HI, i have a small dog, which is now about 14 years old, sadly last year my partner died, and we always took the dog to the vets for her annual check and injections, flea treatment and worm treatment..
but since i cannot afford to pay the vet bills, i have registered now my dog with the PDSA, but since the dogs yearly injections is now due, how much does the pdsa charge?? does anyone know? thanks..

If you qualify then they don't charge
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They don't I believe charge however if I am wrong might be worth researching whether at 14 a dog still needs vaccinating, I am not telling you to stop everyone has to decide for themselves but we stop at about 10 as we don't believe they need the chemicals into their later years.

I agree with Mollipops, I would not have any injections done any more on my dogs that age, in fact I stop a lot earlier. And even my Vet says now, injections last for at least 3 years.

Curious when you stop Absolutely ? we made the decision years ago about 10 was right but always interested if anyone has better information.

I have 1 dog now 8 years, who does not get them any more, especially because he get fits. And one should not give injections to any sick dog.
Another one age nearly 10 yrs I have stopped.

My young one nearly 3, I have not stopped, but do not give any more every year.

That's interesting, we stop as I say at 10 but I agree never vaccinate a poorly dog nor one who reacts badly to vaccinations IMO. Our vet is excellent but a point of contention between us is if we don't vaccinate annually he insists on starting again when we have the vaccine the following year. So we end up just doing it annually to avoid the stopping and starting. I guess we could look into finding a vet who would do it every 2-3 years and still stay with our usual vet for everything else. Might have to do some thinking about that.

At the moment mine are too young to stop 18 months and 2 1/2 years old.

I agree with you Molliepops.

The PDSA do charge for vacs and boosters as they're not emergency treatment which is what the PDSA is for. So anything like boosters, worming, flea treatment etc you will be charged for.

I believe it's like a spay/nuter. They charge but a reduced rate.

Best thing to do is call and ask them.

thanks for all advice... i have phoned PDSA and yes they do charge.. receptionist wont tell me about having vacinations given to o;lder dogs... they suggested come in and talk to a vet.. remember every time you take a dog to the PDSA whether for drugs, or just for advice from a vet, you are encouraged to give a donation.. ok good cause.. but repeatedly asking pensioners and the very poor, is IMO wrong.. if you can afford then by all means give..but if it means giving your food money then no..
a lot of people have had their dogs a long time and a lot have fallen on hard times. and why should they give up their pet ???

I don't believe they should have to zoe but the charity has to ask for donations or they won't be able to fund any work for free or at reduced rates.
I would think even a pound or two wouldn't be beyond many and would help them.

No one has to donate but how do you expect them to keep going if they don't ask for a donation? No one has a right to free treatment for their pets, it's not the NHS

As molliepops says even a pound or 2 helps. My friend has to use them and always leaves what little she can. Even she has commented about walking outside and seeing some people lighting up, they could smoke less for a few days and give that money. Vets bills are very expensive, it's good that the PDSA exists but it shouldn't be taken for granted.
I wouldn't vaccinate at 14. Receptionists can't give advice, they're not trained to.

those who give coins are frowned upon in this surgery.. if you put a note in the box, they smile at you. and coins means pound coins as well

Well even a fiver if you are getting treatment should be manageable for most if you cannot afford that how can you afford to feed the dog ?

I am very keen on everyone being able to afford a pet but if the cost is beyond you then perhaps a lesser priced pet would be more sensible choice ? or ask family members to chip in with cost ? we used to share MILs dogs when she retired as she couldn't afford them all.

I dont think i said i could not afford to keep my pet, i made a statement saying i can no longer afford to pay full vet fees, and how much were the price of the yearly vaccination.
as of last year it came to around £150.

and after your visit to the PDSA , you are expected to leave a donation as well.