Problem is that the cost is insurance driven hence the prices go up and up as do the premiums. Got 3 cats on top level cover and it's 200 quid a month !!!
Problem is that the cost is insurance driven hence the prices go up and up as do the premiums. Got 3 cats on top level cover and it's 200 quid a month !!!
Main problem in UK is actually that nearly all vet practices are now owned by a handful of companies so they act as a cartel and charge whatever they want. It's a real problem.
Problem is that the cost is insurance driven hence the prices go up and up as do the premiums. Got 3 cats on top level cover and it's 200 quid a month !!!
Main problem in UK is actually that nearly all vet practices are now owned by a handful of companies so they act as a cartel and charge whatever they want. It's a real problem.
I don't disagree, I don't believe my local vet is in that group but still very expensive. Real shame that people cannot look after their animals for a decent price. Because they then don't get looked after apart from being either thrown out on the street or requesting to have them put to sleep when they face a high bill.
Problem is that the cost is insurance driven hence the prices go up and up as do the premiums. Got 3 cats on top level cover and it's 200 quid a month !!!
Main problem in UK is actually that nearly all vet practices are now owned by a handful of companies so they act as a cartel and charge whatever they want. It's a real problem.
I don't disagree, I don't believe my local vet is in that group but still very expensive. Real shame that people cannot look after their animals for a decent price. Because they then don't get looked after apart from being either thrown out on the street or requesting to have them put to sleep when they face a high bill.
You might be surprised. Many small practices have been bought by one of the large groups but have not changed their name or staff or anything, to maintain the illusion of being the friendly local business. The fact that you describe them as very expensive would lead me to think they may well be owned by a big group.
Problem is that the cost is insurance driven hence the prices go up and up as do the premiums. Got 3 cats on top level cover and it's 200 quid a month !!!
Main problem in UK is actually that nearly all vet practices are now owned by a handful of companies so they act as a cartel and charge whatever they want. It's a real problem.
I don't disagree, I don't believe my local vet is in that group but still very expensive. Real shame that people cannot look after their animals for a decent price. Because they then don't get looked after apart from being either thrown out on the street or requesting to have them put to sleep when they face a high bill.
You might be surprised. Many small practices have been bought by one of the large groups but have not changed their name or staff or anything, to maintain the illusion of being the friendly local business. The fact that you describe them as very expensive would lead me to think they may well be owned by a big group.
Problem is that the cost is insurance driven hence the prices go up and up as do the premiums. Got 3 cats on top level cover and it's 200 quid a month !!!
Main problem in UK is actually that nearly all vet practices are now owned by a handful of companies so they act as a cartel and charge whatever they want. It's a real problem.
I don't disagree, I don't believe my local vet is in that group but still very expensive. Real shame that people cannot look after their animals for a decent price. Because they then don't get looked after apart from being either thrown out on the street or requesting to have them put to sleep when they face a high bill.
There was me thinking that a vet is there to look after an animal, not just for their own pocket(I do realise they need to earn a living of course).
How upsetting must it be that owners who love their pets sometimes may have to see them suffer because they cannot afford a vet's fees.
If it came down to me eating or my dog, my dog would be fed every time.
Those that didn’t know, if your animal is on lifetime medication you can ask for a prescription. For example : our Bailey was on thyroid tablets available from the vets at 55p each x twice daily, same medication available on line with a 6 month prescription at cost £10 …… from around 11-12p a saving of over £60
Bowyer needs a medication for life at £15 per month, available again online for around £6 per month, vet is refusing to give a £19 prescription for more than a month making it uneconomical to buy them online rather than them.
Our dopey cat has managed to injure his ear again and keeps scratching it which makes it worse. He’s managed to lose every collar we’ve used in the past so have tried one of this type. Had to get one that makes him look a bit of a prat to try and educate him not to do it again.
The silly bastard has injured his other ear and we’ve had to put the collar back on him again. However, he managed to get out while I was doing the bins so is now walking the mean streets of Bexley looking like Barry Mooncult from Flowered Up.
Problem is that the cost is insurance driven hence the prices go up and up as do the premiums. Got 3 cats on top level cover and it's 200 quid a month !!!
There is a lesson to be learnt here, having an insurance based health system leaves many unable to afford care, whether they be pets or humans. I'd love to have another cat, but vet care is so expensive and it wouldn't be right to take one on and not be sure that we can properly look after them.
Does anyone know how much it is to put in a cat flap in a double-glazed patio door?!
Ours cost about £350 I think. They don't cut it into the existing door/window. They replace the sealed glazing unit with a new one with the required hole cut into it. You then put the cat flap in said hole.
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Good article about it here - https://novaramedia.com/2024/09/04/six-companies-own-60-of-uk-vets-and-workers-are-sick-of-it/
Possibly, but she is French and very strong willed and I believe she would be a nightmare to work with 😁
For example : our Bailey was on thyroid tablets available from the vets at 55p each x twice daily, same medication available on line with a 6 month prescription at cost £10 …… from around 11-12p a saving of over £60
Now tell me it’s about the animals and not money!
Brown is such a beautiful colour on a dog.
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