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LilAnnCamp · 06-16-2013, 09:33 PM

Your vet bill amount was within normal range.

lillymae · 06-17-2013, 12:50 AM

I agree with most here, that doesn't sound high to me. Also agree about dropping vaccinations that are not needed yearly & that is ALL vaccinations IMO. As for the ear gunk, I deff would have wanted that swabbed as it DOES sound like yeast & IF it is it can be miserable for a dog to have yeast in their ears. Also the blood shot eye can deff be the 1st sign of glaucoma, how did that test come out ? neg I hope as glaucoma is VERY painful for your pup. All in all the vet didn't do anything out of the ordinary for what he/she saw upon exam & deff tests I would have wanted done & expected my vet to do in the same situation. These are our babies & they can't speak for them selves so it's good that the vet was attentive to the things he/she saw & ruled out anything serious with your babies.

TxVicki · 06-17-2013, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by gumbysuz

OK, so I guess I'm the only one sensitive to the use of the word "raped" to describe an exorbitant vet bill.

I have Embrace insurance for Dori that includes wellness checks. It would have paid 80% of this bill including the exam fee. I pay $40 monthly.

I will say you are not the only one that felt nauseated by the use of his words. It seems this person is famous for using nasty wording in his posts and shows how immature he is.

TxVicki · 06-17-2013, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TxVicki

I will say you are not the only one that felt nauseated by the use of his words. It seems this person is famous for using nasty wording in his posts and shows how immature he is.

Answering myself. I may be wrong that this is a male, as I just noticed that the persons post was signed Tina. BUT what ever, the immature and nasty remarks are uncalled for.

Marhcarter · 06-17-2013, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

My groomer doesnt ask for it so I dropped it

My last dog (lab mutt) got kennel cough after being boarded (at the vet, no less...huh...) but he wasn't vaccinated. I will always get bordetella vaccine because Homer-dog was so pitiful until he was over it and I cannot swear that there won't ever be an emergency situation where I have to board Huey (and the vet is the closest and most trustworthy) or when I have to take him into a situation where another dog might be infected, such as the groomer, who also boards but has never asked me for proof of vaccination. I just got my notice from the vet that annual exam & shots are due, so we will be getting all that done in a few days.

LilAnnCamp · 06-17-2013, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Marhcarter

My last dog (lab mutt) got kennel cough after being boarded (at the vet, no less...huh...) but he wasn't vaccinated. I will always get bordetella vaccine because Homer-dog was so pitiful until he was over it and I cannot swear that there won't ever be an emergency situation where I have to board Huey (and the vet is the closest and most trustworthy) or when I have to take him into a situation where another dog might be infected, such as the groomer, who also boards but has never asked me for proof of vaccination. I just got my notice from the vet that annual exam & shots are due, so we will be getting all that done in a few days.

Everyone has their different opinions on this. BUT I have to agree. My little dogs get one every 6 months b/c they go out in public so much and it is easy for them to catch it. Now, my large dog... he only gets it when I know he is boarding. I also take him in 2 weeks before boarding to get this it in his system instead of letting them give it the same day as drop off.

Just for an exam, fecal, complete blood panel and urinalysis in my area runs roughly $275.00 so the OP got an awesome deal if you ask me.

celstu1 · 06-17-2013, 05:45 AM

I think that was expensive. For nothing majorly wrong at least. I find vet care to be outrageous in my area. What bothers me is, they charged you for 2 visits because you had 2 dogs. I've never seen a vet do that, even around here they don't do that. I think an annual visit with vacs, wormer, blood work, fecal test for my 2 dogs is about $450 here. I thought that was nuts! I started getting vacs done at a clinic and saved well over $100.
Its the dentals that kill me! They start at $500 with no work done, just cleaning. If they need to pull teeth or other things, then it goes up from there. It can actually wind up costing as much as $1200 for 1 dental.

Lil Sis · 06-17-2013, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TxVicki

I will say you are not the only one that felt nauseated by the use of his words. It seems this person is famous for using nasty wording in his posts and shows how immature he is.

I think you are mixing up people, tinav looks to be a female and I don't see any rude post from her.

I understand the word "rape" is a strong word but I can understand her use in this case. It is what she feels.

LilAnnCamp · 06-17-2013, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by celstu1

I think that was expensive. For nothing majorly wrong at least. I find vet care to be outrageous in my area. What bothers me is, they charged you for 2 visits because you had 2 dogs. I've never seen a vet do that, even around here they don't do that. I think an annual visit with vacs, wormer, blood work, fecal test for my 2 dogs is about $450 here. I thought that was nuts! I started getting vacs done at a clinic and saved well over $100.
Its the dentals that kill me! They start at $500 with no work done, just cleaning. If they need to pull teeth or other things, then it goes up from there. It can actually wind up costing as much as $1200 for 1 dental.

