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Permalink Reply by Sue on August 19, 2012 at 20:53

I would highly recommend James Staton - 399 High Road, Wood Green - 02088884523.   He is an independent vet who has been there for many years.   He can be a bit grumpy so be prepared for that but he has been great with our cat and his fees are reasonable.  In fact we have met people in the waiting room who have come great distances to see him.  

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Permalink Reply by Lindsey Berthoud on August 20, 2012 at 13:21

I absolutely agree! 

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Permalink Reply by Anna on August 20, 2012 at 14:07

Thank you very much - that's really helpful. I'll check him out.

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Permalink Reply by Denise Steele on August 22, 2012 at 9:44

I'm afraid I have to disagree. Used to go there, then had an awful experience with the way he handled my cat, didn't seem to care.  Stopped going there and now go to Alexandra Park Road Vet, which is brilliant

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Permalink Reply by Joanna Burke on August 23, 2012 at 11:08

I've been in the area for over 30 years and, being a cat lover,  have tried most of the vets!  I agree that James Staton is very grumpy but an excellent vet;  lots of my neighbours take their cats there.   He's very pragmatic and never tries to keep a cat alive when they shouldn't be.

I think Village Vets at Southgate are expensive and not as a good as they used to be.   I left after they tried to persuade me to give an elderly cat chemotherapy which I totally disagreed with.

I wonder what's putting you off 'chain' vets?   I go to the Medivet at Muswell Hill (Colney Hatch Lane), and I find them knowledgeable,  reasonable in comparison to Village Vets and the main vet is very experienced with cats.  Even though it's a chain, this one has a small practice feel and the vet assistants are lovely.

Lots of luck!
Joanna

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Permalink Reply by Irena Rybinska on August 30, 2012 at 21:10

I also recommend Staton in High Road Wood Green. He is grumpy in fact can be downright rude but he is an excellent vet and reasonably priced .

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Geoff Walsh on October 12, 2012 at 20:54

I think I would be grumpy if i were still working at 80

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Permalink Reply by Ruth Cherrington on August 30, 2012 at 21:25

hi Anna

I will ask my neighbour who knows quite a bit about cat vets. Although we live in Harringay, she will travel to get the best/best value for her cats I know. 

hope you and Parsley are otherwise ok! 

Ruth C 

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Permalink Reply by Maria Huybens on August 31, 2012 at 8:55

My vote goes to Mr Staton too - he's an excellent vet. He can be a bit grumpy with humans but is marvellous with animals. He was great with our two old cats, one of whom had diabetes, and gave very good advice. Since their demise we now have two young cats, and we got Tilly the female from Mr Staton - she was a stray he had taken in. His partner, Marion, runs a rescue centre for all sorts of animals so between the two of them they do a lot of good work. And he's always really pleased to see Tilly - she stops him being grumpy right away!

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Permalink Reply by Theresa Beattie on August 31, 2012 at 8:58

Hi Anne,

We've been taking our cats to Mrs Hill at Hill's Vets in Park Road Crouch End for over 20 years. She is brilliant with cats and people always taking time to explain the rationale for proposed treatment. Our cat Jed is 19 and she's taking a sensible pragmatic approach to his care. Her team are very good too. 0208 3405453  178 Park Rd Crouch End London N8 8JT. I hope you find the right vet for Parsley, best wishes Theresa Beattie 

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Permalink Reply by Geoff Walsh on September 2, 2012 at 18:19

Ditto all the above about Mr Staton

brilliant vet , although getting on in years.............loves animals.....but not to fond of humans

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Permalink Reply by Dalene McShane Loyd on September 28, 2012 at 17:41

Mr Staton has been my vet now for over 20 years and has looked after my menagerie of dogs, cats, birds and fish, fabulous vet, as people say his bedside manner with humans can be brusk, but his care and commitment to animals shines through!

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