Hello Just a question really quickly my pigs dont need togo to the vet touch wood and hopefully wont have to for a long time touch wood haha but I was just wondering for days now if anyone could give me a quick estimate for a normal consultation would cost? :S for two pigs?
It depends on where you go. Yesterday I went to our local vets (not exotic) who were very good, and paid £19 for consultation, antibiotics and metacam. Have been charged about £35 for a similar thing at a slightly more exotic vets. Have also tried another exotics vets and it is £45 for a consultation alone. x
The best thing to do is register with a vet based on their experience of treating pigs, and ask them. When it comes to vets who know what they're doing, you will usually pay more for a specialist. My usual vet for my dog, a consult fee is £25 something. My usual pig vet is £33.95, another vet I've used where I've seen a specialist is £41 and I've seen another specialist (a name known all over the world) for £116 for an initial visit then £98 a visit after that.
i consider my vets to know what they are doing but there costs are really good. i also think it depends on the area you live in too.
Last week I paid £27. that was for an initial consult, a course of baytril and 30 steroid tablets as well as a follow up.
Average in the mids is probably £25-30, depending on the vets or the exact location. All areas and vets will differ. Best to ring and ask. (make sure you explain its for a guinea pig, as usually small pets will have a cheaper rate) Any medications or treatments will be added onto the bill also if your piggies need any. x
£17.40 for a thorough check up - £26 for 3 to have a full M.O.T - my vet charges for the time spent - meds are very reasonable too - we are in Wiltshire
In Liverpool I paid £19 for a non exotics vet.. and at the exotics it's about £25.. but repeat visits as follow ups are about half price for 1 month. But the meds usually rack up the price so it feels like I'm always paying about £35 a pop.
