[sganow]

Not sure how many board certified surgeons there are near you, but you could always check and see what they charge before making your final decision. There may be some very good surgeons out there that don't charge quite as much, although it will definitely be considerably higher than your general practice vet quoted. You definitely want to stay with an actual surgeon though. Good luck with your decision. I'm sure we are all waiting to see how the surgery goes for your little pup.