Here... they charge 2 exams if there is 2 dogs. IMHO, doctors wouldn't look at you if you took your child in without charging so neither should vets.

sasha2334829 · 06-17-2013, 06:23 AM

The vet I go to here in Missouri doesn't charge hardly anything. And there is no office fee. I only pay for what I get done. Worming medicine is only $2. Rabies shots are $8. A full all over exam with shots is $20. This includes blood work. And when I decide to get my little guy fixed, it is only $50. This vet has been around since the 80's. She is the city vet, but since she doesn't live in town (she actually has the office on her property) she doesn't have to pay rent and all the other costs of living in town. So I think that helps keep the prices down a bit. And I love that she lives right there by her office, because she is able to go check on the animals at night. So I have no reason to complain here.

TxVicki · 06-17-2013, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Lil Sis

I think you are mixing up people, tinav looks to be a female and I don't see any rude post from her.

I understand the word "rape" is a strong word but I can understand her use in this case. It is what she feels.

OMG you are correct I did mix up this poster up with another. I WANT TO APOLOGISE FOR THAT. Tina I am so sorry.

But I still stand on the rape comment, as being rather ugh.

TxVicki · 06-17-2013, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TxVicki

OMG you are correct I did mix up this poster up with another. I WANT TO APOLOGISE FOR THAT. Tina I am so sorry.

But I still stand on the rape comment, as being rather ugh.

I also just sent Tina a PM and did apologize to her.

BabyGirl Rosie · 06-17-2013, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TxVicki

OMG you are correct I did mix up this poster up with another. I WANT TO APOLOGISE FOR THAT. Tina I am so sorry.

But I still stand on the rape comment, as being rather ugh.

I bet you were thinking of the banned member Vicki. His screen name was kinda similar.

Lil Sis · 06-17-2013, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

I bet you were thinking of the banned member Vicki. His screen name was kinda similar.

That's what I was thinking too

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Originally Posted by TxVicki

OMG you are correct I did mix up this poster up with another. I WANT TO APOLOGISE FOR THAT. Tina I am so sorry.

But I still stand on the rape comment, as being rather ugh.

I wondered... That wasn't like you at all! If it was the other jerk he deserved it!

Verbena · 06-17-2013, 07:03 AM

The east coast is expensive in comparison to Missouri or Idaho. Just walking in the door is $55. My vet is on the high side but he is extremely close to my house about 5 mins away. He is also does not flower coat anything. Which I love. I took Galen in a second time for his medical issue they did not charge for a second visit. Love my vet.

06-16-2013, 09:33 PM	#31
LilAnnCamp LovingLifeWithAnimals Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pinson, AL Posts: 2,048	Your vet bill amount was within normal range. __________________ Ann & Milo, Buttons, Dooley, Mr. Bigglesworth, & Crimson The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. Proverbs 12:10

06-17-2013, 05:45 AM	#37
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	I think that was expensive. For nothing majorly wrong at least. I find vet care to be outrageous in my area. What bothers me is, they charged you for 2 visits because you had 2 dogs. I've never seen a vet do that, even around here they don't do that. I think an annual visit with vacs, wormer, blood work, fecal test for my 2 dogs is about $450 here. I thought that was nuts! I started getting vacs done at a clinic and saved well over $100. Its the dentals that kill me! They start at $500 with no work done, just cleaning. If they need to pull teeth or other things, then it goes up from there. It can actually wind up costing as much as $1200 for 1 dental. __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

06-17-2013, 07:03 AM	#45
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	The east coast is expensive in comparison to Missouri or Idaho. Just walking in the door is $55. My vet is on the high side but he is extremely close to my house about 5 mins away. He is also does not flower coat anything. Which I love. I took Galen in a second time for his medical issue they did not charge for a second visit. Love my vet. __________________ Teri . . . Galen Jameson Frazier Seraphina Luna Rosencrantz, Saber Tooth Tiger, Pussy Willow Pandora Guildenstern

06-17-2013, 12:50 AM	#32
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	I agree with most here, that doesn't sound high to me. Also agree about dropping vaccinations that are not needed yearly & that is ALL vaccinations IMO. As for the ear gunk, I deff would have wanted that swabbed as it DOES sound like yeast & IF it is it can be miserable for a dog to have yeast in their ears. Also the blood shot eye can deff be the 1st sign of glaucoma, how did that test come out ? neg I hope as glaucoma is VERY painful for your pup. All in all the vet didn't do anything out of the ordinary for what he/she saw upon exam & deff tests I would have wanted done & expected my vet to do in the same situation. These are our babies & they can't speak for them selves so it's good that the vet was attentive to the things he/she saw & ruled out anything serious with your babies.

06-17-2013, 06:23 AM	#40
sasha2334829 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 150	The vet I go to here in Missouri doesn't charge hardly anything. And there is no office fee. I only pay for what I get done. Worming medicine is only $2. Rabies shots are $8. A full all over exam with shots is $20. This includes blood work. And when I decide to get my little guy fixed, it is only $50. This vet has been around since the 80's. She is the city vet, but since she doesn't live in town (she actually has the office on her property) she doesn't have to pay rent and all the other costs of living in town. So I think that helps keep the prices down a bit. And I love that she lives right there by her office, because she is able to go check on the animals at night. So I have no reason to complain here.