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Multiple dogs new vets ruling
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SikaSeeker
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Plenty of vets are more then happy to take as much as they can.
I have 3 dogs, I waited until they were due for inoculations so no need to pay extra for the consultation fee, it was for Bravecto.Was hoping to the vet would supply Bravecto for my pack of 6x without having to pay for 6x consultations….but was disappointed with their response. Shame as it’s a very effective product
Advantage, Advocate both work as does fipronil (frontline) if used properly. Panacur still good for worms
What would I recommend? - to be frank, less and less, not because of efficacy but becuase an awful lot are not needed. We are in a bit of a sea-cahnge with regard to parasite control in pets and essesntially:
Adult dogs don't need worming unless a scavenger/hunter. pups and kittens yes.
Lungworm - perhaps if in a known area and your dog is a snail/slug eater
Ticks - no need, dogs don't really get lyme
Fleas - treat if you see them.
Jon P
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I have an ongoing issue with a swelling on the rear cannon bone making him 2/10th lame- been going on since mid December 2023. I have been told by the vet that it is good and bad news, the good news is they can’t see anything wrong with the leg - bad news is they don’t know what is causing the issue- £3.5 k bill so far
- they have said they want to redo some of the tests again just to make sure - obviously at my cost.shakey jake
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since i started in pest control i could never understand how it was advised to treat to prevent.
your post makes absolute sense to me
Jon P
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Dogs don’t get Lyme? I have had two dogs with it around 15 yrs ago- lost a 18 month old Patterdale - was a tick magnet- paralysed front leg and wasted away - tests came back positive - vet would not believe me at first and only gave 14 day antibiotics- by time test results came back there was a break in antibiotics and second does did not kick in-
Then GWP - I removed tick from base of spine- bit later bulls eye appears- straight onto long course of antibiotics- as vet believed me this time- dog survived but lost some use of back legs - also affected eye sight and muscles in jaw.
Yes and we all go to the NHS when in a bad way...it might be a bit of a wait in A&E but you get seen with out a big bill
Lyme antibodies are common in dogs, but that doesn't mean they'd had Lyme as a disease, true cases are very few indeed.Yours might have been an exception, or infecton of another kind. Rotten luck regardless
Rake Aboot
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I’m not getting into it. Apart from to say
Vets take highway robbery to new levels.
Harsh, unfair and untrue.
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Rake Aboot
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Afraid not .
Norfolk Horn
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YES. It's free at point of use, but don't worry we do pay.Yes and we all go to the NHS when in a bad way...it might be a bit of a wait in A&E but you get seen with out a big bill
Well us who pay TAX and NI and any other form of tax do.
Did you like the Rugby Mark?
shakey jake
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no body wants to pay for anything now, vets are worth every penny
John Gryphon
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In some cases yes. Note 'some'
See above.
This is the latest ad received inbox only this morning. When its time to buy, 2-3 online mobs are checked and counter checked, its my dough and as a pensioner i want to spend it with a bit of care.
This wonder poop below might do so many things but its not listed as doing hydatid tapeworms...bad boys they are especially in humans. Then of course one has to buy the appropriate gear to deal with HT`s.
Nexgard Spectra Dogs Flea, Tick, Worm Control | Free Shipping* Australia Wide
Nexgard Spectra is a new once a month, chewable tablet for the effective control of fleas, ticks, heartworm and intestinal worms for dogs and puppies.
Like hell they will. My 14 yr old spaniel is on metacam and incurin for rest of life. She has to be seen every time for a prescription ( nearly £50 now too). Utter rip off
Sometimes vets are worth every penny. Most of the time we are just being ripped off
SikaSeeker
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What is she on it for?
Lloyd90
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Is that why they’re being investigated for massively over inflating medicine and treatment prices?
Vet prices review launched over 'eye-watering' bills - BBC News
Pet owners and vet workers are being asked for their experiences by the UK's competition regulator.
www.bbc.co.uk
