Just picked up two most gorgeous 5mth old kittens yesterday who have had no vet treatment at all. I was after an idea of the going rate for vaccinations, microchipping, fleshing and worming please. And neutering of course, one boy, one girl.
I should point out that they will be getting it all done whatever the cost but would like to be prepared before getting into the vets!
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What's the going rate for kitten vaccinations, neutering, microchipping etc these days?
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Mynewnamenotyours · 18/01/2015 07:07
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cozietoesie ·
18/01/2015 08:38
It's a long while since I had to have some of the initial procedures carried out but the prices at vets seem to vary hugely according to their practice and location. (My own vet is an inner city practice but in a very mixed income area and they seem to be pretty cost conscious on behalf of their clients.) You can also take advantage of deals where practices have 'National Smile Month', 'National Microchip Month' etc etc - although I realize that this can't really apply to you because you need to have a full service for the two new arrivals at an early date.
From what I've seen on the practice notice boards, I'd be guessing that you would be looking at the chump end of £150-200 per kitten for the initial full works although you might find that the vet gives you credit for 'economies of scale' on eg the neutering/their own comsultancy costs. Other posters will likely comment on prices in their own areas.
It might also be worth considering a vet plan (most have a monthly deal) for the ongoing costs such as checking over, worming, fleaing, shots etc. And considering insurance as well.
Remember to post their pictures! 
Mynewnamenotyours ·
18/01/2015 08:55
Thank you.
Photos here ! They are remarkably chilled most of the time but also rather bonkers at other times! Confining them to one room at the moment before introducing them to oldcat but they keep escaping so we're continually rounding them up!
Yes expected it to be a few hundred pounds but we didn't pay for them as rehomed from someone who couldn't keep them, so knew we have to do everything.
I googled the cost though and it said average cost to neuter was around £50 which seemed too cheap. We wouldn't qualify for income-based reduced fees but obviously want an idea what we'll be paying. I will phone up a few local vets to ask on Monday but wanted an idea sooner if possible, hence asking here. Whilst we have used one for oldcat and dear departed other oldcat we haven't thankfully needed to see them much so don't really have a relationship.
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cozietoesie ·
18/01/2015 09:16
Well they are just a wonderful pair!
Maybe have a look to see if any of the vets have websites to give you an idea of what they are like ? My tendency is usually to go with the vets I have any sort of relationship with (if good) but that - and cost - aren't necessarily determining factors.
I certainly think pet plans and insurance are ideas which are worth considering. It's very relieving to know that things are paid for on a regular basis and while we tend to see the problems on this board, there have been many examples over time of people who have been faced with sudden (and large) unexpected bills. Some had insurance and that at least meant that they could make decisions wthout concern about where the extra money - eg for an emergency vet - was coming from which can be a big relief when you're feeling fraught and don't need any extra complications.
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