The cost of physiotherapy includes a full assessment of the animal, including obtaining information from the vet and/or owner about the present complaint and its effects on the animal. We then look at the animal on the move, assessing his / her gait at various paces where relevant. We look at all his / her joints including those of the spine and all the limbs, to see of there are any restrictions. We also assess the soft tissues of the body and locate any painful areas that might require treatment. Treatment will then take place based on the findings of the assessment, all of which will be explained to the owner, and be made known to the animal’s vet, by a written report, at the end of the treatment course.
COST OF TREATMENT (£40 per hour)
Unfortunately, due to the current high costs of petrol/diesel, a separate travel charge is made for each visit. The cost to you is dependent on how far you are from Carla's home address in Leicestershire.
Assessment
Dog / Cat - (approx 1 hour) - £40.00 (+ travel)
Horse – (1 - 2 hours) - £40.00 - £80.00 (dependent on time) (+ travel)
Follow-Up Treatment
Dog / Cat / Horse – (30 Mins - 1 hour) - £20.00 - £40.00 (dependent on time) (+ travel)
Hydrotherapy Pool Clinics (Dog)
Assessment (approx 1 hour) - £40.00 + £5.00 to cover travel and any room/facility hire costs
Follow-up treatment (30 mins - 1 hour) - £20.00 - £40.00 (dependent on time) + £5.00 to cover travel and any room/facility hire costs
Hire of Equipment for Home Treatment (electrotherapy)
In order to cover the cost of replacing machines and parts and regular servicing, a cost of £10 per week is charged for hiring out electrotherapy equipment. Smaller items (such a wobble cushions, slings, etc) are not charged but borrowed free of charge.
Travel cost for animals treated at home is based on distance of address where animal is kept from the Furry Friends Physio base. If you are having a dog treated, and are paying a considerable amount in travel costs, you may wish to consider attending your appointments at one of the listed hydrotherapy pools - it could work out cheaper.
An invoice will be issued but fees are payable at the time of assessment / treatment and no credit will be given.
You may wish to claim for your animal’s physiotherapy on your pet insurance, if you have it. Many insurance companies will now cover physiotherapy fees, providing your vet has recommended the treatment and you ring and check with the insurance company before physiotherapy treatment commences. Furry Friends Physio does not claim fees directly from insurance companies, so fees will need to be paid at the time of treatment, where a receipt will be issued to enable you to reclaim your fees. Furry Friends Physio is happy to fill in any paperwork needed to allow you to make your claim.
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