assessment – Part One: £100, covering a telephone consultation, pain score, photo/video assessment, and review of medical history and test results. Part Two is described as a 60-minute in-person assessment with posture and gait evaluation, examination, and a multimodal treatment plan, but no price is shown. One reviewer also described the service as good value for money.

People

• •Sarah: the named practitioner throughout the reviews. Owners repeatedly describe her as gentle, knowledgeable and thorough, with dogs seeming relaxed and willing to engage during sessions. Reviews also mention detailed feedback, practical home guidance, and a balanced approach to referrals and shared care.

Reviews

Google shows 5.0/5 from 10 reviews.

• •Reviewers commonly mention help with chronic pain and mobility issues, including arthritis, orthopaedic problems and long-standing lameness.
• •A recurring theme is calm, positive handling, with dogs described as relaxed, happy to attend, and in some cases eager to go into the clinic room.
• •Several reviews highlight clear communication and follow-through, including in-depth conversations, feedback after sessions, and tips or homework to continue at home.
• •Owners also mention multimodal care, such as acupuncture and herbal support alongside medication, plus liaison with vets and referrals or collaboration with physio when needed.