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| 1. Author: P Date: Tue 24th Mar 2026. 06:35 Interesting expose on vet pricing on BBC breakfast this morning with examples given of people going abroad for their pets vet treatment. One dog owner was quoted 10x the price they would have to pay at their local vet (who refused to comment). Another would have had to put their dog down having been quoted £9k instead going to France & still having a happy pet (also refused to comment). I have never even considered this to be a thing and it certainly doesn’t work for emergencies but from a future treatment pov is something I will consider although not simple to get to mainland Europe from here. Anyone ever done this? Reply |
| 2. Author: Playup_Pompey Date: Tue 24th Mar 2026. 08:22 heard snippet on the radio this moning which is presumably linked to the same investigations that they are now capping pet prescription costs and they must also provide details about ability to buy medications online  Reply |
| 3. Author: BouncyPar Date: Tue 24th Mar 2026. 09:03 Every time I`ve had to take my pets to the vet, I`ve always felt extra grateful for the NHS. Reply |
| 4. Author: Buspasspar Date: Tue 24th Mar 2026. 09:13 Saw this on the Beeb P https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj32d05x702o We are forever shaped by the Children we once were Reply |
| 5. Author: jake89 Date: Tue 24th Mar 2026. 10:22 For me it`s the lack of transparency. Like everyone with a car knows some garages can be a bit dearer than others and will base where they take their car on the basis of cost and feeling of quality. With vets it`s much more hidden. We`re with Inglis but keep meaning to transfer to Three Bridges. Reply |
| 6. Author: Dave_1885 Date: Tue 24th Mar 2026. 10:50 Good news for us as our cats prescriptions cost £86 every 3 months for their flea/tick/work treatment so that helps! Reply |
| 7. Author: AdamAntsParsStripe Date: Tue 24th Mar 2026. 18:30 Prices for vets are an obscenity. I get they aren’t a public service and staff have to be paid by the hour regardless if a quiet day but the prices really put people on small incomes off going and then you have the guilt trip your pet might be suffering. Having pet insurance is the best way even if you’re paying 20-30 quid a month as at some point your animal might need a sudden operation and can cost £2000 if it falls on a Sunday. Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte  Reply |
| 8. Author: Bletchley_Par Date: Tue 24th Mar 2026. 19:08 I run a sighthound rescue service, we fortunately have a couple of retired vets who give us their time at minimal cost. They both say veterinarians today start out as animal lovers, then quickly realise 90% of their job is killing animals and lose any sense of calling to the job. They prey on people`s fears while wearing white coats and talking science.  Reply |
| 9. Author: Dandy Warhol Date: Tue 24th Mar 2026. 19:08 There`s a fantastic vet in Livingston , The Pet Hospital, ethical, caring and absolutely in it for the care of animals, actually took our dog off a couple of medications and he was right, she hadn`t needed them. Outstanding service and the owner is one of the most caring guys you could know. Now i don`t know if this is normal practice but i know if he is worried enough about a patient, he sleeps there, i mean, is that normal? I don`t wanna go down like disco. Reply |
| 10. Author: buffy Date: Tue 24th Mar 2026. 20:19 He sounds an absolute soul, Dandy. Probably a pet owner himself. ”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019” Reply |
| 11. Author: jake89 Date: Tue 24th Mar 2026. 21:28 The Inglis practice on Halbeath Road has people there overnight but then they cover a large area. They also charge a pretty penny! I saw a similar post on Facebook and it seems no-one agrees on where the good vets are. Reply |
| 12. Author: buffy Date: Tue 24th Mar 2026. 21:51 Inglis have 9 practices throughout Fife. I’ve always had good vet experience there albeit I know of friends who haven’t. They’re not the cheapest either. ”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019” Reply |
| 13. Author: Raymie the Legend Date: Tue 24th Mar 2026. 21:53 I heard a senior member of the BVA on the radio saying vets have to cover costs etc so would likely just increase their fees !  It`s bloody tough being a legend Ron Atkinson - 1983 Reply |
| 14. Author: PARrot Date: Tue 24th Mar 2026. 22:09 They have to cover costs but so do vets in other countries for a fraction of the price. If the vets is owned by a large corporation a whack of the costs is investors premiums. We should support independent practices. I also think vets fees should be vat free or greatly reduced. That would help vets and clients.....or maybe they would just bump prices up. The capped prescription sounds good but if the fee is for each product, add the fees to the cheaper product and there probably isnt much difference. I think when you take £300 plus for a consultation fee ( how the phuk is that ever justifiable. What are the costs to be recouped?) You shouldn`t be taking £35 admin fee to respond to the insurance. It`s all rigged between pharma, corporate vets and insurance companies making sure they maximise how much they can bleed us. Reply |
| 15. Author: Tenruh Date: Wed 25th Mar 2026. 06:43 jake89, Tue 24 Mar 10:22 Do it asap great practice but you might have to go on a waiting list. Reply |
| 16. Author: Dandy Warhol Date: Wed 25th Mar 2026. 16:06 buffy, Tue 24 Mar 20:19 There`s not enough room for me to type my thoughts on him, a beautiful man and as transparent as i`ve ever experienced. I don`t wanna go down like disco. Reply |
| 17. Author: PARrot Date: Wed 25th Mar 2026. 16:25 Dandy Warhol, Wed 25 Mar 16:06 I would use him but too far away for emergencies Reply |
| 18. Author: twin par Date: Wed 25th Mar 2026. 16:52 The drug companies have a lot to do with high prices,but some vets could do more. If your pets need drugs,get a prescription,and buy it online,far cheaper.But get a prescription from your vet,so as to avoid dodgy drugs.Not Amazon! Post Edited (Wed 25 Mar 16:53) Reply |
| 19. Author: jake89 Date: Wed 25th Mar 2026. 17:02 Some of the standard stuff like Frontline shouldn`t be cheaper in Pets at Home than it is in a vet! Reply |
| 20. Author: Dandy Warhol Date: Wed 25th Mar 2026. 17:30 PARrot, Wed 25 Mar 16:25 Definitely too far for emergencies otherwise i would wholeheartedly recommend, he even went with being a vet down waiting on getting the right fit, the entire staff are amazing, he saved my dog`s life, no question. Treatments, costs, every option was broken down and presented, exceptional. I don`t wanna go down like disco. Reply |
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