My very empty bank account.. and very rich vet.

**binka_nugget** · 05-07-2008, 12:07 PM

Yes, prayers for my wallet would be wonderful! LOL! I was planning on moving up from a Corolla to a Caravan for the dogs.. it won't happen if they keep ganging up on me like that!

They're all eating kibble for now. I will add some warm water to soften up Kai's food for the next little while. I admit I don't check their teeth regularly because I toss them bones now and then to keep them white. I will have to keep a closer eye on them now that he only has one good side.. no more beef bones for him. Strictly poultry!

**bckrazy** · 05-07-2008, 03:47 PM

Oh no! Poor little Kaibaby. =( I hope he feels better soon, Ashley... and I hope your wallet does, too.

I know exactly how you feel. On Friday, Fozzie suddenly didn't want to eat cookies and wouldn't let me open his jaw. I waited a day to see if it was just a little sore, but it wasn't much better so I went to the Vet. They had to sedate him ($250), and FOUND NOTHING! Nothing. His teeth were perfect, his tonsils were fine, and his jaw was only a little swollen. But they did do some accupuncture on his jaw, and gave me some pain meds. They said it must be strained. $300 for a sore muscle... but it is worth the peace of mind. : ) And, incidentally, Gonzo is going in for shots and such this week.

Oh well, they're more than worth it. But mannn, I get SO annoyed when a Vet quotes only the ACT that they're doing... instead of what the total cost will be. "The neuter will be $80." Then when they're done, "Uh... yeah... well... with anesthesia and after-care and meds, it's $350." I would rather they just told me up front. I guess, maybe, it's because some owners flip their lid, but it's more annoying to get a bill for way more than they originally told you.

**binka_nugget** · 05-07-2008, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by bckrazy

But mannn, I get SO annoyed when a Vet quotes only the ACT that they're doing... instead of what the total cost will be. "The neuter will be $80." Then when they're done, "Uh... yeah... well... with anesthesia and after-care and meds, it's $350." I would rather they just told me up front. I guess, maybe, it's because some owners flip their lid, but it's more annoying to get a bill for way more than they originally told you.

No kidding eh!? Our new vet sends us estimates that look like actual invoices.. with price breakdowns and everything. Gawd, I'd flip if they told me $40 for an extraction and got an invoice for $700

**BC_MoM** · 05-07-2008, 04:18 PM

Yikes! Prayers for your bank account are on the way.

**Ginger's Mom** · 05-07-2008, 05:52 PM

Wow, sorry to hear that Ashley. I hope the boys behave themselves and don't find anything else to worry you or your bank account. And Keeva, you too, little girl, stay healthy, no boo-boos.

**bckrazy** · 05-07-2008, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by binka_nugget

No kidding eh!? Our new vet sends us estimates that look like actual invoices.. with price breakdowns and everything. Gawd, I'd flip if they told me $40 for an extraction and got an invoice for $700

That's awesome. You're lucky!

It seems like when ever we get anything done at our Vet... it goes over the original quote by at least $50. But they're so nice, and they're raw advocates, so whatev.