cost of a nerve block

[ameeyal]

My friends 21 year old horse is showing classic navicular signs, she doesnt have a lot of money, but she needs a vet visit to be able to give her bute,we suppose the vet will want to nerve block the horses foot/feet, any ideas how much a nerve block is {so she can be prepared for the bill}

 

[EQUISCENE]

I have just had my horse full work up/examination and nerve blocked in two areas at an Equine Hospital and the total bill came to £228.24

 

[NicoleS_007]

As far as i can remember I payed about £50 for a nerve block. It was also a lameness workup for nav but this was in 2009!!

 

[Shearer]

From looking at a bill from last year they can range from 35-75 depending on whereabouts is done.

 

[Ella19]

easiest way is to phone and ask! nobody will mind!

 

[debsflo]

i just had 4 done at a large equine hospital==£150.

 

[alsiola]

Just doing a nerve block without any follow up is a touch pointless really. We charge around £50 for a palmar digital nerve block, but unless your friend also has probably double that for a navicular bursa block, and a 200-300 more for some x-rays then there's no point in wasting the furst £50 IMO. Plus the possibility that she won't respond to the first block done, and more will be needed.
If she does have navicular, and funds are limited, I would suggest that investing £50 in getting your farrier to put some bar shoes on would be a better option. Bute and box rest, followed by controlled exercise will also be best.