Costs for treatment?

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Just awaiting a call back from my vets as to what the costs may be for diagnosis for my girl....

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Just wondered if people could let me know what they pay (or would expect to pay) for this?
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I am planning that we will need:

Nerveblocking- (I would rather this is done at the yard, but may need to go to the practice) Apart from call out, should this alter the price much?

Xray?

Scanning?

I DO HOPE after all of this that we may be able to eventually find out what had made her lame on one rein!

would like to know what sort of money people feel this may cost please? (Just to make me prepared!!)
 
Call out, consultation & nerve block usually around £70, X-rays depends on how many plates they use but for 4 about £100, scanning if it is their own portable machine it is usually charged on time scale & diagnosis so a further £40ish. Hope this gives you some idea but it will depend on your area also!
 
We always go to the practice as it saves the cost of a callout and it means the vet has everything to hand. My vet also said the big scanners/xrays are more accurate than the portable ones. My recent costs (all done at the practice) were £70 for an ultrasound scan inc sedation and £100 for xrays inc a copy to take home for the farrier
 
Probably best to ask your vets for a quote.
My vet is excellent and service is second to none but he is expensive.
As a guide, 2 call outs, 2 full examinations and watching under saddle, nerve blocks, xray and scan came in at around £500
 
I really would say that if at all possible to go to the surgery. It means the vet has everything to hand, plus experiance vet nurses which can save on an extra call out.

I always take mine to the surgery if at all practical. Went in with my mare yesterday with her foal at foot and it was much better than them coming out to me.
 
Hi,

Really do feel you need to check with your vets. With nerve blocks if for example they nerve block the coffin joint. They can check the horse every 5 mins for sometime as the fluid is in different areas at different time scales. This obviously takes up vets time and makes it more expensive. If for example your horse did not come sound then, they would need to nerve block another area.

They will also x-ray the obvious from different angles and if they dont find anything need to continue in order to get you a diagnosis.

It may not be possible for them to give you an exact figure due to the above.

My horse had the above done and stayed at the clinic for the day and it cost £800. So do be prepared
AND GOOD LUCK
 
As wjgfred really. My horse had a full lameness work up at a specialist lameness centre. He was there for the day and had the full monty - nerve blocks on front feet, trotting on hard/soft surfaces and straight lines/circles, lunging, x-rays, steroid injections into both front feet etc etc. It was a couple of years ago and I think the cost was about £600. Of course insurance covered most of that. Good luck.
 
Thank you people for your advice! I am still awaiting a call back.... I think if i CAN arrange transport there i would rather her go in... at least we will get an answer in one day without it dragging out any more.
xx
 
Thanks Scotsmare. I wanted to get a rough price so that i can be realistic with what to do next and how to go about it all! Robbing a bank may be a good idea at the moment!! xx
 
Thanks Silvershadow, I have one going for exactly the same next week and was wondering how much it was going to be.
Pony is lame on front leg. No swelling, heat, lumps or bumps.
Vet initially said thought it may be a kick and to turn him out and rest him for a while. Didn't get any better.
Farrier says feet are okay. Back person says back, shoulder and neck are okay. Pony is slightly lame in trot, worse on one rein. If anyone else has any ideas??
 
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