The Supervet

crown green bowler
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edited March 2017 in Your Pets #1

We were watching The Supervet program last night on channel 4 and were amazed at some of the things that can be done on all types of animals. Noel Fitzpatrick must be one of the best in this type of surgery. It was lovely to see so many people who love there pets so much.

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  • Bakers2
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    edited March 2017 #2

    He seems to be a very inspirational man. It's fabulous that someone can think outside the box to solve these issues. I'm always curious about the cost and how the owners finance it. You only need a routine visit to any vet to appreciate our free at the point of delivery NHS 😉

  • crown green bowler
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    edited March 2017 #3

    I would think that most of the owners must have pet insurance because I would think that most of the cost would be in the thousands of pounds.   But your point about NHS treatment is very true, when you think a MRI scan alone costs hundreds, before any opps.

  • Bakers2
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    edited March 2017 #4

    Possibly but I'm not convinced. 

  • Metheven
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    edited March 2017 #5

    He is certainly pioneering in his surgery. I have always taken out insurance for our dogs and not once have I ever needed to use it, but it is comprehensive cover with £7000 maximum claim annually with ongoing treatment for life.

    I don't look upon it as wasted money, just glad that my dogs have never needed it.

  • DSB
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    edited March 2017 #6

    It sounds like you have the same policy as us Dave, except this year, I guess we will use most of it.  As I've posted elsewhere, Lizzie has a lump in her neck region.  Our vet has referred us to a consultant who had confirmed that it is a leaking salivery gland.  The consultation and scan cost almost £1900!  The op to remove the lump and gland the one side (scheduled for next Friday) is going to cost in the region of £3-4000.  I don't know what we'd have done without the insurance!

    David 

  • Metheven
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    That's it David, who knows when it may be needed and in Lizzie's case it will be money well spent to ensure her future.

    I wish her well smile

  • DSB
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    edited March 2017 #8

    Thanks Dave.

    David

  • brue
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    edited March 2017 #9

    Our local cattery owner appeared on the programme, she had been referred on by a local vet so I presume she had insurance. One of her own rescued cats had a foot deformity. The visit to "supervet" improved the cat's health although the cat now has a skin graft on a paw with longer fur that has to be trimmed. 

  • DSB
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    edited March 2017 #10

    We always watch Supervet and even put it on record if we are not in.  Mind you I reckon the Supervet must be at least as expensive as The Willows in Solihull!  I don't think I can ever remember a Supervet programme where they've actually talked money...  wink

    David 

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