My horse has just had an op but is now out of the insurance period so the vet has now abondoned me. I would like a full check to know how he is and whether fit for work, does anyone else do this sort of thing.
2006-11-04 00:44:27 · 13 answers · asked by socialmare 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
This is one of the expenses of having an animal. Try getting different quotes of the internet.
2006-11-04 02:16:12 · answer #1 · answered by Jo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You would be foolhardy to trust this sort of thing to anyone other than an experienced vet, ideally one who knows your horse and history. Your vet will not have abandoned you, he will easily turn up and check your horse if you pay for it yourself. Either save up the money or borrow it from someone. Do not take a chance on something this important.
2006-11-06 10:23:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what you mean by 'full check'; if you want blood tests and so on then only a vet can legally do it.
Its also best if the animals own vet does the check as they know the animals and its history of health.
Your vet has not abandoned you; he was being paid by the insurance co, now that has run out you need to pay his bill yourself. They can't work for free.
2006-11-04 00:53:18 · answer #3 · answered by sarah c 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
In today's economy I wouldn't have a pet because they cost too much in time and money to take care of! I myself have children and find them challenging enough to take care of let alone a pet. And now someone is going to think that a dog would be great for the little kiddies! WRONG! I drive a truck in which supplies a product to the pet care food manufacturers and find that prices are being driven up to a point to where only the well off can even afford to have a pet! And then I think about all those people who are going hungry everyday and my extra money would be best used to feed them instead of a pet! Also I become too attached to pets and find it too hard to deal with the loss and rather than dealing with it I avoid it all together!
2016-05-21 22:52:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if you want to be certain he has the all clear, it is the only way.....Try several in your area (if you have several). We used to live in the Scottish Borders, there were loads of vets, mostly good thankfully. Shop around it's the same as everything. The price won't vary much with vets( especially large animal practice) but it's worth a try. Hope he makes a full recovery.
2006-11-04 00:50:40 · answer #5 · answered by minitheminx65 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Only vets, you dont say how long ago the op was or what it was for, why would the vet abandon you? ive not had a vet ever do that with any of ours
2006-11-05 01:05:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Sell it to someone who can". Please. I have no business owning horses either - most people don't. They are expensive, time consuming, and often dangerous. But, if you love horses, none of that matters :-).
I'm afraid that only a vet can do a adequate fitness check. However, you could find a holistic vet. They can usually do the exact same thing.
2006-11-04 01:54:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Keeping any animal will be expensive, if you can;t afford to look after the animal properly and afford the bills associated, then sell it to someone who can
2006-11-04 01:14:36 · answer #8 · answered by SunnyDays 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
only vets can do it. Phone around to find a cheaper one. Why has the vet abandoned you? He cannot refuse to treat a sick aniimal.
2006-11-04 02:07:42 · answer #9 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't think horses are covered by the PDSA (the Peoples Dispensary for Sick Animals) a charity, but you could give them a try, they may point to someone who could help.
Good luck
2006-11-04 00:47:20 · answer #10 · answered by CHARLOTTE B 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