Phlox

Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > coalakid Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Christopher?s now the only decent real local > > bakery left (and best for croissants!) > > > Where is that?? Half Moon Lane, next to where Walsh?s Glazing are now located.

Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Didn't they previously have a differently named > shop somewhere round here, or am I dreaming? Think it was the East Dulwich Deli.

A place I?ve been meaning to try is Dalhousie in Crystal Palace. The cakes look incredible, they have good reviews on Facebook, and they do afternoon tea. Picture taken from their Facebook page. You need to book.

cactus Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I think I'm in agreement with the OP. > Flea treatment and 1 worming pill for our cat - > ?47 > 5 min consultation and an unnecessary anti > sickness injection - ?56 > I know as a cat owner I have to factor in vet > visits, it's part of the deal when keeping a pet, > but the costs are a > bit hefty. Instead of giving your cat or dog (or other animal) a worming pill/treatment, use http://wormcount.com to test for worms.

HelBel65 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > No - they told me what to look for, as it's a non > prescription treatment used by humans too. > Next? > > Phlox Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > HelBel65 Wrote: > > > -------------------------------------------------- > > > ----- > > > On the specific point about NV charging for, > or > > > recommending, unnecessary treatment and meds, > > one > > > of my cats had to be on a particular med long > > > term, and they suggested I buy it online as > it > > was > > > significantly cheaper. > > > > Good of you to commend them for this. Did they > > charge you to write out a prescription? You didn?t say it was non prescription. Most vets do charge though, to write out a prescription to get the drugs cheaper from somewhere else.

HelBel65 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > On the specific point about NV charging for, or > recommending, unnecessary treatment and meds, one > of my cats had to be on a particular med long > term, and they suggested I buy it online as it was > significantly cheaper. Good of you to commend them for this. Did they charge you to write out a prescription?

Raised by Bears Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I guess the routine injections are classed as > boosters rather than full vaccinations. We have 3 > cats and it would be difficult to board them > without these boosters. Also some insurers insist > on them as part of their commitment to cover. You need to look into titering. ?Some? insurers insist.......can you be more specific? Why would you want to board your pet somewhere that insisted on over vaccination?

Bcam, I?m not a vet, but I had an animal damaged by a vaccine, who subsequently died a week later. The vet who administered the injection admitted that it did happen. Until that point, I had believed most, but not all things that vets had recommended. Humans don?t have annual vaccinations, so why should an animal? Thinking has also changed as to when the best time to vaccinate an animal is. Not at 6 or 8 weeks, but later. Rabies, if necessary, shouldn?t be given until 6 months at the earliest. Lots of people in the U.K. are now giving a rabies shot because they travel with their pet. One rabies shot should be good for life, and this can be proved by a titre test. An unwell animal should never be given a vaccination. It says so on the drug labels. Rabies doses should be given according to an animal?s weight, instead of the same dose for a 10lb dog as for a Great Dane. Regarding routine medication, like flea and worm treatment, what is the point of putting poison on or in your animal unless there is something specific to treat? With regard to worming, there is a company in the U.K. called Worm Count. They can test and advise on any animal, instead making your family member endure unnecessary treatment.

sedm Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Phlox - the initial jabs were done by Battersea so > I don't blame them for using economical vaccines & > having a policy to vaccinate before new owners > take the cats... My cat was just an unlucky one I meant which vet from the Neighbourhood Vet thought that your cat had vaccine damage? Battersea should do titering on animals instead of jabbing them with vaccines, just in case. It?s not just Battersea that does it. Lots of rescue places and shelters do it. Doesn?t make it right.

sedm Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > This was a couple of years ago, but I had a very > poorly cat with complex illness and the > Neighbourhood Vet did an amazing job - I credit > them with him growing into healthy & happy cat. > They actually advised against any future jabs for > him because they suspected an adverse reaction to > his initial vaccines (not done by them.) So I'm a > very happy customer. That?s really good to know. Which vet was it?

Animal vaccines can cause many complications, inc death, epilepsy and cancer. The size of the dose is also important.

According to that link, the RSPCA has sloughed off responsibility to your local vet. Some vets do want your animals to have an annual booster, because it?s a good money spinner for them. Vets used to send out cards, reminding you it?s time for a visit, and boosters. Like the dentist reminding you it?s time for a check-up. Do you vaccinate your family every year?

HelBel65 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hm, you've got me there! I have it done when it's > due.....can't remember how often. I know it's > included in my monthly fee though. > > > > > Phlox Wrote: > > > You vaccinate your cats yearly? Cats and dogs don't need yearly vaccinations. No vet should recommend that. It's malpractice. They should only need their original vax done. You can titer them once, to show circulating antibodies, for peace of mind.

HelBel65 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yes they do, I joined up and think it's good value > actually. I recently took 2 cats for a 6 month > health check and was given another three months' > flea & worm treatment - didn't have to pay for any > of it. Think it costs ?12 per pet per month. It's > a way to spread the expense of having pets - tbh I > don't think NV benefit from it financially at all. > > > Not associated with NV other than being a happy > customer, extremely surprised to read this post. > > Phlox Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Do they still offer a health club to join and > pay > > monthly which includes checkups, flea > treatments > > and yearly vaccination? You vaccinate your cats yearly?

Do they still offer a health club to join and pay monthly which includes checkups, flea treatments and yearly vaccination?