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Offline Redked

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Spaying costs
« on: January 31, 2014, 09:34:15 PM »
Not sure where to post this....sorry if it is in the wrong place.

We have booked Bonnie in spaying at the end of February. Our current vets seem very reasonable (charged around £17 last vist for anal gland empty, Milbemax wormer and also looked at her hystiocytoma). However, we have no idea of current spaying costs as our last dogs were spayed at least 10 years ago.

We have been quoted £190 to include 2 follow up visits after the spay. Is this a normal price to pay nowdays?
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Re: Spaying costs
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2014, 10:00:32 PM »
I would say that seems very reasonable, my Minstrel's castration is gonna be £170 if he is below 11kg when they do the deed (being under not likely as he was 10.8 just after Christmas   :-*
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Re: Spaying costs
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2014, 10:50:09 PM »
Oh gosh....I think I'm still living in the 90's aren't I  :005: I thought it was a lot at first but considering we have been pleasantly surprised at the other bills I didn't think it would be a rip off price. Plus Bonnie is 14 kilos now so she is not a little dog and i guess the bigger they are the more they cost. Just been a long time since we had it done on our previous dogs. Thanks for replying xx
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Re: Spaying costs
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2014, 12:16:24 AM »
Tbh Kerry i think that is quite expensive, we paid £85 for willow 18 months ago.....   :o 
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Re: Spaying costs
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2014, 06:59:49 AM »
Just paid £110 for Blue's castration this week - I must admit it was a little more than I was expecting! Vets are expensive, but then they have had to train for a long time to be one. Their prices really vary, judging by this forum!
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Re: Spaying costs
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2014, 08:04:19 AM »
I paid £250 for Honeys, but then it was a laparoscopy operation. It included pre op and follow up checks. I was told it was about £100 more than a conventional spay. Good luck x
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Re: Spaying costs
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2014, 07:30:45 PM »
Lottie's booked in for a laparoscopic spay in April - they have quoted £268, including collar etc, and I know it's approximately £100 cheaper for a traditional spay at my vets. 

We live in Buckinghamshire, if that makes any difference :)
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Re: Spaying costs
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2014, 08:50:08 PM »
There is such a big difference isn't there? Though I'm reluctant to shop round as they are very thorough...always check her over, listen to heart, look in ears, eyes etc which our old vet never did. Think they are reasonable on other things but obviously a bit pricey on this. Thanks for replies everyone xx
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Re: Spaying costs
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2014, 08:55:49 PM »
I know if it were me Kerry I would rather pay the extra if you are at ease with the practice  :D 
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Re: Spaying costs
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2014, 09:00:20 PM »
Quote from: maddy74 on February 01, 2014, 08:55:49 PM
I know if it were me Kerry I would rather pay the extra if you are at ease with the practice  :D 

Thats what I was thinking Maddy. I thought about shopping round but it worries me taking Bonnie somewhere I don't know just because of price. Think I'm going to have to suck it up and pay  :005:
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Re: Spaying costs
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2014, 10:19:25 AM »
We paid £180 each for the girls, that included two follow up appointments.  Bella had a reaction to the dissolvable stitches and saw the vet three times after her op.  We were not charged ant extra for the additional appointment.  I would not go to a different vet just on price, I would rather use the one I know and trust.
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Re: Spaying costs
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2014, 03:13:02 PM »
Our vet charges depending on the dogs weight. Think it's about £175  including follow up appointments for an average cocker.
I would stay with your usual vet as they know you and the dog and you are happy with the treatment you get  :D
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Re: Spaying costs
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2014, 03:54:02 PM »
A vet in Hinckley does Boosters & neutering at a special rate, because they feel its a thing that is important to be done.   When I enquired in 2013, just after I had paid-out £76 for her booster,  it would have been 1/3rd of the price; guess where we are going in 2014 for exactly the same thing.  >:D   So the moral of this is "shop around"  so long as the vet has a good reputation.   All the other procedures are comparable.   
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Re: Spaying costs
« Reply #13 on: February 02, 2014, 04:33:41 PM »
Jinley was recently spayed and the vets had a special offer on for £120.00 and that included internal stitching so no need for the cone.

I was also pleased that they checked her ears, eyes and cleaned her teeth at no extra cost.  She was affected quite badly by the anesthetic, but was not charged for the following 3 visits to get her checked out.

I would make a decision of what is important to you when making your choice.  It is a relatively routine operation so all vets would be capable of carrying it out.  Why not shop around and then ask your vets if they can match the cost?

I have always found very annoyingly, that once you are registered you dont get the special offers which they give to entice new customers.  >:D >:D
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Re: Spaying costs
« Reply #14 on: February 02, 2014, 04:54:27 PM »
I had Blod spayed a couple of weeks ago and it cost £149 (she's under 10 kg) plus 2 follow-up visits and any necessary meds. The incision was tiny with internal stitches and apart from being understandably a little groggy after the GA, soon recovered. I didn't shop around as it's our regular vets who both know my two dogs well.
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