If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Worming pill & the vet follow up
First, thanks to those who responded with thoughts and advice
regarding our vet who insisted that our cats ' Drontal had to be administered at the office by a "tech" ($38 for both cats). As a result of the feedback, I strongly suggested to the vet that the policy made no sense, especially in view of our cats' aversion to riding in cars and that we were not happy about it. While the same rationalization about people not administering the pills "properly" was given, the result is that we were allowed to take the medication home. We were given one and one half tablets of Drontal (not sure of the dosage) per cat. That's the good news. However, the fee remained the same---$19 -each- for the two doses (isn't that a lot?). But at least our cats didn't get taken for a ride. Only the humans did. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
From: "T. Early"
We were given one and one half tablets of Drontal (not sure of the dosage) per cat. That's the good news. However, the fee remained the same---$19 -each- for the two doses (isn't that a lot?). So there was no office visit? You were charged a total of $38 for 2 pills? I suppose you could call the company to see what these pills sell for. Here's an exerpt from the patient insert sheet: For customer service or to obtain product information, including Material Safety Data sheet, call 1-800-633-3796. For medical emergencies or to report adverse reactions, call 1-800-422-9874. HOW SUPPLIED: DrontalĀ® Tablets are available in 50 tablet bottles. Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
|
#5
|
|||
|
|||
|
#6
|
|||
|
|||
"T. Early" wrote in message ... First, thanks to those who responded with thoughts and advice regarding our vet who insisted that our cats ' Drontal had to be administered at the office by a "tech" ($38 for both cats). As a result of the feedback, I strongly suggested to the vet that the policy made no sense, especially in view of our cats' aversion to riding in cars and that we were not happy about it. While the same rationalization about people not administering the pills "properly" was given, the result is that we were allowed to take the medication home. We were given one and one half tablets of Drontal (not sure of the dosage) per cat. That's the good news. However, the fee remained the same---$19 -each- for the two doses (isn't that a lot?). But at least our cats didn't get taken for a ride. Only the humans did. Drontal is available from www.petmeds.com for $4.59 per pill. Your vet should be able to obtain them at a cheaper price, yet he charged you the same as if you had used one of their office techs to administer the pills. To repeat what I said in an earlier message: I suggest that you look around your area and see if there are other reputable vets available. I would not continue to this vet, but you also don't want to wait until you have an emergency before you make a decision. Imagine what you might have to pay if you have a "real" emergency sometime??? MaryL |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
"T. Early" wrote in message ... First, thanks to those who responded with thoughts and advice regarding our vet who insisted that our cats ' Drontal had to be administered at the office by a "tech" ($38 for both cats). As a result of the feedback, I strongly suggested to the vet that the policy made no sense, especially in view of our cats' aversion to riding in cars and that we were not happy about it. While the same rationalization about people not administering the pills "properly" was given, the result is that we were allowed to take the medication home. We were given one and one half tablets of Drontal (not sure of the dosage) per cat. That's the good news. However, the fee remained the same---$19 -each- for the two doses (isn't that a lot?). But at least our cats didn't get taken for a ride. Only the humans did. Drontal is available from www.petmeds.com for $4.59 per pill. Your vet should be able to obtain them at a cheaper price, yet he charged you the same as if you had used one of their office techs to administer the pills. To repeat what I said in an earlier message: I suggest that you look around your area and see if there are other reputable vets available. I would not continue to this vet, but you also don't want to wait until you have an emergency before you make a decision. Imagine what you might have to pay if you have a "real" emergency sometime??? MaryL |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Tuffy's worm pill - BW | Cinbad | Cat anecdotes | 30 | September 24th 04 04:16 PM |
Cat + Pill | Duke of URL | Cat anecdotes | 2 | February 1st 04 11:22 PM |
How to Pill a Cat | Angela Ryan | Cat anecdotes | 8 | August 31st 03 04:46 PM |