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yli009 · 01-10-2011, 07:34 AM

Ah so I'm having a bit of a dilemma. I made an appointment to have Brady neutered at a low cost clinic (SpayNow) that was recommended by some YT members. However, it's kind of far from me so I was planning to get the pre-op bloodwork done at his vet, which they quoted me for $60 on previous paperwork. But when I called in, they said it would be more than $100!!! SpayNow offers it for $35 so I called to see if they could squeeze me in before his neutering and they can but they kept telling me that bloodwork is not required and they don't see any reason to get it if he's healthy.

I've read stories on YT about sudden issues during surgery due to lack of pre-op bloodwork so I don't know if I should take the chance. What do you guys think??? Should I definitely get it??? Please help!!

01-10-2011, 07:34 AM	#1
yli009 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 64	Pre-op bloodwork: Is it necessary?? Ah so I'm having a bit of a dilemma. I made an appointment to have Brady neutered at a low cost clinic (SpayNow) that was recommended by some YT members. However, it's kind of far from me so I was planning to get the pre-op bloodwork done at his vet, which they quoted me for $60 on previous paperwork. But when I called in, they said it would be more than $100!!! SpayNow offers it for $35 so I called to see if they could squeeze me in before his neutering and they can but they kept telling me that bloodwork is not required and they don't see any reason to get it if he's healthy. I've read stories on YT about sudden issues during surgery due to lack of pre-op bloodwork so I don't know if I should take the chance. What do you guys think??? Should I definitely get it??? Please help!!