When I took Wonton to the vet the other day, we discussed options ect, and she went to go get me a printout of what Wonton would have done, and the price for each. SHe brought it back, and I read it over - exam, check, nails clipped, check, mild sedation, check, blood test, check.. and then it said worming- 40 dollars. We hadn't discussed worms at ALL during the visit - not one mention of it. We've had Wonton for three years now, he's an indoor kitty and he doesn't eat raw meat...so I told them I didn't want him wormed, and they took it off.
Now I'm wondering two things - should I have let them worm him after all? I just couldn't see the reasoning behind it..but then I read that cats can get worms from fleas, and Wonton got a case of the fleas this month (we've just treated him with Advantage). So I'm wondering if I should go back and let them do it?
Secondly - does this happen often- a vet just adding on services that haven't been discussed? I found it odd and was a bit annoyed, but I didn't say anything (other than that I didn't want it).
I have no issues with our vet otherwise- he's very progressive, but this issue has me wondering.
Now I'm wondering two things - should I have let them worm him after all? I just couldn't see the reasoning behind it..but then I read that cats can get worms from fleas, and Wonton got a case of the fleas this month (we've just treated him with Advantage). So I'm wondering if I should go back and let them do it?
Secondly - does this happen often- a vet just adding on services that haven't been discussed? I found it odd and was a bit annoyed, but I didn't say anything (other than that I didn't want it).
I have no issues with our vet otherwise- he's very progressive, but this issue has me wondering.