mike84 Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 I don't think the vets who work at the PDSA hospital 'out of hours' actually work for the charity. I think they just use the facilities there. I am not saying that the charges aren't excessive, but they will have overheads to meet. Like paying the PDSA to use the hospital, any medication they have to use, and the vets and nurses won't work for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandad.Malky Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 And the moral of this story is:If you're an animal, make sure you are injured/ill whilst in the care of someone on housing benefits. Get pet insurance Our dog was send to a specialist by our vet, £100 to walk in the door + any treatment. Its cost £360 for one treatment, £300 for another and they suggest surgery at £850+ vat. It cost £50 for insurance do the sums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Definitely get pet insurance. Ours is £3 a month (cat) with a £50 excess for each 'condition', which is nothing compared to the costs of vets bills without. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARY POPPINS Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Well I've got insurance for all my pets, but my cat had tooth problems, one of the things insurance dont cover,and a £60 excess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floyd77 Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 why are you so surprised at the cost? An emergency plumber or electrician would probably charge as much for a call out of hours. The idea that they don't 'care' because they charge is ridiculous they're a business at the end of the day. I get the same as a teacher that I should put in extra hours running clubs unpaid because 'it's for the kids'. As it is the OP did get advice which the vet didn't actually have to give and probably did themselves out of a consultancy fee. Insurance excess for my dog is £60 so I never have to think twice about treatment. What annoys me about RSPCA and PDSA is it sort of encourages the idea that getting a pet is fine for anyone - it's not. My dogs in food, insurance, vets fees, kennel fees, etc etc cost me at least £1000 annually. If you can't afford them don't get one it's that simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tets Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 Don't you have insurance for your pet? Can't afford it !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tets Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 why are you so surprised at the cost? An emergency plumber or electrician would probably charge as much for a call out of hours. The idea that they don't 'care' because they charge is ridiculous they're a business at the end of the day. I get the same as a teacher that I should put in extra hours running clubs unpaid because 'it's for the kids'. As it is the OP did get advice which the vet didn't actually have to give and probably did themselves out of a consultancy fee. Insurance excess for my dog is £60 so I never have to think twice about treatment. What annoys me about RSPCA and PDSA is it sort of encourages the idea that getting a pet is fine for anyone - it's not. My dogs in food, insurance, vets fees, kennel fees, etc etc cost me at least £1000 annually. If you can't afford them don't get one it's that simple. I agree totally. If you're rich,you can afford a dog. I do wish that the TV programmes would show the prices charged for the treatment given. People would then realise the costs of keeping a pet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffalo Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 the vets that work at the PDSA out of hours are not affiliated with the pdsa they just use their facilities. they are a private company called vets now. as for the cost of things people need to realise that this is how much drugs cost. u just dont realise it because we dont have to pay for our own medical treatment it is all provided free by the NHS. i dread to think how much it would cost for a private consult with a doctor in the day never mind the middle of the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandad.Malky Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Can't afford it !!! Cant afford not to have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tets Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 the vets that work at the PDSA out of hours are not affiliated with the pdsa they just use their facilities. they are a private company called vets now. as for the cost of things people need to realise that this is how much drugs cost. u just dont realise it because we dont have to pay for our own medical treatment it is all provided free by the NHS. i dread to think how much it would cost for a private consult with a doctor in the day never mind the middle of the night. Read previous details. The so called drugs cost £3.15 for full packet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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