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  1. is it better to schedule a house call for a vet we have had for years or take her to a new vet down the street?  The house call is $160..., and this vet we have had for years specializes in cats only.  Kitty is also a one person cat, and only likes one person.  

    1. Mike Vanderhoek

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      its a balance and one pet owners struggle with, quality service, continuity with one veterinarian, money and perceived value.

       

      If it was me I would continue with the veterinarian I have, if money is the issue then I get it seems steep to absorb a $ 160 charge and I assume that is only the house call fee not the exam or other services. I would also point out that although it may be less stressful on you or kitty to have a house call done it can't be overlooked that while yes service can be provided there is generally better access to and ability with resources in the clinic vs taking a house call kit on the road. 

       

      House calls we tend to provide in my work experience mainly for euthanasia services, some examinations are ok but at the end of the day it is better for the pet, the veterinarian and team to have the patient in clinic with resources at your disposal.

       

      The fee for housecalls may also again seem steep-ish but remember you are paying for a professional service either after hours which may involve calling in support staff or during business hours where time must be blocked off with the veterinarian leaving other obligations at the clinic and so on.

       

      If it was me i'd stick with the vet I have a history with, assuming it is a positive one. If it is the money I can assure you the charge is the going rate and gets much higher in smaller towns so its not being unreasonable but understandably if you want to save the money or even put it towards anything you need to do with kitty re: diagnostics, treatments, prescriptions then you save.

    2. brilac

      brilac

      That's great advice @Mike Vanderhoek.  It's partially about the cost of the vet visit and the house call prices were increased, but this is my cat, and I love this cat very much.  She's almost 15, and has had some health issues, and even though she does not like vet visits, we know this vet, and I think it is best for her, and this vet specializes in cats only. 

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