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 Vets
Topic Originator: P  
Date:   Tue 24 Mar 06:35

Interesting expose on vet pricing on BBC breakfast this morning with examples given of people going abroad for their pets vet treatment. One dog owner was quoted 10x the price they would have to pay at their local vet (who refused to comment). Another would have had to put their dog down having been quoted £9k instead going to France & still having a happy pet (also refused to comment).

I have never even considered this to be a thing and it certainly doesn’t work for emergencies but from a future treatment pov is something I will consider although not simple to get to mainland Europe from here. Anyone ever done this?
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 Re: Vets
Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey  
Date:   Tue 24 Mar 08:22

heard snippet on the radio this moning which is presumably linked to the same investigations that they are now capping pet prescription costs and they must also provide details about ability to buy medications online
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 Re: Vets
Topic Originator: BouncyPar  
Date:   Tue 24 Mar 09:03

Every time I`ve had to take my pets to the vet, I`ve always felt extra grateful for the NHS.
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 Re: Vets
Topic Originator: Buspasspar  
Date:   Tue 24 Mar 09:13

Saw this on the Beeb P
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj32d05x702o

We are forever shaped by the Children we once were
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 Re: Vets
Topic Originator: jake89  
Date:   Tue 24 Mar 10:22

For me it`s the lack of transparency. Like everyone with a car knows some garages can be a bit dearer than others and will base where they take their car on the basis of cost and feeling of quality. With vets it`s much more hidden. We`re with Inglis but keep meaning to transfer to Three Bridges.
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 Re: Vets
Topic Originator: Dave_1885  
Date:   Tue 24 Mar 10:50

Good news for us as our cats prescriptions cost £86 every 3 months for their flea/tick/work treatment so that helps!
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