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We need to decide what to do about vet care for our bunnies, we are really torn at the moment and would appreciate any input
Since Jen left our vets surgery we have been left really disappointed with the quality of care our buns have been getting. There have been a couple of really excellent locums there but the permanent vets just don't seem to have any interest in our rabbits or seem to be willing to discuess treatment options etc. However they are literally at the end of our road, I can be there in under 2 minutes in an emergency, which can be of vital importance. They are also really helpful in fitting us in straight away in an emergency. They know us well and are happy for us to have large quantities of meds at home and for us to give fluids etc
We have now found another vet that we like the look of in the next town. They have rabbit specialists as well as other specialist such as eye specialists, which would be great. they have an amazing hospital with fantastic facilities. Seperate waiting rooms and recovery rooms for dogs and cats/small animals. However this doesn't come cheap, neutering a female costs £95 compared to £52 at our vets. As we already spend around £600 + a month at our vets we cannot afford for our vet bills to double. I have had a chat to the practice manager about our requirements and she has been very helpful, she is meeting with the partners about possible discounts as we are a charitable organisation but even so the costs will increase. She also said that she is not sure about us having our own meds as this is down to trust which can only be built up over time. The other main problem is getting there. Its fine when Steve is about but he works 2pm til 10pm, during that time I have no way of getting to this vet in an emergency. I cannot get a taxi as due to my ME I can no longer travel in cars, I cannot cope with the speed and movement. I end up sick and dizzy and unable to stand. They also have a brilliant out of hours set up.
We were so fed up with our vets that we had definately decided to go with the new vets but after yesterday when I just grabbed Marion and ran we don't know what to do. I don't want to be in a situation where I cannot get emergency help for my bunnies. But at the same time our bunnies need to have access to the best possible treatment, it is the least they deserve.
Sorry for the essay, but this is a really important decision. My vets have been good to me for many years and I don't want to end our relationship with them unless it is 100% the best thing to do :?:?
Since Jen left our vets surgery we have been left really disappointed with the quality of care our buns have been getting. There have been a couple of really excellent locums there but the permanent vets just don't seem to have any interest in our rabbits or seem to be willing to discuess treatment options etc. However they are literally at the end of our road, I can be there in under 2 minutes in an emergency, which can be of vital importance. They are also really helpful in fitting us in straight away in an emergency. They know us well and are happy for us to have large quantities of meds at home and for us to give fluids etc
We have now found another vet that we like the look of in the next town. They have rabbit specialists as well as other specialist such as eye specialists, which would be great. they have an amazing hospital with fantastic facilities. Seperate waiting rooms and recovery rooms for dogs and cats/small animals. However this doesn't come cheap, neutering a female costs £95 compared to £52 at our vets. As we already spend around £600 + a month at our vets we cannot afford for our vet bills to double. I have had a chat to the practice manager about our requirements and she has been very helpful, she is meeting with the partners about possible discounts as we are a charitable organisation but even so the costs will increase. She also said that she is not sure about us having our own meds as this is down to trust which can only be built up over time. The other main problem is getting there. Its fine when Steve is about but he works 2pm til 10pm, during that time I have no way of getting to this vet in an emergency. I cannot get a taxi as due to my ME I can no longer travel in cars, I cannot cope with the speed and movement. I end up sick and dizzy and unable to stand. They also have a brilliant out of hours set up.
We were so fed up with our vets that we had definately decided to go with the new vets but after yesterday when I just grabbed Marion and ran we don't know what to do. I don't want to be in a situation where I cannot get emergency help for my bunnies. But at the same time our bunnies need to have access to the best possible treatment, it is the least they deserve.
Sorry for the essay, but this is a really important decision. My vets have been good to me for many years and I don't want to end our relationship with them unless it is 100% the best thing to do :?:?
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