Pet Pain Relief – Vets in Dulverton
Clinic Overview
Pet Pain Relief is a veterinary clinic focused specifically on pain management for dogs and cats. The website describes services such as pain assessments, optimising medications and supplements, joint and nerve injections, acupuncture, laser therapy, and pain‑relief drips, with ultrasound listed as a facility. Reviews repeatedly describe thorough pain assessments and detailed follow-up information—owners mention records being reviewed in advance, evidence-based explanations of options, and an “extremely detailed” write-up with prompt replies to post-appointment questions.
Services
Based on the website and the latest reviews, Pet Pain Relief provides
- •Pain assessments for dogs and cats (owners specifically mention attending for a “pain assessment” and a “comprehensive pain review”).
- •Medication and supplement optimisation (e.g., a review describes introducing new pain medication after other professionals couldn’t pinpoint why a dog had deteriorated).
- •Joint and nerve injections (listed on the website).
- •Acupuncture (both listed on the website and specifically mentioned in a review for a nervous dog with arthritis).
- •Laser therapy (listed on the website).
- •Pain-relief drips (listed on the website).
- •Ultrasound (listed as a facility on the website).
People
- •James Hunt (Dr Hunt / James): Reviews describe him as conducting thorough consultations and explaining options with reference to evidence and studies. Owners also mention him adapting the pace of the consultation to the dog’s needs, handling nervous/shy dogs considerately, and providing detailed written reports plus prompt responses to follow-up questions after the appointment.
Reviews
5.0 stars from 9 reviews. The written reviews we have focus on chronic/complex pain cases and the detail of assessment, explanations, and follow-up. “”
- •Owners describe thorough pain investigations, including notes reviewed ahead of time and careful assessment during the appointment.
- •Clear, evidence-referenced explanations of options are mentioned several times (including discussion of different approaches and studies).
- •Practical outcomes from pain-plan changes, such as improvement after new pain medications or after following recommendations.
- •Handling and set-up for comfort, including adapting the consultation to the dog’s pace and mention of a non-slip floor and considerate handling.
- •Strong follow-through, including an “extremely detailed” write-up and prompt answers to questions after the visit.
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Reviews for Pet Pain Relief
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 9 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Lucy Partridge
a month ago
I would highly recommend James Hunt if you are at all concerned about your dog’s pain management or diagnosis. He is kind, approachable, knowledgable and professional. It is clear he puts dog welfare first including being very willing to adapt consultations to your dog’s needs and go at their pace. It is the best experience I have had in a veterinary/ clinical environment (both as a client and as a professional).
Cas Sharps
a month ago
I took Oreo to see James last year. Oreo is my 11yo choccie cheeky Lab who has lots of issues and a brilliant support system with his vet, physio, ortho and hydrotherapist. I needed further help after developed some further ataxia (almost paralysed of his back legs) with neurologist not finding the reason to that and his physio or vet finding why he'd slowed down (apart from the neuro issue). James helped Oreo by introducing new pain meds. James is very friendly, his compassion and care is second to none. His knowledge is amazing and talked to me about different options and studies about them. Sometimes you find animal health practitioners that don't take the time to talk through the options properly. James is the opposite. And every visit we've had, I've come out with lots of knowledge and felt he heard the concerns and managed the expectations. I will always recommend seeing a pain specialist, and will always say like James! Oreo and I will always be grateful to James for all his help!!
Heather Julie Clayton
a month ago
Really great. Helpful, practical, well explained advice with reference to evidence. Felt that I was consulting an expert, which is such a relief in a world of confusing information about pain in dogs. Proper non slip floor and considerate handling of my dog a big bonus.
Laura
a month ago
We took our dog to see Dr Hunt for a pain assessment. He had clearly reviewed all of of dog's notes in detail prior to our appointment. The appointment was thorough and we felt listened to. He treated our dog with care and gave us sensible advice. His write up was extremely detailed and he kindly answered a query we had post the appointment very promptly. We would certainly recommend Dr Hunt to any dog owners who are struggling with managing pain in their dogs.
Glenys Kershaw
a month ago
Our little dog has lots of problems including arthritis in her back legs. We went to Pet Pain Relief on the advice of our vet. Dr James Hunt was very good he found all her problems, she is very shy and nervous but he put her at ease and she even had acupuncture for her back. Well worth the visit
jane
in the last week
Provided me with constructive advice that was pragmatic and reassuring. Would highly recommend for a comprehensive pain review for your canine companion
Claire Johnston
a year ago
I took my dog to see James following years of her behaviour becoming gradually worse and her seeming more and more touch sensitive. James was absolutely amazing and for the first time I felt like I wasn't imagining my dogs condition. He's an absolute expert in the area of chronic pain recognition and management and I'm so glad he's now part of my dogs care. Highly recommend.
Hannah
a year ago
I took my dog to see James at Pet pain relief. After taking Jame’s advice I now have a completely different dog. He is now much happier and isn’t in any pain. A massive thank you too James for seeing him and for the on going support. Already recommending James to anyone I can.
