GKG Vets - Thatcham

I have been with GKG now for many years and wouldn't go anywhere else. The staff are amazing and very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. I would also like to give a special mention to one of the staff members G Cullen who over the years has helped me so much and gone above and beyond to help me with my dogs. Handling GSDs and a wheelchair at times is hard work but she has always been there to greet us with a smile and help, so a big thankyou to you and all the staff at GKG Thatcham.

They looked at my dog several months ago after a lump appeared on her side and many smaller lumps appeared all over her. They told us it was likely cancer and that we would need a biopsy. They also did a blood test and found cancer. cells in the blood but they felt that we must work on the lump. We questioned why it would be good to biopsy before just removing the lump and They told us it could make the cancer worse if they didn't biopsy first. The biopsy was done and 3/4 of the lump removed. Of course it was cancer so they now prescribed another operation to remove the remaining 1/4 of the lump. It was just a way of manipulating 2x operations out of us whilst completely disregarding my 13 year old dogs well being and best interests. We sought a second opinion from another vet who advised us there was no real point in the second operation or even in the first that we had had. The cancer was everywhere and picking at one little bit of it wouldn't help. It would just be unnecessary suffering for my beautiful dog. Pepper died this week from complications with her liver, due to the fact her liver was infected with cancer. Ive lost my shadow, ive lost one of the most lovely personalities i have ever known. Gkg were only interested in lining their pockets and prescribed operations that simply added to my dogs pain and suffering. There was no point working on the lump, it was already in her liver at that time and probably everywhere else. Go to Berkshire vet instead or indeed try any other vet. Don't go to this one they are heartless, and cruel, willing to be put an old dog through unnecessary discomfort and pain in order to get some money in the till.

I just have to say a big thank you to all at gkg vets Newbury... we sadly had to say good bye to our beautiful boy Rocco on the 3/1/25 ... the care they gave him all through his short 7 years was just outstanding and the care and compassion they showed us and rocco is just something that we will be forever grateful for. ... honestly these guys will care for your fur baby with such great care . Gkg vets thank you for everything

Staff are very friendly and helpful. I always get good advice about my dogs health and they look after him very well.

Warm welcome on a cold day. Vet took time to understand the needs of my dog and our lifestyle . Great service and support

I have been with GKG for 5 + years and have 10 animals registered with them. They have always been amazing! Very caring knowledgeable and informative. They have been great with my chihuahua puppies and they are very invested in their growth and care. Thank you for all you do for my lot!