Pet First consultation
For Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Guinea pigs, Small Rodents (Hamsters, Rats, Gerbils, etc.), Ferrets · Consultation & preventative care
A first consultation is a full appointment with one of our vets, for a pet we have not met before or for a problem that is new. We examine your pet from nose to tail, listen to what you have noticed at home, and agree with you what should happen next.
About First consultation in pets
Most things start here. A first consultation gives the vet time to examine your pet properly and to hear the whole story from you – what you have seen, when it started and what has changed. Those two things together are usually what gets to the bottom of a problem.
What happens in the appointment
- We weigh your pet and check their general condition.
- The vet examines them properly – eyes, ears, mouth, skin, heart, chest, tummy, joints.
- You talk through what you have noticed, and we ask questions to fill in the gaps.
- We explain what we think is going on and what the options are.
- If we need tests or treatment, we tell you what they cost before anything goes ahead.
What to bring
Any vaccination or medical records you have, a list of anything your pet is currently taking, and – if it is relevant – a recent urine or stool sample. If someone else at home has noticed something you have not, it helps to ask them before you come.
What it costs
The consultation fee covers the appointment itself and the vet’s advice. Anything we go on to do – tests, medication, a procedure – is charged separately and we will always tell you the cost first. You can see every one of our charges on our price list.
If your pet comes in regularly, one of our pet health plans may work out cheaper across the year.