I hope this doesn't offend - I am aware there may be vets who post on here and am hoping they won't mind putting it into context for me, as I am a bit perplexed, and don't want to jump to conclusions.
We have two rabbits and have had them for several years. Nothing's really gone wrong until yesterday when I had to take in my boy rabbit for a few stitches to a wound. It was fairly straightforward and he needed sedation, and we picked him up after about 6 hours though he hadn't eaten (they kept him there an extra 3 hours so that they could make sure he did - but told me to pick him up anyway in the end - he has now started eating so that's not a concern)
We have some precautionary antibiotics (£12) and the rest cost £83.
When they were neutered several years ago it was £35 per male rabbit.
I can't understand why a few stitches with sedation is now the best part of a hundred pounds?
Is this to do with inflation?
The vets are lovely and faultless in their care and I would never raise this issue in person. I don't see them as charging so much because they are out to make a profit - I'm sure it is minimal - so why is it that they have to charge so much compared to a few years ago?
Thanks of anyone got this far.
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Sorry to ask but can anyone explain why it costs so much to have veterinary treatment?
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DeirdreDoo · 26/11/2015 10:17
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