Update on my bad breeder and ACL tear - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Wolftrap · 08-22-2008, 12:33 PM

So I just wanted to update you guys. I'm the one that posted a week or so ago about my dogs ligament tear and me not being able to afford another 3k for her surgery and whether it was too late to sue my breeder.

Ok so I went to my local ASPCA to see how much they charge for the surgery and to my suprise they charge $1400. This is a GREAT price but now I'm REALLY angry that my dogs vet recommended me to a surgeon for her first surgery and I paid $3,000 for the same exact surgery!!!! I'm so angry right now I"m seeing red because I paid more than double what I could have paid and I"m still paying this credit card off when I could have had both of her legs done for the price of one. I'm not sure if her vet maybe has some type of deal going on with that surgeon and he recommends him to give him business but I feel like I've been robbed!! I want to report him to the better business bureau or something. I also want to switch her regular vet because I don't trust him anymore and dont see why he would not have recommended this other vet the first time. I dont' know what to do.

TLC · 08-22-2008, 12:48 PM

Try not to be upset...I know that's easier said then done. That's great the ASPCA will charge a less amount ~ GREAT NEWS ~ So glad there are places like that. As far as reporting him, well, this is a business right? It's kinda like going to a Private Doctor vs. Planned Parenthood

I don't know what else to say, other than I am truly glad things will work out for you and I hope there's no more Vet bills headed your way (after this)

Wolftrap · 08-22-2008, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TLC

Try not to be upset...I know that's easier said then done. That's great the ASPCA will charge a less amount ~ GREAT NEWS ~ So glad there are places like that. As far as reporting him, well, this is a business right? It's kinda like going to a Private Doctor vs. Planned Parenthood

I don't know what else to say, other than I am truly glad things will work out for you and I hope there's no more Vet bills headed your way (after this)

yeah i know its the difference between privat practice and planned parenthood and I expected it to be about 1k less. But $1600 less??? thats really wrong. And the fact that her regular vet recommended him seems very shady to me. I dont trust him anymore.

Ladymom · 08-22-2008, 03:40 PM

That's great that you can get the surgery done for so much less.

I wouldn't feel badly about the last surgery. Many vets donate their time to the SPCA so procedures are less expensive, but not all do.

If I were you I would try not to get so upset with breeders, vets, etc. and try to concentrate on getting your baby feeling better.

kalina82 · 08-22-2008, 03:52 PM

with the board certified orthopedic surgeon you are paying for expertise and experience. I'd rather spend the money and get it done right, then spend less just because its cheaper. Determining who does surgery on my pet doesn't come down to price. i want the best surgeon and best results.

yorkiemalt · 08-22-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

with the board certified orthopedic surgeon you are paying for expertise and experience. I'd rather spend the money and get it done right, then spend less just because its cheaper. Determining who does surgery on my pet doesn't come down to price. i want the best surgeon and best results.

you took the words right out of my mouth!

Wolftrap · 08-22-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

with the board certified orthopedic surgeon you are paying for expertise and experience. I'd rather spend the money and get it done right, then spend less just because its cheaper. Determining who does surgery on my pet doesn't come down to price. i want the best surgeon and best results.

Yes I understand that, BUT this is a really good board certified orthopedic surgeon. I did some research and my vet actually verified that she was excellent. This is what disturbs me. Why did he not recommend her from the beginning? This is what makes me think my vet and the other vet have some sort of agreement and I dont trust him anymore.

mscat · 08-22-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

That's great that you can get the surgery done for so much less.

I wouldn't feel badly about the last surgery. Many vets donate their time to the SPCA so procedures are less expensive, but not all do.

If I were you I would try not to get so upset with breeders, vets, etc. and try to concentrate on getting your baby feeling better.

I agree with this ! I wish your baby well and able to heal properly.

BubblPopElectrc · 08-22-2008, 04:12 PM

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BubblPopElectrc · 08-22-2008, 04:13 PM

I'm confused as to why you would report someone to the BBB based only on the fact that you feel you were overcharged.

If you chose to go to him/her and they did a good job- what's the problem?

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

If I were you I would try not to get so upset with breeders, vets, etc. and try to concentrate on getting your baby feeling better.

Agreed.

Wolftrap · 08-22-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

I'm confused as to why you would report someone to the BBB based only on the fact that you feel you were overcharged.

If you chose to go to him/her and they did a good job- what's the problem?

Agreed.

If you don't understand this then I don't know what to say. If you went to a car dealership and purchased a car and realized you paid $10,000 too much wouldn't you complain to the BBB? There are scammers and schemers out there to get your money ALL the time. I chose to go to him on the recommendation of a vet that I trusted would not stee me wrong. I even asked him about other surgeons and he told me this was the price and this was the best one. When I called him for another recommendation because I would have to give my dog up he then recommended this one at the ASPCA and said she was excellent and just as good as the first surgeon he recommended. I don't know much about dog surgeries why would I doubt him? These types of things is what the BBB was created for. So that people are not duped and scammed. This is why. And I don't know ANYONE that would be ok with paying more than double for ANYTHING when you can get the same exact service and care for less.

