Molly the Mutt ...

PS - would think about changing vets, but 2 of the vets, 2 of the nurses and one receptionist are all past students of mine so feel a bit obliged! 

It’s becoming a bit of a money racket though. Our vets are now part of a huge group, specialising mainly in small animals, ie where the emotive money is. They supply their own brand medicines (which are formulas in corporate packaging), and even do Insurance cover. So you take out the insurance, you pay the higher than usual vet fees, and get supplied with over priced products. A win-win for the franchise.  These franchises aren’t as interested in small town practices, or where the work involves a lot of large animal work, there isn’t enough in it for them. (I am quoting a lovely independent vet who looked after our dog in deepest Wales here).

We are currently using two vets for our Lab, our local, and a specialist looking after his eye problems, around 8 miles away. We now get the specialist practice to do the “routine” blood tests, as it usually comes in around £150 cheaper than our local vets. 

lol hope you get a discount, ps your dogs look lovely red setters ?