Acupaws – Vets in Southampton
Clinic Overview
Examples mentioned in reviews: - Support alongside a primary-care vet for chronic/complex problems such as arthritis and mobility issues, degenerative myelopathy, epilepsy, skin allergy, and liver/heart concerns - Laser treatment mentioned in combination with acupuncture for degenerative myelopathy - Remote support described via Zoom calls and text messages - Blood sampling mentioned in one appointment, with next-day results reported
Acupaws is a veterinary complementary medicine referral service in the Southampton, Hampshire area, led by vet Susan Andresier and intended to work alongside your primary-care vet and any conventional treatments/medications. Appointments focus on complementary therapies rather than routine general-practice care, and the website notes that Acupaws is no longer accepting new referrals. Reviews commonly describe support for long-term or chronic conditions, with a calm, unhurried approach and optional remote follow-up.
Services
From the clinic website
- •Complementary veterinary consultations (referral-based, designed to complement—not replace—your usual vet care)
- •Acupuncture
- •Herbal medicine
- •Homeopathy
- •Holistic wellness consultations
Examples mentioned in reviews
- •Support alongside a primary-care vet for chronic/complex problems such as arthritis and mobility issues, degenerative myelopathy, epilepsy, skin allergy, and liver/heart concerns
- •Laser treatment mentioned in combination with acupuncture for degenerative myelopathy
- •Remote support described via Zoom calls and text messages
- •Blood sampling mentioned in one appointment, with next-day results reported
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Susan Andresier (vet): Leads Acupaws. Reviews frequently describe her as kind, patient, and gentle—particularly with anxious or sensitive dogs—and as taking time to assess pets (and discuss the owner’s concerns) before starting treatment.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8/5 from 13 reviews.
- •Many reviews focus on chronic-condition support (especially mobility/arthritis, neurological disease, epilepsy, and allergy/skin issues) over a period of months rather than one-off visits.
- •Owners often highlight Susan’s calm, patient handling—especially with nervous dogs—along with a notably unhurried appointment style.
- •Reported outcomes include improved mobility, pets appearing more comfortable/pain-free, and “very good progress,” with acupuncture, herbs, homeopathy, and (in one case) laser mentioned as part of care.
- •Some reviewers describe ongoing support beyond in-person visits, including Zoom calls and text follow-ups, and one notes a reduction in reliance on pharmaceuticals when complementary therapies were introduced.