Wolftrap · 08-22-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

If I were you I would try not to get so upset with breeders, vets, etc. and try to concentrate on getting your baby feeling better.

I am concentrating on her getting better otherwise I would not have done all this research that I now see I should have done the first time. Even though now its water under the bridge and I can't reverse what happened, that doesn't mean that it doesn't still upset me.

Judy in Waco · 08-22-2008, 04:29 PM

I really think the vet working with the ASPCA is doing it as a public service. Probably for a loss on his/her part. I would just focus on getting your baby well.

I often donate mosaic art that I make to animal charities. I give it away for free to them. Does that mean that when I charge someone for my art that I'm scamming them? No. I was doing a nice thing by taking a loss. You might want to look at it that way.

What a nice thing the ASPCA vet is doing.

Wolftrap · 08-22-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

I really think the vet working with the ASPCA is doing it as a public service. Probably for a loss on his/her part. I would just focus on getting your baby well.

I often donate mosaic art that I make to animal charities. I give it away for free to them. Does that mean that when I charge someone for my art that I'm scamming them? No. I was doing a nice thing by taking a loss. You might want to look at it that way.

What a nice thing the ASPCA vet is doing.

Yeah I guess I didn't think of it like that. I guess I'm more angry at her current vet for not recommending the ASPCA from the beginning. I really think they are in cahoots. He even had brochures in his office for this vet. So he must get some kind of commission for every person he recommends and this is what is shady to me.

Judy in Waco · 08-22-2008, 04:39 PM

Medical professionals do this with drug companies all the time. They get a little bit from the company when they prescribe a specific brand of drug. I know they get free samples for other patients when they do that also. This way they can help others who can't afford the medication.

I see this as part of the bigger picture. These are all reasons why our medical and veterinary care systems need to be rethought.

But, in their defense, I'm sure they would never recommend someone who wasn't good. It's their reputation on the line as well.

08-22-2008, 12:33 PM	#1
Wolftrap Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New York Posts: 238	Update on my bad breeder and ACL tear So I just wanted to update you guys. I'm the one that posted a week or so ago about my dogs ligament tear and me not being able to afford another 3k for her surgery and whether it was too late to sue my breeder. Ok so I went to my local ASPCA to see how much they charge for the surgery and to my suprise they charge $1400. This is a GREAT price but now I'm REALLY angry that my dogs vet recommended me to a surgeon for her first surgery and I paid $3,000 for the same exact surgery!!!! I'm so angry right now I"m seeing red because I paid more than double what I could have paid and I"m still paying this credit card off when I could have had both of her legs done for the price of one. I'm not sure if her vet maybe has some type of deal going on with that surgeon and he recommends him to give him business but I feel like I've been robbed!! I want to report him to the better business bureau or something. I also want to switch her regular vet because I don't trust him anymore and dont see why he would not have recommended this other vet the first time. I dont' know what to do.

08-22-2008, 12:48 PM	#2
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	Try not to be upset...I know that's easier said then done. That's great the ASPCA will charge a less amount ~ GREAT NEWS ~ So glad there are places like that. As far as reporting him, well, this is a business right? It's kinda like going to a Private Doctor vs. Planned Parenthood I don't know what else to say, other than I am truly glad things will work out for you and I hope there's no more Vet bills headed your way (after this) __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

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Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	That's great that you can get the surgery done for so much less. I wouldn't feel badly about the last surgery. Many vets donate their time to the SPCA so procedures are less expensive, but not all do. If I were you I would try not to get so upset with breeders, vets, etc. and try to concentrate on getting your baby feeling better. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

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kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	with the board certified orthopedic surgeon you are paying for expertise and experience. I'd rather spend the money and get it done right, then spend less just because its cheaper. Determining who does surgery on my pet doesn't come down to price. i want the best surgeon and best results. __________________ Kellie and Morgan

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08-22-2008, 04:29 PM	#13
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	I really think the vet working with the ASPCA is doing it as a public service. Probably for a loss on his/her part. I would just focus on getting your baby well. I often donate mosaic art that I make to animal charities. I give it away for free to them. Does that mean that when I charge someone for my art that I'm scamming them? No. I was doing a nice thing by taking a loss. You might want to look at it that way. What a nice thing the ASPCA vet is doing. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

08-22-2008, 04:39 PM	#15
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Medical professionals do this with drug companies all the time. They get a little bit from the company when they prescribe a specific brand of drug. I know they get free samples for other patients when they do that also. This way they can help others who can't afford the medication. I see this as part of the bigger picture. These are all reasons why our medical and veterinary care systems need to be rethought. But, in their defense, I'm sure they would never recommend someone who wasn't good. It's their reputation on the line as well. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)