trowel 7 Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 hi just been told by my vet that he has to see my dog every 6 months by law is this true he is on long term medication .E very 6 months get told the samething he is old has heart mermer etc realy upset my partner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulpicide Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Tell him you are thinking of changing your vet how does he want to progress this to the next stage? :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 hi just been told by my vet that he has to see my dog every 6 months by law is this true he is on long term medication .E very 6 months get told the samething he is old has heart mermer etc realy upset my partner That sound total BS to me and if so is mis representation which in itself is illegal. Get him to put this in writing Doubtless Apache might tell us more shortly. To be blunt it sounds like he is milking you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trowel 7 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 That sound total BS to me and if so is mis representation which in itself is illegal. Get him to put this in writing Doubtless Apache might tell us more shortly. To be blunt it sounds like he is milking you £28 every time we walk through the door same speil he,s doing well for a 11 year old boxer he,s got this wrong with him that wrong with him just justifing there fee .If i thought he was ill would take him straight away realy gets my goat they prey on the fact people love there pets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Calm down people. I assume the dog is on medication? This is where the problem almost certainly lies. For vets to supply or prescribe prescription only medication to an animal that animal, by law, has to be "under the care of a veterinary surgeon". Now there is no specified term in law for how often a dog must be seen to be under the care of a vet but the guidance suggests that the dog has been physically examined sometime in the last 6 months. For a stable dog on heart or arthritis medication that may be enough, but many cases may need seeing much more frequently. We would only allow prescription or supply of prescription only drugs in animals that had been seen in the last 6 months. Assuming you are a responsible dog owner the booster visit would count and you'd have 1 consultation fee to pay over the year. Hardly hanging you up by the ankles to shake out every last penny. Happy to answer further questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trowel 7 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Calm down people. I assume the dog is on medication? This is where the problem almost certainly lies. For vets to supply or prescribe prescription only medication to an animal that animal, by law, has to be "under the care of a veterinary surgeon". Now there is no specified term in law for how often a dog must be seen to be under the care of a vet but the guidance suggests that the dog has been physically examined sometime in the last 6 months. For a stable dog on heart or arthritis medication that may be enough, but many cases may need seeing much more frequently. We would only allow prescription or supply of prescription only drugs in animals that had been seen in the last 6 months. Assuming you are a responsible dog owner the booster visit would count and you'd have 1 consultation fee to pay over the year. Hardly hanging you up by the ankles to shake out every last penny. Happy to answer further questions. he is on steroid tablets has been for 7 years very low doce but have to take him every 6 months and listen to all side effects ect just seems a waste of money every 6 months .IF i see a different vet they want to do all sorts of test .D ont think a 11 year old boxer needs all the tests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 he is on steroid tablets has been for 7 years very low doce but have to take him every 6 months and listen to all side effects ect just seems a waste of money every 6 months .IF i see a different vet they want to do all sorts of test .D ont think a 11 year old boxer needs all the tests Drugs are on prescription for good reason. Also there can be quite serious effects on the heart from taking steroids and if your dog has a heart murmur I'd want to make sure things were going on ok. Whether the dog needs further testing would depend on what was found in the examination and what you want from your dog! I don't know what tests you refer to? The vet will (or at least should) just offer what is the best care for your animal. Every single day I see a dog brought in for a vaccination or a medication check and I find something wrong the owner had not noticed. It's not rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trowel 7 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Drugs are on prescription for good reason. Also there can be quite serious effects on the heart from taking steroids and if your dog has a heart murmur I'd want to make sure things were going on ok. Whether the dog needs further testing would depend on what was found in the examination and what you want from your dog! I don't know what tests you refer to? The vet will (or at least should) just offer what is the best care for your animal. Every single day I see a dog brought in for a vaccination or a medication check and I find something wrong the owner had not noticed. It's not rare. head vet say every thing is ok keep him as he his just when i see other vets at same practice the wont to do liver test blood test .Even spoke about putting him on ottpica new wonder drug at a cost of about £100 per week [thanks for the help apache you a vet yes] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwen3513 Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 i would try and book your appointments with the same vet each time, then at least you and the vet know where your feelings lie regarding certain treatments and passed discussions. as apache says his current condition can be discussed when he has his booster saving another consultation fee. jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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