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Post by Dawn - Admin on Sept 7, 2005 19:43:25 GMT
I recently lost my sow to toxemia. She had three still born babies and I was told by my vet that I would have to pay £50 call out for after hours, and that is before treatment. Far too dear for most people to afford. If only they would lower their charges maybe more animals could be treated or even saved  |
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Post by kaoskat on Sept 7, 2005 22:27:24 GMT
I agree. Vets charge way too much. I have a special needs dog and her bills are a fortune, not to mention the cost of another dog, a cat, 2 hamsters, 16 piggies, and a bird if they happen to get ill. Vets need to realize that people can't get insurance for their animals (they have some available, but I've looked into it and the cost is insane) and set their prices in a more suitable range. Companies also need to realize that and reduce the price of medicines and equipment that are sold to vets for use on animals so the vets can afford to lower their prices. I'm very sorry to hear about your piggy and her family.
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Post by cavywoman on Sept 8, 2005 1:43:27 GMT
I had the same thing I took one of my sows to the p.d.s.a out of hours she was put to sleep anyway they charged me £82 altogether. But I'm glad she did not suffer!
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Sept 8, 2005 9:07:46 GMT
I agree. Vets charge way too much. I have a special needs dog and her bills are a fortune, not to mention the cost of another dog, a cat, 2 hamsters, 16 piggies, and a bird if they happen to get ill. Vets need to realize that people can't get insurance for their animals (they have some available, but I've looked into it and the cost is insane) and set their prices in a more suitable range. Companies also need to realize that and reduce the price of medicines and equipment that are sold to vets for use on animals so the vets can afford to lower their prices. I'm very sorry to hear about your piggy and her family. -kkat Here, here I agree with you, it needs to be regulated as they seem to be able to charge what ever they want  |
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Sept 8, 2005 9:11:51 GMT
I had the same thing I took one of my sows to the p.d.s.a out of hours she was put to sleep anyway they charged me £82 altogether. But I'm glad she did not suffer! Yes it's not the money is it, if it stops the suffering they are worth every penny. Fudge had a bladder stone and it would have been cheaper to have him put to sleep but I chose to have him operated on whatever the cost he was worth it. I knew had to try and save him, I would never have forgiven myself if I hadn't tried, unfortunately he wasn't strong enough to survive the op and died under anastetic. At least I know I did everything I could for him. He was 5 years old, my oldest GP  |
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Post by greeneracres2001 on Sept 10, 2005 20:44:13 GMT
Our problem here in Ontario is that not many vets know anything about cavies and when you take them in, they really don't know how to treat them. I find most times I know more about what is wrong with them than they do...And you are correct, they are so expensive. They prey on the fact that pet owners will pay just about anything possible to get their pets healthy again.
I only take my piggies to the vet if I think it is a life threatening situation or its simply someting I cannot deal with. Otherwise, I treat them myself with antibiotics and "tricks of the trade" that I have learned over the 15 years of raising them... That and always a little prayer, never hurts either... right.
Take care.
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Sept 10, 2005 21:02:17 GMT
Our problem here in Ontario is that not many vets know anything about cavies and when you take them in, they really don't know how to treat them. I find most times I know more about what is wrong with them than they do...And you are correct, they are so expensive. They prey on the fact that pet owners will pay just about anything possible to get their pets healthy again. I only take my piggies to the vet if I think it is a life threatening situation or its simply someting I cannot deal with. Otherwise, I treat them myself with antibiotics and "tricks of the trade" that I have learned over the 15 years of raising them... That and always a little prayer, never hurts either... right. Take care. Linda Yes that's right, I tend to try my own thing first like you if it is not life threatening like you say. I read a lot on the internet other peoples experiences too, that helps. I know you are going to be a big help to myself and others on this forum  |
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Post by squealingkiddos on Sept 10, 2005 23:19:44 GMT
A office visit to bring my cavy into the vet is $52, and it'd tons more for other stuff! I'm so glad that Moca gave birth to her pup very smoothly. It was her second litter(the breeder I got her from told my mom & I that when she was first pregnant, she had 4). Moca ended up having one big healthy soild dilute sow! The baby's name is Mystic, and we're keeping her. The first pup born was a sow. I pretty much cringe when any of the pet's need the vet, since vet's are a arm & a leg to afford! It makes me wonder why they pay such high prices for such little critters like cavies, when a lot of people would go "$52 for a $10 guinea pig?! That's outraged!". They need to lower their prices, since if you have a bunch of pigs, in no way can you afford a $52 office visit for each.
