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fluffydd · 07-10-2013, 02:37 AM

Area: Cardiff, UK

Number of hamsters: 2 (plus other pets too)

Vet fund: I don't current have one but pay vets bills as necessary.

Consultation: Prices have just gone up at both the vets I use and are now £30 and £32 but does cover the cost of some medication if needed.

Teeth trimming: variable. £6.64 with clippers but vet made gerbils mouth bleed so didn't go back to them again. £22 for burring (but the vet kindly did 2 gerbils teeth for the price of one).

Out of hours vet treatment: £79.95 plus cost of medication.

Surgery: I've only had surgery on gerbils but expect the price would be the same for a hamster. Ear tumour removal £145 (June 2012); scent gland removal £100 (December 2012); Skin tumour removal £138 (July 2013). Post op checks are free.

PTS: £36 (2012)

Total vet bill for 2012: £730.47 (treatment of 5 gerbils)
Vet bill so far for 2013: £232.75 (treatment for 2 gerbils)

07-10-2013, 02:37 AM
fluffydd PM Fluffy for custom title Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cardiff Posts: 1,561	Re: Vet Care - how much should I budget? Area: Cardiff, UK Number of hamsters: 2 (plus other pets too) Vet fund: I don't current have one but pay vets bills as necessary. Consultation: Prices have just gone up at both the vets I use and are now £30 and £32 but does cover the cost of some medication if needed. Teeth trimming: variable. £6.64 with clippers but vet made gerbils mouth bleed so didn't go back to them again. £22 for burring (but the vet kindly did 2 gerbils teeth for the price of one). Out of hours vet treatment: £79.95 plus cost of medication. Surgery: I've only had surgery on gerbils but expect the price would be the same for a hamster. Ear tumour removal £145 (June 2012); scent gland removal £100 (December 2012); Skin tumour removal £138 (July 2013). Post op checks are free. PTS: £36 (2012) Total vet bill for 2012: £730.47 (treatment of 5 gerbils) Vet bill so far for 2013: £232.75 (treatment for 2 gerbils)