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souffle · 07-08-2013, 03:26 AM

When getting a new pet it is important you look to the future with regards to funding any vet care your hamster (or indeed any animal) might need.
Even though you may feel confident that you can afford vet care now things can chance in the future and you may not be able to afford if when you actually need it.
Few insurance companies will insure hamsters so to make provision you should set up a Vet Fund which you must be strict with and not dip into for other purposes. Remember the more hamsters and other animals you take on the more likely you are to have one or more become ill, thus the higher you vet care costs.
If you know you cannot afford to set money aside and will not be able to afford vet care in the future then you should think again and not get a pet until you are in a position to afford the vet care.
If your circumstances change and you are in an unexpected crisis with regards to having funds then there are some charities which offer vet care such as PDSA, RSPCA and Blue Cross and you should find out if you qualify. Some vets also offer payment plans.
Remember that vet costs vary hugely in different parts of the world and from area to area. It is wise to seek out a vet with hamster experience and check out their costs, including emergency call out fees before you get your pet and budget accordingly.
In this thread members can offer their advice on a reasonable vet fund in their area / country and the cost of treatments they may have had. Please do not name specific vets in this thread. People can PM you for a recommendation if they wish.

I will start so if everyone can follow the same protocol it will keep things easier to reference to. Please avoid chit chat and use this thread for your details which may be of help to other members regarding how much they should budget. Please add any procedures or treatments you may have had and their costs.

Area: Yorkshire, UK
Vet Fund : £200 although this would be topped up if necessary
Number of Hamsters: 4
Previous Costs:
Small animal Consultation : £11
Follow up consultation: £8
Consultation plus antibiotics : £18
Consultation plus eye ointments : £21
Consultation followed by Lump removal under GA: £50
PTS : £9
Private cremation with casket: £70 +

07-08-2013, 03:26 AM
souffle Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK but my heart lies in Scotland! Posts: 28,190	Vet Care - how much should I budget? When getting a new pet it is important you look to the future with regards to funding any vet care your hamster (or indeed any animal) might need. Even though you may feel confident that you can afford vet care now things can chance in the future and you may not be able to afford if when you actually need it. Few insurance companies will insure hamsters so to make provision you should set up a Vet Fund which you must be strict with and not dip into for other purposes. Remember the more hamsters and other animals you take on the more likely you are to have one or more become ill, thus the higher you vet care costs. If you know you cannot afford to set money aside and will not be able to afford vet care in the future then you should think again and not get a pet until you are in a position to afford the vet care. If your circumstances change and you are in an unexpected crisis with regards to having funds then there are some charities which offer vet care such as PDSA, RSPCA and Blue Cross and you should find out if you qualify. Some vets also offer payment plans. Remember that vet costs vary hugely in different parts of the world and from area to area. It is wise to seek out a vet with hamster experience and check out their costs, including emergency call out fees before you get your pet and budget accordingly. In this thread members can offer their advice on a reasonable vet fund in their area / country and the cost of treatments they may have had. Please do not name specific vets in this thread. People can PM you for a recommendation if they wish. I will start so if everyone can follow the same protocol it will keep things easier to reference to. Please avoid chit chat and use this thread for your details which may be of help to other members regarding how much they should budget. Please add any procedures or treatments you may have had and their costs. Area: Yorkshire, UK Vet Fund : £200 although this would be topped up if necessary Number of Hamsters: 4 Previous Costs: Small animal Consultation : £11 Follow up consultation: £8 Consultation plus antibiotics : £18 Consultation plus eye ointments : £21 Consultation followed by Lump removal under GA: £50 PTS : £9 Private cremation with casket: £70 + __________________ http://custardhamstery.weebly.com/ Last edited by souffle; 07-08-2013 at 03:47 AM.