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HeatherW · 08-15-2005, 11:31 AM

Okay Gracie is getting spayed on Thursday (AHHH!!) I am so scared, but my question is....My vet has 3 different options for the care given to your dog...It is Level 1 (highest) with Pre anesthetic blood testing, ECG and pulse oximetry monitoring during surgery, Post operative pain injection, and iv cathetar and fluids
Level 2 is the same as level one but without iv and catheter fluids
and Level 3 is just the anesthesia and procedure

My big problem is money...it is and extra 94.50 for level 1 an extra 66 for level 2 these are on top of the 92.50 for the spaying and level 3 is no extra charge...I don't want to not give her what she needs but I can't afford to much...so what is your guys opinion and what did you do....
I can pay for post operative pain injection seperatly for 20.00 and i will for sure get that but i don't know about the rest of the stuff???

chewysmom · 08-15-2005, 11:59 AM

I would talk to your vet and address your concerns. i would ask if you could have some sort of payment plan, maybe ask if you can pay it off in 3 installments??? Good Luck.

CC's · 08-15-2005, 12:12 PM

Wow I thought IV and fluids would be standard in any surgery!

I think you should have the pre-blood work up so I guess I would opt for #1.

I am not so sure I would be happy with offering 3 options like this though. Maybe the pre blood work being a seperate cost but the rest?

schatzie · 08-15-2005, 12:20 PM

Schatzie was spayed a few weeks ago and I opted for the highest care and over and beyond that to give her by my vet. Id rather go without something for myself then to budget her care.

Discussing your concerns with your vet might be helpful. Maybe they allow payment plans?

lily · 08-15-2005, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HeatherW

Okay Gracie is getting spayed on Thursday (AHHH!!) I am so scared, but my question is....My vet has 3 different options for the care given to your dog...It is Level 1 (highest) with Pre anesthetic blood testing, ECG and pulse oximetry monitoring during surgery, Post operative pain injection, and iv cathetar and fluids
Level 2 is the same as level one but without iv and catheter fluids
and Level 3 is just the anesthesia and procedure

My big problem is money...it is and extra 94.50 for level 1 an extra 66 for level 2 these are on top of the 92.50 for the spaying and level 3 is no extra charge...I don't want to not give her what she needs but I can't afford to much...so what is your guys opinion and what did you do....
I can pay for post operative pain injection seperatly for 20.00 and i will for sure get that but i don't know about the rest of the stuff???

I always put the extra out b/c I don't worry as much! lily

Flakes · 08-15-2005, 03:30 PM

As this is your pup's first surgery I would opt for the highest level of care. I am however appalled that your vet considers IV fluids and pain medication something over and above the normal surgical procedure. I'd be inclined to suggest someone remove his family jewels without the benefit of pain medication afterwards. Perhaps he'd view things differently.

Flakes · 08-15-2005, 03:31 PM

Oh I forgot to mention that I would also be looking for another vet. One that put's the welfare of the animal before the almighty dollar.

milliecorrales · 08-15-2005, 03:34 PM

I had my pups done at the local humane society and was very pleased with the results. They had iv's and the pain med and the blood work up the day before, total cost for both $160. They healed wonderfully and were up and around within a day. Also, Orinskye had her boy done at the same one that I did and she also was pleased. Unless your pup is very small, I would look into other vets as that seems very high even for here in SoCal.

SoCalyorkiLvr · 08-15-2005, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by schatzie

Schatzie was spayed a few weeks ago and I opted for the highest care and over and beyond that to give her by my vet. Id rather go without something for myself then to budget her care.

Discussing your concerns with your vet might be helpful. Maybe they allow payment plans?

I agree with Sheryl....you just cannot cut corners on her care. You have to go with the very highest quality care.

sabrinasmom · 08-15-2005, 04:21 PM

I'm afraid I agree with the others on the Level 1 - she's going to have to not have anything to eat or drink for XX number of hours (I think it's 12) before the surgery, and to not rehydrate when they are doing surgery and after could really be a bad thing. BUT - you don't have to get it done tomorrow - I'd check with others in your town/area and see about another vet. That isn't expensive for here in South Texas small towns, but I know I pay about double what my friends and family do in the larger cities.

sabrinasmom

SilverStarShado · 08-15-2005, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by HeatherW

Okay Gracie is getting spayed on Thursday (AHHH!!) I am so scared, but my question is....My vet has 3 different options for the care given to your dog...It is Level 1 (highest) with Pre anesthetic blood testing, ECG and pulse oximetry monitoring during surgery, Post operative pain injection, and iv cathetar and fluids
Level 2 is the same as level one but without iv and catheter fluids
and Level 3 is just the anesthesia and procedure

My big problem is money...it is and extra 94.50 for level 1 an extra 66 for level 2 these are on top of the 92.50 for the spaying and level 3 is no extra charge...I don't want to not give her what she needs but I can't afford to much...so what is your guys opinion and what did you do....
I can pay for post operative pain injection seperatly for 20.00 and i will for sure get that but i don't know about the rest of the stuff???

