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Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2020 12:34pm
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Alexis2531

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Hi we are moving to Al-gorfa in 4-6 weeks time. Does anyone know if dog surgery is cheaper in spain or the UK just been quoted £600 to remove 2 x tiny cysts which I think is extortionate it only cost me £90 to have my little shitzhu cross spayed as she is tiny.

If anyone has any advice I would be grateful also if anyone knows of a good vet in the area.

Thanks very much

Alexis and Stuart Elwell

wrypop

Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2020 1:47pm

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Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2020 1:47pm

My experience across Southern Spain is that generally prices are cheaper. Much cheaper. However, the Vetinary chains will cost more than an individual practice. I have been to our Vet this morning. Her task to remove grass seeds from the gums of a nervous dog and provide antibiotic. Eight euros total. Visit one or two based on recommendation. Don't worry about a lack of 'Spanish '.

Alexis2531

Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2020 2:57pm

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Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2020 2:57pm

wrypop wrote on Wed Jul 1, 2020 1:47pm:

My experience across Southern Spain is that generally prices are cheaper. Much cheaper. However, the Vetinary chains will cost more than an individual practice. I have been to our Vet this morning. Her task to remove grass seeds from the gums of a nervous dog and provide antibiotic. Eight euros t...

...otal. Visit one or two based on recommendation. Don't worry about a lack of 'Spanish '.

Thank you very much for replying appreciate it 

Web Designer Guy

Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2020 3:15pm

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Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2020 3:15pm

Vets in the UK incredibly expensive, mostly I think because the majority now have insurance, so they put their arm in, to coin a phrase. I'm presently fighting with my local vets who are trying to charge me £78 for some dog meds that list at £19.93. They didn't even do a consultation as it's a repeat. A few pounds extra? Fair, over three times the price? No.

Alexis2531

Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2020 3:25pm

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Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2020 3:25pm

Web Designer Guy wrote on Wed Jul 1, 2020 3:15pm:

Vets in the UK incredibly expensive, mostly I think because the majority now have insurance, so they put their arm in, to coin a phrase. I'm presently fighting with my local vets who are trying to charge me £78 for some dog meds that list at £19.93. They didn't even do a consultation as it's a ...

...repeat. A few pounds extra? Fair, over three times the price? No.

Yeah looking at the replies I have received I am going to wait until we get to spain, thanks for your hekp

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Gillyt59

Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2020 8:53pm

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Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2020 8:53pm

Alexis2531 wrote on Wed Jul 1, 2020 3:25pm:

Yeah looking at the replies I have received I am going to wait until we get to spain, thanks for your hekp

Hi  When you arrive in Spain check out Eduardos in El Galan or Pets World at Los Dolses both provide an excellent service.  Good luck  Gillian

Kimmy11

Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2020 9:19pm

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Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2020 9:19pm

Hi Alexis,

As you're in Algorfa, I would recommend Benicam in Benijofar.  I would also recommend having your woof vaccinated against Leishmaniasis in Spain, as it will be cheaper than the UK.  However, if she's less than 5kg, she may be too small to have the jab - the vet will advise.

Kind regards,

Kim

Alexis2531

Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2020 10:11pm

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Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2020 10:11pm

Gillyt59 wrote on Wed Jul 1, 2020 8:53pm:

Hi  When you arrive in Spain check out Eduardos in El Galan or Pets World at Los Dolses both provide an excellent service.  Good luck  Gillian

Thank you for your help x

Alexis2531

Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2020 10:14pm

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Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2020 10:14pm

Alexis2531 wrote on Wed Jul 1, 2020 10:11pm:

Thank you for your help x

Thanks very much for your help appreciate it. Is that vaccination for the sand fly I have heard about 

Alexis2531

Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2020 10:16pm

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Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2020 10:16pm

Kimmy11 wrote on Wed Jul 1, 2020 9:19pm:

Hi Alexis,

As you're in Algorfa, I would recommend Benicam in Benijofar.  I would also recommend having your woof vaccinated against Leishmaniasis in Spain, as it will be cheaper than the UK.  However, if she's less than 5kg, she may be too small to have the jab - the vet will advise.

Kind regards,

Kim

Thank you is the vaccination for the sand fly I have heard about 

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