"Pet Club" realities
Discussion
When my ex left nearly 3yrs ago, I took over sole care for 2 cats, turns out neither have ever had their boosters (she assured me they had), they’re both about 9yrs old now so I’m inclined not to bother.
Not sure what to do about the dogs, have always kept theirs uo to date but may not bother this year.
Not sure what to do about the dogs, have always kept theirs uo to date but may not bother this year.
I was reading the sign that advertises the pet club whilst sat in the vet waiting room a few weeks back. When you looked at the breakdown of the cost / benefit it only made marginal sense assuming you took the annual nail trim, check up... The core benefits (vaccinations, worming...) were more expensive in the club assuming you didn't take the other stuff.
anonymous said:
[redacted]
This is for one cat?My old cat cost 70 quid a year at my vet for a checkup and jabs. Flea and worming stuff from Amazon worked out about a tenner a month.
Current kittens have been 60 a year for jabs (for both) and about 15 for flea and worming (bulk buys).
I didn’t think our vets subscription at 13.99 was worth it, I certainly wouldn’t be paying 39 a month!
My cats have always been rescues and never go to a cattery so I don't bother with vaccinations. Only once did one get cat flu; she looked a bit battered for a few days but was fine after that. Flea and worm treatments I get as/when required, which isn't very often. Neither do I go for insurance; mine cost a bit earlier this year having a thyroid issue attended to, but overall I'm confident I'm well ahead.
Monthly DDs, especially for things you're not going to get value from, are a major reason why so many people get into debt IMHO. 'But it's only £15 a month' they say. 'How much is that a year?' asks me. 'Haven't worked it out'. '£180'. 'Wow, didn't realise it was that much' etc.
NB I have cash reserves; if you don't and a big vets bill would wipe you out, then insurance makes more sense.
Monthly DDs, especially for things you're not going to get value from, are a major reason why so many people get into debt IMHO. 'But it's only £15 a month' they say. 'How much is that a year?' asks me. 'Haven't worked it out'. '£180'. 'Wow, didn't realise it was that much' etc.
NB I have cash reserves; if you don't and a big vets bill would wipe you out, then insurance makes more sense.
I don't know about cats as I have only owned dogs, but I have only ever bought flea and worming treatments on an ad hoc basis.
The one thing I won't scrimp on, however, is vaccinations. One of our dogs was not vaccinated, due to an immune condition, on veterinary advice, all the others have been vaccinated every year. As our dogs are generally exercised on our own land, they don't often come into contact with other dogs, so it was less of a risk for the unvaccinated one.
It is all very well saying that most other cats/dogs are vaccinated so yours are okay, but if everyone starts taking the view they won't vaccinate, there will be less herd immunity or protection for those who aren't (or can't be) vaccinated. If you are looking at cutting back on costs, others probably will be too.
The one thing I won't scrimp on, however, is vaccinations. One of our dogs was not vaccinated, due to an immune condition, on veterinary advice, all the others have been vaccinated every year. As our dogs are generally exercised on our own land, they don't often come into contact with other dogs, so it was less of a risk for the unvaccinated one.
It is all very well saying that most other cats/dogs are vaccinated so yours are okay, but if everyone starts taking the view they won't vaccinate, there will be less herd immunity or protection for those who aren't (or can't be) vaccinated. If you are looking at cutting back on costs, others probably will be too.
Gassing Station | All Creatures Great & Small | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff