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BubblPopElectrc · 08-03-2006, 08:28 AM

It's kind of wrong on their part to not tell you about less expensive options BEFORE doing the procedure.

God forbid you have to take one of them their for an emergency visit. Who knows what they will charge you.

Personally, I think I would look around for another vet.

ARCHIE · 08-03-2006, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bama Yorkie Mom

I just took Kacee to my vet for a health check. She had ear mites and coccidia, he treated her for that and gave me 4 treatments go give her at home, put medicine in each ear for the mites and cut her nails. my bill was 73.39. no charge for the nail trim.
the exam was 27.50
fecal flotation 15.72
albon 5 treatments 6.46
acarexx otic 21.95 ( i think this was for the ears).
then added tax 1.76 and total was 73.39
I had no objections to my bill , plus gave me a free tube of advantage for fleas.
Kizzy will be spayed tomorrow. 85.00
microchipped 30.00
not sure of anything else for tomorrow tho.
And some people tell me my vet is higher than one further up in town.

These prices look pretty good to me. NY prices are ridiculous.
Neutered: 185.00
Fecal testing: 28.00
Office visit: 65.00
Frontline: 42.00 ( I could not believe it, store is 32.00, next time I will
purchase it from the store, had no idea he would tack on 10.00)
ER after hours: 125.00 just to walk in the door!
I lost track of the shots. Would love another pup but just can't afford it!

Bama Yorkie Mom · 08-03-2006, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by RLC12345678

Do you know where he is located? I could try to look him up on whitepages.com if you know where he is located....

wouldnt that be a long drive for you from h'ville to Cullman? I know ones name in Cullman, but I havent used him but my sister does. His name is Dr. Compton. Not sure what the office name is. It might be Cullman Animal Clinic or something like that. I've heard my sister call the name but right now I cant remember either. The say he is cheaper than mine. But mine is so much closer to me and so far i'm happy with them.

BamaFan121s · 08-03-2006, 08:30 AM

...seems like his first and last name were close to the same thing...I will call and find out at lunch...

RLC12345678 · 08-03-2006, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RLC12345678

Do you know where he is located? I could try to look him up on whitepages.com if you know where he is located....

Ok, here is a list of ALL the vets in Hville. Do you think you could pick his name out?

Gregg Able
Kevin Anderson
Robert Bentley
Jim Chancellor
Kevin Crabb
Sam Eidt
Eric Husley
Wilson McManus
SC Murray-Johnson
RE Patton, III
Bill Renfroe
Mark Russell
Robert Skidmore
Michael Wilson

Any of them look familiar?

Bama Yorkie Mom · 08-03-2006, 08:35 AM

oops, Bama was talking about knowing one in Huntsville. sorry ladies. I misunderstood. thinking Hanceville the whole time. since their both hville. lol duh on me
I was wondering why you would want to come this far. thought maybe you meant Cullman. There is only one that i know of in h'ville here

BamaFan121s · 08-03-2006, 08:54 AM

Hmmm...don't think it was any of them either. Tried to call my old office and find out and the only girl who would know is out for surg. I will keep trying and call her tonight if I have to.

woodturningcrea · 08-03-2006, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

It's kind of wrong on their part to not tell you about less expensive options BEFORE doing the procedure.

God forbid you have to take one of them their for an emergency visit. Who knows what they will charge you.

Personally, I think I would look around for another vet.

I agree with this. It's like if you don't complain they continue to rob you of your hard earned $, but if you do complain they become more fair. Not a good way of doing business.

We have a great vet. Punkin spent a whole day there to be sedated and have her ears flushed out, glad checked and her rash checked. We also got ear drops for her and the bill was only $50 something and the eardrops were half of the bill.

RLC12345678 · 08-03-2006, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Hmmm...don't think it was any of them either. Tried to call my old office and find out and the only girl who would know is out for surg. I will keep trying and call her tonight if I have to.

If it is not too much trouble for you to find out, I would GREATLY appreciate it!

Thanks so much! You're the best!

BamaFan121s · 08-03-2006, 10:31 AM

No problem, I will keep trying. It's honestly driving me nuts. I used to look forward to seeing this guy.

RLC12345678 · 08-03-2006, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

No problem, I will keep trying. It's honestly driving me nuts. I used to look forward to seeing this guy.

Thanks. Your the BEST!

