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Can my vet refuse to give me a prescription Australia?

Can my vet refuse to give me a prescription Australia?

In Australia, veterinarians do not have to issue their clients with a prescription when requested. If your vet is unwilling to write a prescription, then to use our service your only option is to find another vet in your area who is happy to write prescriptions.

What do you do when you can’t afford a vet?

When You Can’t Afford Veterinary Care

  1. Choose pet insurance.
  2. Get a Credit Line.
  3. Ask for payment options.
  4. Consider crowdfunding.
  5. Host a group yard sale.
  6. Use free or low cost clinics.
  7. Ask friends or family.
  8. Start a pet savings account.

How to find out if your vet is required to prescribe?

Click on the state name for more detailed information. If your state is in the no column, do check with your state veterinary and pharmacy boards and state veterinary association (see links below) for the current situation – things change rapidly. Dist. of Colum. NO

Can a veterinarian write a prescription on a client request?

The District of Columbia does not have a law that requires veterinarians to write a prescription upon client request. A veterinarian must have an established client/patient relationship in order to prescribe drugs. The Board may elect to change the regulation in the future.

Can I still take my pet to the Vet during covid-19?

Can I still take my pet to the vet during COVID-19? Because of the important services veterinary hospitals provide in keeping pets healthy and safe as well as protecting public health, most veterinary practices will continue to provide as much of their regular services as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Can You take Your Dog to a new vet?

In some cases, you may not be able to receive full services from a new veterinary hospital if your pet hasn’t been treated there before, so call and ask them. Even when there is no pre-existing relationship, exceptions might be made for emergency care where there will likely be follow-up appointments with the same veterinarian.