Apparently acording to law if a cat or other animal is suspected to be in ill health or suffering one way or another then a visit to the vet is mandatory because if the animal suffers then this is in violation of one law or another(I forget the laws)? So if it is illegal not to seek help, then do vets charge for diagnosis or not?
2006-11-06 23:30:00 · 13 answers · asked by cyclops1101 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Well good question, 2 Answers...If the cat was a stray or lost and it was injured and you reassured the Vet it was not yours.The initial consultation would be free.
Having said that tho the Vet would prob keep cat and seek to find owner by tattoo or chip in ear.
Many ppl have tried this lurk to get out of payment but Vet's are not silly and you would find they would ,either put down sick cat or charge you if you took it away....
2006-11-06 23:46:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By owning a pet you have a responsibility to provide suitable health care for this animal, including taking them to the vet if they are unwell. Vets in the UK usually charge a consultation fee, plus you have to pay for any medication and investigation necessary (eg blood testing, xrays). Far too many people complain about the fees their vet charges; but if you were given a bill every time you went to the doctor you would be charged far more!
If money is a problem and you are claiming benefits you may be eligible for help either from the PDSA or RSPCA. However, if you cannot or will not pay for decent health care for your animal (including vaccination, neutering etc), you should seriously think about getting your cat rehomed.
If you are suspected of neglecting your animal you are at risk of being reported to the RSPCA for cruelty.
2006-11-08 10:10:52 · answer #2 · answered by Mollymoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Vets do charge.
Seeking appropriate medical care for an animal is part of the responsibilty that pet owners take on, in accord with the law and with moral obligations.
Its like an MOT for your car. It is required by law, but you still have to pay for it!
If you have a low income you may qualify for assistance from a charity offering vet care in your area.
I strongly recommend taking out insurance for cats and dogs. It is relatively cheap. For 5pounds a month for a cat with Tesco you have peace of mind. Check it out!
2006-11-06 23:45:24 · answer #3 · answered by PetLover 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the vet, whether they charge for advice but I doubt any vet would give advice on a poorly animal without insisting on treatment for it. My vet allows you to pay up your bill in instalments so it is more affordable, check with the vet to see if they allow that. If you are on a low income there are charities you can go to which will give treatment for free or at a reduced price depending on your situation. But really if you can't afford the upkeep of an animal then you shouldn't own one as it's not fair on the cat.
2006-11-06 23:35:39 · answer #4 · answered by koolkatt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do vets charge???? Is The Pope Catholic??? You bet they charge... about £35 just to put your foot over the threshold (depending on which part of the UK you happen to live), thats before treatment options are even discussed. By the way, I know a few vets and none of them are poor!
2006-11-09 04:42:18 · answer #5 · answered by little mo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's compulsory to take sick animals to the vet.
The PDSA will give free treatment to pets of people on low income, but otherwise it's forking out huge sums at the vet.
If the vet looks at your cat they will charge, even if they don't do anything. Fees vary depending on the vet.
Also costs depend on treatment. My vet charges about £35 for an annual check-up and inoculation. One of my cats ate some rat poison or something and ended up on a drip at the vet's for four days. Luckily he pulled though, but it cost me nearly £500.
2006-11-06 23:40:47 · answer #6 · answered by Mad Professor 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you are a responsible pet owner, you will pay for vets fees or get help with costs from the pdsa for example. If you no longer want to keep your cat, do not let it suffer- but phone the rspca who will rehome it for you and get it the medical treatment it needs or the cats protection league.
2006-11-06 23:39:50 · answer #7 · answered by brainlady 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes......and as a responsible animal owner you should take your animal to the vet straight away if it is ill. Where we are we have the pdsa where it is cheaper but only if you are getting social security. and housing tax for some reason.
2006-11-07 06:55:46 · answer #8 · answered by lorna j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vets would charge you for breathing in their surgeries, You shouldn't take on a animal that you can't afford to keep!
2006-11-06 23:45:23 · answer #9 · answered by thompson_clare 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you will have to pay for the first consultation which is always higher than further consultations which you also have to pay for.
If you get council tax rebate you could go to the PDSA and they don't charge, but you can leave a donation.
2006-11-06 23:39:22 · answer #10 · answered by Jayne 2 (LMHJJ) 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