help for dog

olias

If you had bothered to read the post(s) fully, you would have seen that the help given was to remind the OPs friend of the need to budget when on a limited income and to also take into account unexpected bills when setting that budget. This would have avoided the need to consider the debt of extortionate Provident loans and so ultimately is very money saving.

Olias

vroombroom

where do they livr to pay £50 for boosters?:eek:I've just had my two done for the year and it was £56 for both of them.

Ask them to phone round vets and get a quote. Surely they can afford to get the shots done, then take to the PDSA?

rising_from_the_ashes

vroombroom I've just had my cat's booster done and it was £46 - the dog is even more (Scotland).

Countrymusicfan - I'm sure PDSA should be able to treat the dog.

Re the jabs - I know this doesn't help with this problem, but it's national pet vaccination month in May and they should be able to get the dog it's jabs very cheaply during this. Have a look at: http://www.nvmonline.co.uk/

catlou

rising_from_the_ashes wrote: »

vroombroom I've just had my cat's booster done and it was £46 - the dog is even more (Scotland).

Yikes! :eek:

Vets4pets do a vaccinate for life program for cats & dogs for just £99 per animal.

Just looked and they only seem to have one in Scotland in Paisley though.

http://www.vets4pets.com/index.asp

countrymusicfan

booter wrote: »

As far as I'm aware (I am a current PDSA "customer") they will treat dogs regardless of whether they've had their jabs.
"PDSA exists to care for the pets of people in need. We provide veterinary services to their sick and injured animals and promote responsible pet ownership"
In addition, they will do provide innoculation for a fee - either boosters or full set of jabs - and they're usually a little less expensive than most vets.

http://www.pdsa.org.uk/pdsa-vet-care/eligibility

I know that they won't cover your dog if you don't give them jabs because they won't cover mine. I had my renewal sent back and was told he had to have his jabs first. I was told that I could get his jabs, but I would have to pay for the jabs together and that would be £50.

countrymusicfan

ormus wrote: »

the local rspca here, treats dogs/pets from low income familes, for just a donation.

My friend spoke to the SSPCA and they said, no they didn't do vet work and no they can't help with vet fees. Sorry, but we can't help

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

The PDSA here gives the vaccinations at a greatly reduced cost, so no idea where this 'we won't treat your pet' stuff comes from.

From their vaccinations leaflet - 'For pet owners registered at PDSA PetAid hospitals a range of
preventive treatments are sold. These include neutering, vaccinations,
microchipping, prescription diets, and flea and worm treatments.'

They started doing this because of the cost involved in treating unvaccinated animals.

They also do neutering.


Are you absolutely sure they aren't hoping that you will 'help them save the dog' by giving them at least some cash?


Try here - http://www.pdsa.org.uk/pdsa-vet-care/eligibility

rising_from_the_ashes

Not sure whereabouts in Scotland you are but came across this:
http://www.dogaidsociety.com/

rising_from_the_ashes

Sorry, just noticed you're in the Highlands, have you tried:
http://www.crownvets.co.uk/HelpWithFees
http://www.moraycoastvetgroup.co.uk/
http://money.marksandspencer.com/news/2010/04/low-income-pet-owners-to-receive-help-with-vet-bills/6931/

£400 for an abcess seems quite expensive (but vets seem to charge a lot more in Scotland for some reason)! - my mum's dog has just had an op to remove 2 tumours and that and several return visits/antibiotics/other drugs has come in at under £400 (but in England).

CFC

Am I missing something? Wouldn't they be better to borrow the money to pay to have the dog vaccinated and then get the abcess treated free?