Cost of testing for worms... - Page 2

sandy · 25-10-2008, 07:01 PM

I know the vets down here will send it away to be tested etc. Thats why the costs go up I suppose.

**Bindi** · 25-10-2008, 08:26 PM

I paid £20 a month or two ago, that was on top of consultation and baytril

Mel · 25-10-2008, 11:06 PM

I rang round all the vets in my area before sending a sample to Hannah, one vet had the cheek to tell me that the actual test only cost £10 but they charged an additional £25 to send it away!

Can you imagine? £25 to post a tiny poo

I think not

janeL · 26-10-2008, 12:46 PM

Yep I had to pay £35 recently. not too pleased about that. I am thinking of getting a microscope and reading up on how to identify the different parasites. I can't imagine it would be that hard.
Has anyone else done this?

sandy · 26-10-2008, 01:13 PM

Lol and they wonder why keepers want to test things themselves.

rodneyvet · 27-10-2008, 08:31 AM

Would there be any interest in a little lecture for those near me on how to check for parasites and what to look for. btw any exotic vet should so their own tests and send faeces away if concerned. this is because many single celled parasites die in transit and so are missed. also btw i charge about £10 for a feacal wet prep (parasite exam)

rodneyvet · 27-10-2008, 08:46 AM

Sorry thats "any exotic vet should DO their own tests"

Mel · 27-10-2008, 10:33 AM

Hi Rodneyvet,
Where abouts are you? Am sure there will be lots of people interested. Also is it possible to send samples to you?

shafach · 27-10-2008, 10:38 AM

this kind of worries me Rodney - as my vet (well - my torts vet, lol) came highly recommended and is a specialist reptile and tort vet... so am wondering why he doesnt check the tests himself...

rodneyvet · 27-10-2008, 11:09 AM

Im in kent, all I can say is that i check all mine myself (or my nurses do it). If I want culture done I send the samples away. Its the same for urine samples if for example i want to check for Hexamiter

25-10-2008, 07:01 PM	#11
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	I know the vets down here will send it away to be tested etc. Thats why the costs go up I suppose. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

25-10-2008, 08:26 PM	#12
Bindi Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,157	I paid £20 a month or two ago, that was on top of consultation and baytril __________________

26-10-2008, 12:46 PM	#14
janeL Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: northampton Posts: 1,435	Yep I had to pay £35 recently. not too pleased about that. I am thinking of getting a microscope and reading up on how to identify the different parasites. I can't imagine it would be that hard. Has anyone else done this? __________________ www.urbantortoise.co.uk For Tortoise Food, Plants and Pre Alpin info & sales Hermanns THB 2:3:0 Algerian TGG 1.2.3 Ibera TGI 0.1.0[/CENTER]

26-10-2008, 01:13 PM	#15
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	Lol and they wonder why keepers want to test things themselves. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

27-10-2008, 10:38 AM	#19
shafach Member Juvenile Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 795	this kind of worries me Rodney - as my vet (well - my torts vet, lol) came highly recommended and is a specialist reptile and tort vet... so am wondering why he doesnt check the tests himself... __________________ Shafach two hermanns - Mikey and Ralph two moggies -Kenny and Roisin one hamster -Trev

25-10-2008, 11:06 PM	#13
Mel Member Hatched Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Norfolk Posts: 320	I rang round all the vets in my area before sending a sample to Hannah, one vet had the cheek to tell me that the actual test only cost £10 but they charged an additional £25 to send it away! Can you imagine? £25 to post a tiny poo I think not

27-10-2008, 08:31 AM	#16
rodneyvet Member Incubating Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 117	Would there be any interest in a little lecture for those near me on how to check for parasites and what to look for. btw any exotic vet should so their own tests and send faeces away if concerned. this is because many single celled parasites die in transit and so are missed. also btw i charge about £10 for a feacal wet prep (parasite exam)

27-10-2008, 08:46 AM	#17
rodneyvet Member Incubating Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 117	Sorry thats "any exotic vet should DO their own tests"

27-10-2008, 10:33 AM	#18
Mel Member Hatched Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Norfolk Posts: 320	Hi Rodneyvet, Where abouts are you? Am sure there will be lots of people interested. Also is it possible to send samples to you?

27-10-2008, 11:09 AM	#20
rodneyvet Member Incubating Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 117	Im in kent, all I can say is that i check all mine myself (or my nurses do it). If I want culture done I send the samples away. Its the same for urine samples if for example i want to check for Hexamiter

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