Hi !

My dog seems to have a problem, and she might need to see a vet pretty soon...

Does anyone know a good vet close to the border in France ? I know there are good vets here, but I am not sure we can afford the price of the visit + meds if needed.

Thank you very much for your help !

Amande, I'm afraid I can't help with a French vet - but did you know that some vets here bill monthly, instead of at time of service? That might make finances easier for you.

If your dog needs to see a vet, please go now. Don't let your dog suffer.

(What do you suspect is wrong? Perhaps someone here might be able to give you a rough estimate of costs based on experience of something similar.)

Clinique Vétérinaire de Hésingue Used them for years for our cats and can thouroughly recommend them. About 1km from the Bourgfelden border post.

Thank you Meloncollie !
Don't worry, I would NEVER let my dog suffer because I can't want to pay the vet. I would have found a way if it was necessary.

She doesn't need it at the moment. My best friend is a vet (in Canada unfortunately... a bit far for a visit!) so she advised me at what moment I should be concerned. So I am taking a step forward and look for a vet now, just in case.

I didn't know a monthly bill was possible. Can I ask you the average cost of a visit for a normal check up ? Just so I know... I am expecting a 150CHF bill or so. Am I correct ?

Perfect ! Thank you very much Ace1 !!

I can recommend my vet in blotzheim. My dog had a serious spinal injury in april and has made a full recovery, he also speaks good english.

Seiller Eric
5 r mal de lattre de tassigny
68730 Blotzheim
Tél. : 03.89.68.90.90

Sorry, I didn't see that part...

Well, I suspect she has a anal gland infection (a bit gross, i am sorry)
She would need I guess some antibiotics.
Any idea how much it would the vet visit would cost here ?
I guess it will be around 80€ with the meds in France.

I'll take an appointment tomorrow anyway, in CH if it is not too expensive, or in France if it is.

My vet charges CHF 67 for an intitial consultation, and CHF 46.50 for a follow-up consultation. Meds, testing, procedures are charged separately. Looking back, most of my visits seem to be charged as follow-ups.

But an introductory visit to a new vet will probably take longer, as the vet needs to do a history, do a general exam. Longer may mean a bit more expensive.

One of my guys needs his glands expressed regularly - but looking over the statements I can't find a specific charge for that. I'm thinking my vet just includes that in the consultation.

Depending on which antibiotic is needed, I've paid between CHF 8 and 22; these usually are either a 5, 10 or 20 day course. One of the ABs my guy with CB needs is something my vet doesn't stock, so I need to get it at the Apotheke - and surprisingly the cost is lower. Same drug, less expensive for humans than animals - go figure.

Obviously if the problem is more serious there may be further investigation necessary - and that is where the prices seem to add up.

But as mentioned earlier - my vet bills me once a month, no payment at time of service needed. Not all vets do this, but look for one who does. Far easier that way.

Thank you very much for your post. I am more and more concerned about her. I did expressed her glands and it should have been enough but it is not. So I suspect something more serious there....

I am pleasantly surprised with the price of your vet. I thought the initial cost would be way more expensive...

Thank you very much for your feedback !

I went there last week and they were GREAT. Thanks again Ace1 for this address!