Emergency Veterinarian's - Damn!?!

Fumes · 12-03-2008, 09:28 PM

That sounds about right... I had to bring my terrier mix in last summer after a dog fight one night. They wanted a $300.00 deposit just to examine him. I had no choice, so I paid it. Then they wanted almost $1500.00 to complete the job. Granted, it was a bad fight and he had severe lacerations -- over 100 stitches -- but $1500?? Cripes. I had them stabilize him over night and took him to my regular vet in the morning who stitched him up for $400. Nightmare. He's okay now, working off his medical bills by digging holes in the back yard and staying out of trouble.

68TriShield · 12-04-2008, 06:20 AM

Bottom line for me is,he's okay

The money is a bummer though...

12-04-2008, 08:04 AM

I can teach you how to suture...

12-03-2008, 09:28 PM	#1
Fumes Not So Memorious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Posts: 205 Trading: (0)	Re: Emergency Veterinarian's - Damn!?! That sounds about right... I had to bring my terrier mix in last summer after a dog fight one night. They wanted a $300.00 deposit just to examine him. I had no choice, so I paid it. Then they wanted almost $1500.00 to complete the job. Granted, it was a bad fight and he had severe lacerations -- over 100 stitches -- but $1500?? Cripes. I had them stabilize him over night and took him to my regular vet in the morning who stitched him up for $400. Nightmare. He's okay now, working off his medical bills by digging holes in the back yard and staying out of trouble. __________________ It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. -A. Lincoln

12-04-2008, 06:20 AM	#2
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Emergency Veterinarian's - Damn!?! Bottom line for me is,he's okay The money is a bummer though...

12-04-2008, 08:04 AM	#3
theycallmedan'lboone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Emergency Veterinarian's - Damn!?! I can teach you how to suture...