Lou · 08-03-2006, 10:51 AM

Adie is only 12 weeks old (tomorrow) so I don't know what the charges are going to be in the future but my vet charged me $150.00 for a "Puppy Package" It includes office visits for the first 6 months, all of her shots and worming and even food if I want to get it there. It doesn't cover non-routine puppy stuff. If she gets sick then I have to pay for those services. It costs $8.00 for me to get my shih tzu's nails trimmed and I just had her and the shepherd in for their annual heartworm test and a shot for each of them. I also bought a 6-month supply of Heartguard and Frontline for each of them. That cost me nearly $400.00.

I don't think your vet is that much different from mine and I have been with her for years. He prices have simply gone up through the years. We were strapped for cash a couple of years ago and Or shepherd came down with an infected anal gland (yuck) She treated him for free and sold us the medication at cost. She isn't out to hurt anyone but needs to cover her own expenses. Hope this helps.

Happy weekaversary Adie!

BamaFan121s · 08-03-2006, 11:18 AM

Ahhhhh!! I remember it! I remember it!

Dr. John Hammons! I knew I thought there was something funny about his name (that was the name of the guy in the Jurrasic Park movies).
He's actually in Athens, AL.

Here is his web site: http://tcah.info/

RLC12345678 · 08-03-2006, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Ahhhhh!! I remember it! I remember it!

Dr. John Hammons! I knew I thought there was something funny about his name (that was the name of the guy in the Jurrasic Park movies).
He's actually in Athens, AL.

Here is his web site: http://tcah.info/

Horray Horray!!!!!

I am going to check him out. If I love him as much as you do, I might just have to drive to Athens! It's not too far away. Thank you SOOOOO much for the info!

BamaFan121s · 08-03-2006, 11:22 AM

If you see him...just tell him MJ from B'ham said hi...he maaaay remember me.

08-03-2006, 08:28 AM	#16
BubblPopElectrc Kyle Plus 3 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 6,929	It's kind of wrong on their part to not tell you about less expensive options BEFORE doing the procedure. God forbid you have to take one of them their for an emergency visit. Who knows what they will charge you. Personally, I think I would look around for another vet. __________________ Kyle (me), Britney, Brooklyn, and Coral

08-03-2006, 08:35 AM	#21
Bama Yorkie Mom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,134	oops, Bama was talking about knowing one in Huntsville. sorry ladies. I misunderstood. thinking Hanceville the whole time. since their both hville. lol duh on me I was wondering why you would want to come this far. thought maybe you meant Cullman. There is only one that i know of in h'ville here __________________ Linda and Maggie http://www.dogster.com/dogs/490696. http://www.dropshots.com/mnl

08-03-2006, 10:51 AM	#27
Lou Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: A little town south of Chicago Posts: 4,525	Adie is only 12 weeks old (tomorrow) so I don't know what the charges are going to be in the future but my vet charged me $150.00 for a "Puppy Package" It includes office visits for the first 6 months, all of her shots and worming and even food if I want to get it there. It doesn't cover non-routine puppy stuff. If she gets sick then I have to pay for those services. It costs $8.00 for me to get my shih tzu's nails trimmed and I just had her and the shepherd in for their annual heartworm test and a shot for each of them. I also bought a 6-month supply of Heartguard and Frontline for each of them. That cost me nearly $400.00. I don't think your vet is that much different from mine and I have been with her for years. He prices have simply gone up through the years. We were strapped for cash a couple of years ago and Or shepherd came down with an infected anal gland (yuck) She treated him for free and sold us the medication at cost. She isn't out to hurt anyone but needs to cover her own expenses. Hope this helps. Happy weekaversary Adie! __________________ http://www.its-a-yorkie-thing.com Gracie Skeeter Adie Tyler

08-03-2006, 08:30 AM	#19
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	...seems like his first and last name were close to the same thing...I will call and find out at lunch...

08-03-2006, 08:54 AM	#22
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	Hmmm...don't think it was any of them either. Tried to call my old office and find out and the only girl who would know is out for surg. I will keep trying and call her tonight if I have to.

08-03-2006, 10:31 AM	#25
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	No problem, I will keep trying. It's honestly driving me nuts. I used to look forward to seeing this guy.

08-03-2006, 11:18 AM	#28
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	Ahhhhh!! I remember it! I remember it! Dr. John Hammons! I knew I thought there was something funny about his name (that was the name of the guy in the Jurrasic Park movies). He's actually in Athens, AL. Here is his web site: http://tcah.info/

08-03-2006, 11:22 AM	#30
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	If you see him...just tell him MJ from B'ham said hi...he maaaay remember me.