Vet refuses to do Spay AND Extractions

[SWHouston]

I had been putting off Spaying of my Becca, taking the advice of
comments on this and other Forums I watch. But, finally decided
to start the process and called Banfield here in Houston.

I WAS SHOCKED, when they told me they would not do a Spay, and
extract two of her baby teeth at the same time! Explaining that would
put too much stress on her.

I have read SO many times, where those two procedures should be
done simultaneously, to reduce the exposure to anesthesia, that
being the cause of so many "lingering" problems in our animals.

Has anyone here experienced this "point of view" from a Vet of theirs ?
And if so, did you take the Vet's advice ?

PS:
I just want to say that Becca is a healthy, well maintaned
dog, 9.5 months old, and weighs 6.5 lbs.
There's nothing wrong with her in any way.

[pomtzu]

I never heard of that. Maybe consult another vet and get a 2nd opinion???

[Freedom]

Around here, Banfield has a really poor reputation. The vets have no direct investment in the business, they are employees not the business owner. They either choose not to care, OR they are bound by corporate regulations and have to tow the line or lose their jobs.

Find another vet, is my advice.

[happylabs]

I have never experienced this. I am wondering if they just want to get more money out of you for doing two separate procedures?

I agree...get a second opinion.

[pitc9]

I agree with the others.
You're right, there is no reason to NOT do these two at the same time!

[lvpets2002]

I aggree with the others.. Go to another Vet.. My Vet does double stuff like this all the time.. The baby will heal so much faster & all at the same time.. I think that Banfield is just trying to double charge you..

I agree with the others.
You're right, there is no reason to NOT do these two at the same time!

[Asiel]

First time I've ever heard of this. Our vet will do everything that needs to be done when you do have to put the dog asleep for a procedure. The only reason to refuse would be if it was a major and difficult surgery.......but a spay and extraction...I would think this is a money making angle,and I would seek another vet's opinion.

[SWHouston]

Just to give you guys an update...

I've been in touch with several other owners locally,
have a "recommended" Vet to check out, will tomorrow.
I still can't hardly believe Banfield saying that to me...
Everyone I've talked to is SO down on Banfield...
I doubt very seriously I'll ever go back to them again.
Repeated comments on how they gouge for additional $.
XX brief face-time with a real Vet.
Just on and on....

Thank all of you for your invaluable replies.

Have a good Day !
S.W.

[moosmom]

Banfield has a bad rep here too, Sandie. I agree. Get a second and even a THIRD opinion until you find a vet you're comfortable with.

I always thought that vets would rather do two procedures at once, to reduce the pet's exposure to anesthesia. PLEASE keep us posted!

[wolfsoul]

They just want to make more money off of you! It is way MORE stressful to put dogs under continuously for different things!

The only time my GSD was ever put under she was spayed, had a tumor removed, had her teeth cleaned and some removed, and got tattooed. She didn't act stresed or upset at all.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

That's absolutely ridiculous and they is NO reason why these two very common procedures cannot be performed at the same time.... HappyLabs said it, they will get more money out of you if you do indeed do these two procedures separately. Doing it separately would require your dog to be anesthetized twice, a spay typically takes 30 minutes, and the extractions of the two retained deciduous teeth would take about 10 minutes, if that. For each procedure, that's drugs they will charge you for, an IV catheter and fluids, monitoring of your dog while she's anesthetized, the time the actual procedures take, take home medications, an E-collar, etc. And quite honestly, that's irresponsible of that Dr. to want to put your dog under twice.

If I were you, I'd take my dog elsewhere! Keep us updated, please!

[Maggiemae89]

I agree with everybody else... obviously. I am a veterinary Technician student and although I am not completely done with school I know this is ridiculous. And THE biggest problem would be putting your dog under anesthesia more than once...It sounds to me that Banfield wants squeeze you dry.
I saw your post and good call on going somewhere else. I will never work for a "chain" vet office, even though I am going into large animal where there isn't as many corporate vets.
BUT for fun I am going to ask my professor (a veterinarian for 50 years) what he thinks about the Banfield vet saying this! I will let you know what he says! And make sure you get those baby teeth out soon before they get infected!
Maggie

[SWHouston]

YES, I will keep you posted, have a new Vet I'm scheduling appts with Monday.
I'll let you know what happens. Thanks to all of you for your comments.

Have a good Day !
S.W.