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How
can I arrange a consultation at Martin Referrals?
Discuss this with your usual vet first - they
will then contact us with clinical details so that an
appointment can then be arranged with you.
What
will happen on the day of my appointment?
We hold our consultations on weekdays between
9am and 10am. After examining your pet, the vet will
explain the diagnostic tests required and the costs
involved. Your pet will then need to stay with us for
most of that day, and will usually be ready to go home
late afternoon. When you return you will see the vet
again for an explanation of the findings and available
treatment options.
Will my pet need to stay with
you overnight?
For pre-booked diagnostic tests, this is unlikely -
patients that need to stay here overnight are usually
those that are sent to us at short notice as emergencies.
We hold our consultations in the morning to enable our
patients to return home at the end of the same day.
Will my pet need a general
anaesthetic?
This really depends upon the type of diagnostic
tests that your pet needs. For instance, the diagostic
tests for animals with heart problems are often performed
conscious or with some sedation, thus anaesthesia is
not necessary. If there is a chest or lung problem then
a general anaesthetic will often be necessary to perform
the appropriate tests or procedures.
We will be able to give you an answer to this question
when we examine your pet and discuss their symptoms
with you, following the consultation.
How much does referral cost?
The costs of diagnosis will depend on the number and
complexity of diagnostic tests required in each individual
case. However, as a rough guide, a cardiac investigation
usually costs around £450 - £900, although
less tests are necessary for the diagnosis of a puppy
/ kitten with a murmur. To investigate the cause of
respiratory symptoms, which often involves general anaesthesia,
the cost varies between £650 and £1100.
What
is there to do in the local area?
In addition to the castle, Kenilworth is a
picturesque town with some shops and cafés. We
are close to Leamington-Spa, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon
for sightseeing and shopping. The following links may
be helpful:
English
Heritage, Kenilworth Castle
Leamington
Spa, Official website
Warwick,
Official website
Warwick
Castle, Official website
Stratford-upon-Avon,
Visitor information
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