IMHO ...I would go with the best care possible for her, and ask your vet if you could make arrangements for payments of some type.....I have Yoda scheduled for his nutering on Sept. the 12 and I am already worried about it. He had a groomer appointment today ( at my vets office) and I went over alot of the details of the surgery with them ...for his surgery they do the following tests with him ... Blood Chemistry consiting of : Albumin, Alanine Aminotransferase, Alkaline Phosphatase, Amylase, Blood Urea Nitrogen, Calcium, Cholesterol, Creatinine, Blood Glucose, Phosphorus, Total Bilirubin, Total Protein.... Hematology consisting of ..Hematocrit, Complete Blood Count , Morphologic Inspection... Electrolytes: consistiing of.. Sodium, Potassium, Chloride.... T4(thyroxine).... Urinalysis... Electrocardiogram...//He will also receive the Iv Fluids and pain meds after ...Yoda is my Certified Service Dog , so there is no way i am going to skimp on anything to do with his health....Any of these tests listed above i can give you a short description of the reasons for them....I do know that all of these tests are done to ensure that our fur babies can properly process and eliminate the anesthetic they are given and to confirm that their organs are functioning properly and to reveal any hidden health conditions that could put them at risk....Good luck with Gracie's Spaying ...I will be thinking of her ...let us know how it all works out for you

SoCalyorkiLvr · 08-15-2005, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverStarShado

IMHO ...I would go with the best care possible for her, and ask your vet if you could make arrangements for payments of some type.....I have Yoda scheduled for his nutering on Sept. the 12 and I am already worried about it. He had a groomer appointment today ( at my vets office) and I went over alot of the details of the surgery with them ...for his surgery they do the following tests with him ... Blood Chemistry consiting of : Albumin, Alanine Aminotransferase, Alkaline Phosphatase, Amylase, Blood Urea Nitrogen, Calcium, Cholesterol, Creatinine, Blood Glucose, Phosphorus, Total Bilirubin, Total Protein.... Hematology consisting of ..Hematocrit, Complete Blood Count , Morphologic Inspection... Electrolytes: consistiing of.. Sodium, Potassium, Chloride.... T4(thyroxine).... Urinalysis... Electrocardiogram...//He will also receive the Iv Fluids and pain meds after ...Yoda is my Certified Service Dog , so there is no way i am going to skimp on anything to do with his health....Any of these tests listed above i can give you a short description of the reasons for them....I do know that all of these tests are done to ensure that our fur babies can properly process and eliminate the anesthetic they are given and to confirm that their organs are functioning properly and to reveal any hidden health conditions that could put them at risk....Good luck with Gracie's Spaying ...I will be thinking of her ...let us know how it all works out for you

So you have a yorkie service dog too. I have three anda westie and a poodle too. How neat.

SilverStarShado · 08-15-2005, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr

So you have a yorkie service dog too. I have three anda westie and a poodle too. How neat.

Yoda detects my seziures...what do yours do if you dont mind my asking?

08-15-2005, 12:20 PM	#4
schatzie *Moderator Emeritus* Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tontitown Arkansas Posts: 4,909	Schatzie was spayed a few weeks ago and I opted for the highest care and over and beyond that to give her by my vet. Id rather go without something for myself then to budget her care. Discussing your concerns with your vet might be helpful. Maybe they allow payment plans? __________________ ~~~~ Schatzie and Ransom ~~~~

08-15-2005, 03:34 PM	#8
milliecorrales YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 516	Try this I had my pups done at the local humane society and was very pleased with the results. They had iv's and the pain med and the blood work up the day before, total cost for both $160. They healed wonderfully and were up and around within a day. Also, Orinskye had her boy done at the same one that I did and she also was pleased. Unless your pup is very small, I would look into other vets as that seems very high even for here in SoCal.

08-15-2005, 11:31 AM	#1
HeatherW Gracie loves Cosmo Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 755	Help!! What should I do? Okay Gracie is getting spayed on Thursday (AHHH!!) I am so scared, but my question is....My vet has 3 different options for the care given to your dog...It is Level 1 (highest) with Pre anesthetic blood testing, ECG and pulse oximetry monitoring during surgery, Post operative pain injection, and iv cathetar and fluids Level 2 is the same as level one but without iv and catheter fluids and Level 3 is just the anesthesia and procedure My big problem is money...it is and extra 94.50 for level 1 an extra 66 for level 2 these are on top of the 92.50 for the spaying and level 3 is no extra charge...I don't want to not give her what she needs but I can't afford to much...so what is your guys opinion and what did you do.... I can pay for post operative pain injection seperatly for 20.00 and i will for sure get that but i don't know about the rest of the stuff??? __________________ Heather & Gracie Gracie's dogster page:http://www.dogster.com/?145965 See Gracie's Age http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt...k/4ac7/age.png

08-15-2005, 11:59 AM	#2
chewysmom My Precious Pup Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,092	I would talk to your vet and address your concerns. i would ask if you could have some sort of payment plan, maybe ask if you can pay it off in 3 installments??? Good Luck.

08-15-2005, 12:12 PM	#3
CC's YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 397	Wow I thought IV and fluids would be standard in any surgery! I think you should have the pre-blood work up so I guess I would opt for #1. I am not so sure I would be happy with offering 3 options like this though. Maybe the pre blood work being a seperate cost but the rest?

08-15-2005, 03:30 PM	#6
Flakes Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Victoria Posts: 185	As this is your pup's first surgery I would opt for the highest level of care. I am however appalled that your vet considers IV fluids and pain medication something over and above the normal surgical procedure. I'd be inclined to suggest someone remove his family jewels without the benefit of pain medication afterwards. Perhaps he'd view things differently.

08-15-2005, 03:31 PM	#7
Flakes Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Victoria Posts: 185	Oh I forgot to mention that I would also be looking for another vet. One that put's the welfare of the animal before the almighty dollar.

08-15-2005, 04:21 PM	#10
sabrinasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: texas Posts: 767	I'm afraid I agree with the others on the Level 1 - she's going to have to not have anything to eat or drink for XX number of hours (I think it's 12) before the surgery, and to not rehydrate when they are doing surgery and after could really be a bad thing. BUT - you don't have to get it done tomorrow - I'd check with others in your town/area and see about another vet. That isn't expensive for here in South Texas small towns, but I know I pay about double what my friends and family do in the larger cities. sabrinasmom