Maddie got an infection in her incision after being spayed. She did not come home with a collar and after I noticed her licking her incision, I went and bought onsies. Then I noticed blood and staining on the onsie, so I called the on call vet (not my regular vet). She was not nice to me and must have thought I was an overprotective pet owner. Maddie was very listless and not herself at all. So, that next morn at 8 (Saturday) I called the vets office to get an appointment. My luck it was the vet I had talked to the prior night. They told me I could have a work in appointment and I was there by 8:15. No one else was there waiting and I got right in. The first thing the vet said was, "She looks bright eyed." I know she thought Maddie was fine and I was overreacting, but then she saw the incision and discharge and sure enough it was infected. I was billed over twice as much for a regular appointment which ticked me off. I called and talked to the office manager and told her I didnt think that was fair...that this was a result of surgery and should be considered aftercare. That office manager talked to my regular vet (it is his clinic) who wrote the charge off. If I had been able to see him, he wouldn't have charged me a cent.
I don't think you should be charged ANYTHING for a return visit...that should be considered post surgery and included in the surgery charge. It's worth questioning! JMO
I hope and pray your sweetie has a quick recovery and feels great soon! |