First let me say I am glad you were able to get your Yorkie the medical attention she needed. And that the out come was good.
I would ask for a itemized bill, especially if the costs seem to be too much. My Vet bills are line by line costs. I know exactly what cost what.
Taking your Yorkie to a medical specialist or teaching school can be very expensive. I hesitate to say your cost were excessive. I don't know everything that was done. What kind of tests were done and why and so on.
My Gracie has had manyhealth problems and dental/ jaw/ cheek problems. Not too long ago, we took her to the Vet dentist it was over $900.00 for the surgery,anesthesia, monitoring etc. This did include her post surgery pain medication and two follow up phone calls. This $900.00 did not include first exam, pre-testing, x-rays, pre-medications (antibiotics) or the exam by her regular Vet.
I feel blessed that we were able to get her the care she needed without paying for flying out of town and a hotel stay for myself.
I am retired and live on a fixed income, so I understand how unexpected medical costs can cause a major dent in the savings. That is why my first question is can you afford a York when talking to people that want a York. Love is not enough, time and resources are equally important. I wish everyone was as responsible as you.
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