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lynzy420 · 03-02-2012, 07:03 PM

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gracielove · 03-02-2012, 07:07 PM

Did you ask for the Lyme vaccine? That is an optional vaccine that is only for pets that may be exposed to lyme carrying ticks. Although I live in a high tick area Gracie does not go into the areas that are tick infested so I chose not to have her get it.

As has already been stated the prices are very high. If this vet is accustomed to serving a high income group of clients that are used to paying big bucks for everything some may not have noticed. With what he is charging you he should have at least educated you about what he was doing. I agree. Call around. I live in central NY and paid $220.00 to have Gracie spayed and micro chipped. Her blood tests came to $60.00. It is a very nice clinic though certainly not in a highly exclusive area.

DvlshAngel985 · 03-02-2012, 07:19 PM

When getting my dog, I live in a much better neighborhood. I think my neighbors wouldn't flinch at the sight of your vet fees. However, I did not pay $700 for a neuter. I paid less than $350. My last checkup was $180 including blood work, urinalysis, and I forget what else. Most importantly, my current vet wouldn't over vaccinate my pup for the money. That part is alarming. I'm glad you're searching for a new vet.

raratani · 03-02-2012, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Britster

You are not a bad mom!!! You expect the professionals to tell you the correct thing, but it's sadly not always the case. Jackson got DHLPP at 12 weeks and had a terrible reaction to the 'l' aka, lepto. Never again will he get lepto and it certainly opened my eyes a bit!! I think it can be very hard to say 'no' when a professional is telling you otherwise, but sometimes you just have to stand up for your pets. Now you know! In the future, I would just get the DHP booster at 1 year of age, and then rabies every 3 years as required by law. It's so important to have a good relationship with a vet that you can trust, and even if you don't always agree, if they can at least respect your thoughts or answer any questions, that's important.

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raratani · 03-02-2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gracielove

Did you ask for the Lyme vaccine? That is an optional vaccine that is only for pets that may be exposed to lyme carrying ticks. Although I live in a high tick area Gracie does not go into the areas that are tick infested so I chose not to have her get it.

As has already been stated the prices are very high. If this vet is accustomed to serving a high income group of clients that are used to paying big bucks for everything some may not have noticed. With what he is charging you he should have at least educated you about what he was doing. I agree. Call around. I live in central NY and paid $220.00 to have Gracie spayed and micro chipped. Her blood tests came to $60.00. It is a very nice clinic though certainly not in a highly exclusive area.

I told this vet that Giggy is mainly at home, and doesn't go out that much. He either in house with wife or at my office running around crazy.

raratani · 03-02-2012, 07:45 PM

I'm actually a pop. My wife is sitting right next to me trying to learn.!!!

raratani · 03-02-2012, 07:52 PM

I dont know where my respond post went......hmmm

But my doctors was the one who asked me is he going to be mainly at home and I told him yes mainly at home and other than that he will be with me in my office.

107barney · 03-02-2012, 08:41 PM

The pricing is comparable to prices I pay in Providence and Boston. Being a native NY'er, I always find things to be slightly higher there than here. A vet visit costs me $58 for a new problem, $34 for a continuing here in RI.

As for the vaccines, I look for a veterinarian who is AAHA certified and follows AAHA protocols for vaccines and for standards of care.

Donnainohio63 · 03-02-2012, 08:46 PM

I only pay 40 dollars per visit and the shots are no where near as expensive as yours.

107barney · 03-02-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Beabble

Holy cow!! I cringed when I seen the prices you've been paying AND at all the vaccines your lil one has had. To each his or her own, but has anyone ever read up on Vaccinosis? If not, you may want to. Like I said, to each his or her own, but I think people need to be aware of it. I just had Jazzie spayed, pre op bloodwork was $38, the spay was $96, the anesthesia was $10 the eye lubricant was $2, the pain med was $2 and fecal exams at our vet is only $3 A regular office visit at my vet is only $15, an ER visit at my vet is $25 I live in Ohio, have a very good vet, been with him for over 15 years now. Good luck to you, I hope you find a new one. Also, my vet wouldn't give Mags her shots all at once, he spread them way out because of her size and she also has an compromized immune system. Sounds to me like you're being wayyyy over charged.

$10? Would that be for an injectable anesthetic? I can't fathom $10 for sevoflourane or isoflurane gas...

Beabble · 03-02-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 107barney

$10? Would that be for an injectable anesthetic? I can't fathom $10 for sevoflourane or isoflurane gas...

I'm assuming it was not injectable, this was for a spay.

107barney · 03-02-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Beabble

I'm assuming it was not injectable, this was for a spay.

Dogs can be placed under anesthesia with injectables or gas. As I said, can't fathom the dog was put under with gas at that price. You have me curious. Maybe you can call and find out??

Beabble · 03-02-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 107barney

Dogs can be placed under anesthesia with injectables or gas. As I said, can't fathom the dog was put under with gas at that price. You have me curious. Maybe you can call and find out??

I am actually taking her back in tomorrow to HOPEFULLY have her stitches removed and hear the dog say she is A ok. I'll ask him when I go in. Is that a high price or something? Cause to me, I can't complain about it, specially when I see the prices others are paying.

Beabble · 03-02-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 107barney

Dogs can be placed under anesthesia with injectables or gas. As I said, can't fathom the dog was put under with gas at that price. You have me curious. Maybe you can call and find out??

I just went back and looked through Maggys records as well, her anesthesia was only $10 as well. I looked at Gracies, she's my boxer girl, hers was $30, it must have to do with the size of them as well. And oppps, I meant to say DOC in the above post, not dog, lol.

107barney · 03-02-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Beabble

I am actually taking her back in tomorrow to HOPEFULLY have her stitches removed and hear the dog say she is A ok. I'll ask him when I go in. Is that a high price or something? Cause to me, I can't complain about it, specially when I see the prices others are paying.

Not at all, it is very low for anesthesia. Gas anesthesia with IV placement and fluids, along with monitoring of the patient usually runs much higher than $10.

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107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	The pricing is comparable to prices I pay in Providence and Boston. Being a native NY'er, I always find things to be slightly higher there than here. A vet visit costs me $58 for a new problem, $34 for a continuing here in RI. As for the vaccines, I look for a veterinarian who is AAHA certified and follows AAHA protocols for vaccines and for standards of care. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

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03-02-2012, 07:07 PM	#32
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	Did you ask for the Lyme vaccine? That is an optional vaccine that is only for pets that may be exposed to lyme carrying ticks. Although I live in a high tick area Gracie does not go into the areas that are tick infested so I chose not to have her get it. As has already been stated the prices are very high. If this vet is accustomed to serving a high income group of clients that are used to paying big bucks for everything some may not have noticed. With what he is charging you he should have at least educated you about what he was doing. I agree. Call around. I live in central NY and paid $220.00 to have Gracie spayed and micro chipped. Her blood tests came to $60.00. It is a very nice clinic though certainly not in a highly exclusive area.

03-02-2012, 07:45 PM	#36
raratani Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: CT Posts: 20	I'm actually a pop. My wife is sitting right next to me trying to learn.!!!

03-02-2012, 07:52 PM	#37
raratani Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: CT Posts: 20	I dont know where my respond post went......hmmm But my doctors was the one who asked me is he going to be mainly at home and I told him yes mainly at home and other than that he will be with me in my office.