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Sept 10, 2005 23:29:05 GMT
A office visit to bring my cavy into the vet is $52, and it'd tons more for other stuff! I'm so glad that Moca gave birth to her pup very smoothly. It was her second litter(the breeder I got her from told my mom & I that when she was first pregnant, she had 4). Moca ended up having one big healthy soild dilute sow! The baby's name is Mystic, and we're keeping her. The first pup born was a sow. I pretty much cringe when any of the pet's need the vet, since vet's are a arm & a leg to afford! It makes me wonder why they pay such high prices for such little critters like cavies, when a lot of people would go "$52 for a $10 guinea pig?! That's outraged!". They need to lower their prices, since if you have a bunch of pigs, in no way can you afford a $52 office visit for each. Yes I know what you mean vets seem to be able to charge whatever ridiculous prices they like which makes it very hard for us animal lovers to afford. They know we will pay it because we can't let our pets suffer which I think is very wrong, but what can we do. If we want to do our best for them we will have to pay and they know that |
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Post by cutiepies on Oct 13, 2005 3:38:27 GMT
My vet is very nice. We have three Guinea pigs! We bring two in and he charged us for one. $48. It would of been $96 for both. Then we bring in one more he charged us $20 dollars. Neutering costs $57 so soon we'll have to pay $114 for neutering. Our vet is pretty cheap I think!
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Post by ccc on Oct 13, 2005 11:50:24 GMT
It cost £40 each pig for neutering, back when I had 2 boys (Charlie and Choccie). The last vet charged £20 for consultation.  |
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Oct 13, 2005 11:52:25 GMT
Phew that is dear  but they know people will have to pay it to treat their much loved pets |
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Post by guineapigjude on Oct 17, 2005 21:54:50 GMT
I'm very lucky to have a wonderful, reasonable vet! I've actually been going to him for thirty plus years. He is a qualified "exotic" vet who keeps very up to date with the latest techniques and technology. He's also very big on homeopathic healing whenever possible. Best of all, I get a generous multiple pet discount from him. If I come by for a brief consultation or recheck, he never charges the full amount. In emergencies I've gone to other vets who may be a bit more "reasonably priced", but in the end they aren't, because they don't treat the animal as thoroughly and inevitably I end up bringing the animal to my regular vet for proper treatment anyway!!!
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Post by lexa on Oct 22, 2005 21:01:23 GMT
I also get a discount on my lot, he also will not charge me for nail clipping etc, and I am happy to recommend him to people who adopt pigs from me. Sometimes I think I shall just pitch my tent in the waiting room as I always seem to be up there with an animal whether it be a rescue or one of my own but as everyone says they are worth it and because of this money holds no value for me
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Oct 22, 2005 21:04:20 GMT
I also get a discount on my lot, he also will not charge me for nail clipping etc, and I am happy to recommend him to people who adopt pigs from me. Sometimes I think I shall just pitch my tent in the waiting room as I always seem to be up there with an animal whether it be a rescue or one of my own but as everyone says they are worth it and because of this money holds no value for me Hope you don't mind me deleting your multiple posts lexa I know it's easy done |
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Post by lexa on Oct 22, 2005 21:09:29 GMT
No of course not, didn't realise I had done it sorry, to busy watching Xfactor not concentrating
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Post by cavykind on Oct 28, 2005 15:31:36 GMT
We recently had to have a rescue sow spayed due to very big ovarian cysts. I was concerned about her on the evening and ended up taking her to the out of hours vet...I was warned by vet nurse that if we couldn't get there by 10pm, the call out fee would go from £60 to £80! Of course we got there after 10pm! But the nice vet on duty only charged us £22.00, there was no treatment nec...me worrying too much! Our vets seem to charge their "regulars" a reasonable call out fee..thank heavens. That said, I would have paid the full whack if neded. If I think a guinea pig needs a vet, whether my own or a rescue....it sees a vet. But yes, veterinary care does seem to be getting more expensive Barbara |
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