Parslee Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 I sadly had to take one of my older girls to the vets yesterday, a 6 year old hybrid, she had been looking increasingly poorly for a few days so it didn't feel right to let her carry on. I booked in for euthanasia with the exotics vet, but didn't think to ask the cost. I was stunned to be charged £82 - this was the cheapest they would do as they had to include cremation/incineration as she was classed as a "food animal" - I was not allowed to take her body home to dispose of myself. Is this something new, or are my vets being overly cautious in interpreting the law? I didn't have much choice other than to go ahead, but if they had mentioned this on the phone when I booked, I'd have rung around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 That is an eye-watering amount to be charged @Parslee. I know the cost varies between vets, but the 'having to be cremated' is a new one on me. Perhaps the UK now has new rules having left the EU? We took a terminally ill and very large cock to our vet here in France because he was so strong I doubted my ability to despatch him humainly. The vet first sedated him and then gave him a lethal injection, the whole process taking 20 minutes. We bought him back for burial in the garden, having paid €18 (£15). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marihel Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Vet’s Fee just to incinerate hen now £41 in Malvern - was about £23 a few months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
