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Originally Posted by Melimar  Hello, I’ve been to Blue Pearl in the past when I had an emergency with Gizmo. They did a great job but are quite expensive. I’ve also been to the Animal M. C. With other pets and the experience was traumatic to say the least.
The Humane Society has to charge up front because their prices are reasonable and they need the money. If we cancel, especially surgery..they can’t always book another appt immediately since blood works are required in advance. The bad part is that you can’t always get an appt when you need it. My Lucky needs to have his teeth cleaned. I took him to the H.S. last week for his shots and had the vet check his teeth. She said,” OH yes...he is going to need some extractions.” THREE OF HIS FRONT TEETH ARE LOOSE. It didn’t take a genius to make that call! When I went to pay for the blood test for heart-worm(neg.) The woman at the register, who also books appts., told me the next appt won’t be until Sept or Oct. The waiting list is about 700! |
Blue Pearl is expensive but they have a great reputation. It wouldn't hurt to go just for an opinion on his leg IF you don't see improvement. I don't think they would charge more than $150 for the exam. Of course there IS a chance he might have to be anesthetized to fully evaluate....they need to manipulate the knee in a certain way and sometimes the pups are resistant. Most times though, they can evaluate for a torn CCL without anesthesia.
That wait for a dental is crazy long...but honestly I doubt there is much harm done in waiting. Doesn't the SPCA also have a place in NY?? I think I heard of one that is low cost and quite good??