if i ask the vet for his opinion will he charge me for it?

Question

I am taking my cat to the vets for his shots, I have noticed a black spot on his lip that wasnt there a few weeks ago.. If I ask the Vet about it will he charge me money for it? thanks,

it looks like a black freckle... and my cat isnt old.. he is only one year

Answer 1

Hi Ally, Call and ask to talk to your vet.Tell him what is going on with your cat.There's no charge for that.If you just want to asks the vet when you take him in to see the vet,Let him look at it,and there should not be any added charge.

Clowmy

Answer 2

Most vets charge a set examination fee-this will include looking over the pet from head to tail. An honest vet will neither charge you extra for checking something that worries you OR give your pet vaccines without doing an exam. So,yes you will pay for the vet looking at the spot,but no more than you would be charged anyway. Any treatment needed will be more.

Answer 3

vets don't usually charge extra for questions. Your cat is already going for shots, so I would not expect an extra charge. All vets that I have used will do a general inspection of the cat prior to any shots- mention it so the vet pays special attention to the mouth.
If the cat needs any medications or biopsies then you would be looking at an extra cost.

Answer 4

HI Ally...generally most vets don't charge their clients to ask questions. However, if treatment is required then they usually charge for the service offered.

The black spot may be feline acne. Plastic food dishes have long been suspected as a culprit in acne. Plastic is a magnet for bacteria and dirt that work their way into scratches and nicks, reinfecting your cat and/or spreading bacteria to other cats in the household. Veterinarians and other feline experts recommend using only glass or metal food bowls, and daily washing of those, in order to help prevent this common condition. Your vet will provide suggestions as how you can treat the acne if in fact this is what your kitty has.

Here are a few websites on feline acne:
http://www.valleypetnews.com/felineacne.htm
http://cats.about.com/cs/healthissues/a/acne.htm
http://www.fabcats.org/acneandstudtail.html

Answer 5

if you're already at the vet for shots, the vet will not charge you for an opinion about the black spot on the cats' lip. Is this spot raised or is it just a discoloration of the skin, if its just a discoloration and the cat is getting older, i wouldn't worry about it. But ask you vet while you're there, don't make a special trip for it.

Answer 6

No... that is, he shouldn't since you are there for your pets' shots, asking the vet about that spot on his lip will not cost you extra. Unless the spot is suspicious and he wants to run a check or tests for it. I am guessing that the spot is either simple pigmentation or an indolent ulcer. If the latter, then it needs to be treated and that wil certainly cost you extra.

Answer 7

well cats sometimes have black gums especially in calico cats however if you have a male cat he probably isnt calico but it is normal and your vet should be charging you for an office visit even though you are taking them for shots the office visit should cover any questions you have

Answer 8

You can ask him over the phone. He can't charge you that way. Depending on the vet, he may charge you... some vets are money hungry. Ask him upfront if he'll charge you extra for a little advice.

Answer 9

he shouldnt charge you for talking about it, but if your cat needs some sort of medication he will charge you for that. Its usually a set fee for the visit (no matter how many things you ask him to look at) and then an additional charge for any medications your cat may need.

Answer 10

Not if you have a friendly vet. but i know that most vets wouldn't