Review response guide

How to respond to a fake review for a Veterinary Practice

Vet reviews are emotional, pets are family, and often touch on cost. Lead with empathy, then a calm offer to talk.

First, decide whether it's genuinely fake, off-topic, from a competitor or someone who was never a customer, or spam. If so, flag it to Google (it can be removed for a policy violation) and, if needed, appeal with evidence. A truthful-but-harsh review isn't "fake" and won't be removed.

Removal takes time, so reply in the meantime, calmly and factually, for future readers. State that you have no record of the visit and have reported it, and invite a real customer to reach you. Never get emotional or accusatory in public.

Example

The review

They hurt my pet, avoid. (no record of any visit)

A reply that works

This is a heartbreaking claim and we can't find any record matching it, so we've reported the review. If you're a client who had a difficult experience, please reach out, we take every concern with the utmost seriousness.

Tip: Handle grave false claims with compassion and facts; report, don't argue.

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