Do injections get cheaper for cats?

Question

i have just had my cat injected and it cost me £35.99, i wasnt expecting it to be this much, do they get any cheaper as they get older?

That wasn't all, ive got to go back in 3 weeks for the second part of the injection. i would rather my kitten got injected than die like my last cat at 6 years old from feline aids or something even worse. i was just enquiring that's all :)

Answer 1

I work in a veterinary surgery. Annual booster injections cost the same each year as it's the same amount of the same drug preparation. My surgery actually charges the same amount for th booster as for the initial injection in cats, and about £2 less for the booster in dogs than for the injectin injection. Other surgeries may have slightly different protocols, but they won't get cheaper every year. Check with yours.

It's only £35.99 once a year! It actually sounds like quite a good deal, we charge £42 for the full injection (covering feline leukaemia). Trust me if your cat caught flu, leukaemia or enteritis you'd be paying a LOT more.

Your decision tho - I have to admit, my first cat never had any injections (not my decision, wouldn't do it now) and she lived to 18 - but i spose that was lucky, I do now suspect she as a cat flu carrier (when they can spread to other cats without suffering from it).

Chalice

Answer 2

I assume you are in England, so I'm not sure if the protocal is different or not.

When they are kittens, the costs are higher though because they need the initial series of vaccines. Once they reach adulthood - you can do the annual boosters, or go with the boosters that are every 2 or 3 years. I know with my cats, though, the cost did go down because they don't do every shot every year now. The Rabies, and the distemper shot are both now every three years. My cats are on different cycles since they were adopted at different times, but there are some years they go to the vet and don't need any shots - just the annual check up.

Answer 3

Hi,
I guess you are in the UK
First kitten injections and the second after 3 weeks are more expensive, it drops to about £25 for the yearly boosters.

Answer 4

No I don't think your cats age has anything to do with how much the injections cost, the vets have standard charges for things like that.

Answer 5

no they dont get cheaper as the cat gets older but if you love your cat the cost of the needles shouldent bother you. if you cant afford it then maybe you shouldent of got the cat. otherwise try ringing the rspca they do injections a lot cheaper than your high street vets

Answer 6

I wouldn't say it gets any cheaper as they get older and it will depend on what the injection is for, treatment etc, and also the vet that you might take your cat too.

Answer 7

It all depends what the injections are for. The normal boosters each year are cheaper than the first set they have when they are kittens.

Answer 8

I assume this is the yearly shots, if so no they don't, but they are neecessary especially if your cat has contact with other cats. It could cost you a lot more if you cat caught a disease that you could have easily vacinated them against.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

well, i was shocked when i asked my vet yesterday how much it would be to get my cat's injections, and neutering, she told me they can do it thurs, for £65 i am well happy, i thought it would cost me a bomb