After having been to the vet twice with Lucy and Willie-two rabies vaccines,one annual booster shot for Willie,nail trims,heartworm checks and general exams plus some anxiety meds for Lucy (Anxitane $50 for 30 tabl. which I could have gotten for $24 online) I spent over $500 last week.On top of that I just might have to go back next week since one of the her issues isn't resolved yet.
Always ask to see if a pets prescription can also be filled at your own pharmacy, like CVS or Walgreens. Alot of times they are much less there too.
The nail trimming is what "kills" me ! Really.. charge for it? I honestly feel that vets should include this in the office visit fee for a dog getting vaccinations or there for an illness problem. Most times the tech is in the room already assisting the vet anyhow. Oh well ... done ranting - thanks :allears:
Yeah, asked the vet to take care of the new dog's nails at her first visit. $12. WTH??? Needless to say, I won't be asking for that again. :evil: Anyway, I feel your pain Annette. You know what I've been through with my other dog with severe allergies. I think the worst is over on the meds because the only thing that gives her any relief, cheap or expensive is prednisone. Pred is cheap. But it's a matter of time before that causes other issues. :banghead:
You may want to check out Old Stage Vet Hospital. Our annual exams and shots for two were about 1/2 the cost.
We have a mobile vet. Not the one advertised on here. This one is based out of Cary but she comes out here often. Many clients out in the 40/42 area. She doesn't charge an excessive amount. It was WAY cheaper for me to go through her than the Cleveland School Animal Hospital. We have 3 dogs. She doesn't push all these petty check ups and unnecessary items. It's awesome. And, she answered my call when my dog sounded like he was losing a lung on a Friday night at 8pm. Though she could not "officially" dx over the phone w/ out seeing him, she did not feel it was cause for alarm. I was on the fence of going to the emergency vet. Walk into the door of those places, it's $700 to $800 for walking in. Ask me, I've done it w/ previous dogs! So, she saved me quite a bit, didn't charge me for the advice and checked up on him the next day. Literally, it was the dog flu that went around last year. She's been accommodating for sure. Prices have been reasonable. Just this week, I called her up, said I needed heartworm for the 3 pooches and in the mail it came. She also drops things off if she's in the neighborhood. We LOVE Dr. Marty! Am I allowed to give her website on here? If so, let me know and I will. And, the fact that we don't have to trek to the vet is another bonus. They get their shots w/ no issues at home. Before, they were petrified. Stephanie-- mom to 10
Thanks for all the replies! I'd love the contact info for Dr.Marty,I wonder if she would come to the McGee's area as well?
Ours were seen at the same time so I thought it was just one house call price for all 3 dogs and then whatever costs were incurred for what they needed. Double check though on that one but I thought that's what we do. Stephanie-- mom to 10
