Baby Dragon Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 How would I find a vet that will do titre testing instead of vaccinations each year? I have rung around vets in my area and they don't do them :cool: Is there a list of vets that do them, or something? And for people that titre test instead of vaccinating each year, have you ever had problems with your pet insurance companies accepting it? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieW Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 This is the holistic vets website, you might find someone local - http://www.ahv.com.au/officers.php. My vet didn't do titres either (I was the first person to ask apparently) but his vet nurse did some research and I did some more research and found out how to get the sample to the lab in WA, and they were happy to do that for me. Can't help with the insurance question, but do know that most kennels won't accept titres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Dragon Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 Thanks JackieW I will check out the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 What state are you in? People can let you know of vets that titer test in your state. The tests are sent to Gribbles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Dragon Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 I'm in Qld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Tess started a thread where members posted vets in different states who did it. If you do a search you may find it, I believe people listed cost aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Dragon Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 Great, thanks. I'll do a search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavsRcute Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 I had my girl titre tested last year and have had no problem with claiming for illnesses through pet insurance since then. It might be an idea to ask the company what their policy is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Age Outlaw Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 I'm in Qld Brisbane? I have had it done at Animal Options at Ormeau. I also believe that they do it here . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Dragon Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 I don't really get to Brisbane, but I'm going to Cairns for a couple of days, does anyone know of any in Cairns? I'll contact the pet insurance company direct, thanks for that info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Dragon Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 I should probably wait to hear back from the pet insurance place before I start contacting vets, shouldn't I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavsRcute Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Any vet CAN do it but it's if they WANT to do it....they may mis out on the fees from yearly vaccinations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 In regard to your question about Pet Insurance companies accepting titre testing, I think you'll find generally that it is not a case of your Pet Insurance not covering you at all because you titre test instead of vaccinate, but that if your pet should ever succumb to one of the diseases vaccinations cover, the Insurance won't cover you for the cost of care in that respect. If your dog has an unrelated health issue, your Pet Plan should cover that. I know that's the case for the insurance I have, but double check the fine print in your own policy to make sure it is not different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Dragon Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 Thanks. That's a bit of a worry though if they wouldn't cover it even if the titre test showed the dog has immunity I can understand why that might be their policy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 (edited) Thanks. That's a bit of a worry though if they wouldn't cover it even if the titre test showed the dog has immunity I can understand why that might be their policy though. Yeah - I think some orgs need to play 'catch up'. Like boarding kennels, for instance. None of the ones I've spoken with seem the least bit interested in contacting their kennel authority with a view to seeking a change to the insistence on a 'current' C5 vaccination (and accepting a titre test instead). Perhaps they are busy enough to not be bothered by those who won't kennel because of following a different vaccination regime??? And it would actually benefit the insurance companies, as they would know that there might be some clients who otherwise would claim, but cannot??? Edited March 7, 2009 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Dragon Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Well I found a vet that will do it, and it will cost $200. Is that the normal cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormie Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Well I found a vet that will do it, and it will cost $200. Is that the normal cost? It really depends on how the blood is sent and where it goes to, and also which tests you are doing. For example, we use a Sydney based Pathology company who we could send the blood to, and they were then send it over to WA. Our Sydney Lab would charge us more than the WA Labs to make their money, and we would put an increase on that for the blood taking/ handling etc. If we sent it directly to WA is would cost much less! Also another thing to look at is which tests they are doing. One of the titres (can't remember whether its Hepatitis or Distemper) is done overseas, which would bump up the pricing if you selected to have that done. I think most vets would also prefer you had a check-up done at the same time, like you would if you were having a vaccine, so the $200 might include a consult as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Dragon Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Thanks stormie! Ahh so confused... I didn't know there were different types of titre tests. My dog normally gets C5 vaccinations, so will that tell us what sort of titre test he needs? I was told by somebody that the titre tests should be for distemper and parvo, and that he will probably need a kennel cough booster every year. I just assumed that was the norm for everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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