Back to vet charges

[Clodagh]

I took all 5 today for their boosters and to get bravecto. I bravely asked about a prescription for the bravecto and the vet said no worries, and she only charged me for one script for all 5 dogs.
I love my vets.

 

[twiggy2]

Hurrah for sensible vets

 

[Clodagh]

They do make an awful lot of money out of me generally! But I choose the dogs so I don’t begrudge it.

 

[ycbm]

I've taken horses to a hospital three times in the last 18 months when they did procedures for which could reasonably have given sedation and I've wouldn't have thought to query it, but they didn't. They certainly weren't trying to run up any bills.
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[Christmascinnamoncookie]

Conversely, Goose went back for a check up on his gammy paw, which the vet pronounced to be ‘looking good’ then charged us £42! They then sent us a survey and I had to write that I was not thrilled to be charged when check ups/follow ups have always been free there. First time I’ve been charged for a follow up. Must be a new policy, but it will make me hesitate in future. I could have looked at the paw and said the same! I don’t think vets should work for free, but at least tell us there’s now a charge for that.

 

[MurphysMinder]

Conversely, Goose went back for a check up on his gammy paw, which the vet pronounced to be ‘looking good’ then charged us £42! They then sent us a survey and I had to write that I was not thrilled to be charged when check ups/follow ups have always been free there. First time I’ve been charged for a follow up. Must be a new policy, but it will make me hesitate in future. I could have looked at the paw and said the same! I don’t think vets should work for free, but at least tell us there’s now a charge for that.

Unless it’s a post surgery check , which tends to be free, I have always paid a reduced charge for a follow up . You are still benefitting from vets time and opinion after all .

 

[Magnetic Sparrow]

Horse vet is a wonderful, extremely capable and reasonably-priced bloke.

Dog vets are part of a chain, so not cheap, but willing to discuss treatment options with prices, but the prices of feeds and supplements are unbelievably high. Yellow dog was diagnosed with canine IBD and they suggested a special grain and gluten free kibble. A tiny (3kg?) bag of Royal Canin was £73. Didn't buy it.

 

[meleeka]

Conversely, Goose went back for a check up on his gammy paw, which the vet pronounced to be ‘looking good’ then charged us £42! They then sent us a survey and I had to write that I was not thrilled to be charged when check ups/follow ups have always been free there. First time I’ve been charged for a follow up. Must be a new policy, but it will make me hesitate in future. I could have looked at the paw and said the same! I don’t think vets should work for free, but at least tell us there’s now a charge for that.

If I’m certain the problem has resolved, I tend not to bother with follow ups, especially if it’s something minor. My vets charge again for them.