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Originally Posted by Dany001  I know this post is old, but I had the same question and found this post. I was wondering if I was being overcharged or was our vet charging the norm-- so I will share my costs thus far.
Our first vet visit, for wellness check and booster shot, was $250 and included the following:
New client fee $53
Maxx had an ear infection, so the cytology was $29
They automatically, with out telling me, charged me for a small container they gave me to take home to bring back a stool sample--thus incurring pre-charged fee for the test $37
Also they told me about heartguard and how I would need a preventative, but I didn't realize they were giving it to me and automatically charging me until I checked out $53
Animax/Panalog $38 (i have no idea what this was, i think the ear infection formula)
DAPP Booster shot $34
Waste Disposal $3
Our second visit, which I made for just a booster shot, was $86 for the following:
DAPP Booster $34
Waste Disposal $3
Exam $49 |
Chicago is expensive for just about everything. I'm in the SW suburbs and not only do I love my vet but he is very reasonable. It all depends on where you live in the city as to what the prices that are charged. Some of the charges that you have listed I would consider high or my vet would not charge. The Heartguard is not what I use but even that seems high. If I remember correctly all my puppy visits were under $100 and I have never been precharged for anything.
New client fee is also something that I was not charged either. Just an office visit which I think is around $35.