Do you know why?

[catlady1945]

I would run from that vet. I have never heard of such a thing. I held my cat while she passed.

[jenluckenbach]

At my regular vet (both vets I have used over the years) in order to stay with the pet you had to pay the office visit cost on top of the euthanasia cost. Whereas if you do not stay, the procedure can be done without taking up an appointment time. So, whatever the office visit costs, that is how much more you'd pay by staying with the pet.

[catnapper]

Hmmmm... when Nicki passed last year on the 4th of July, I was there with her and our bill came to $100 for everything. I didn't read the itemized list but I thought that as fair considering it was a holiday weekend.

[Medusa]

At my regular vet (both vets I have used over the years) in order to stay with the pet you had to pay the office visit cost on top of the euthanasia cost. Whereas if you do not stay, the procedure can be done without taking up an appointment time. So, whatever the office visit costs, that is how much more you'd pay by staying with the pet.

That does makes sense except that they already were paying for an office visit plus the euthanasia fee. This is an emergency clinic so I'm not sure what to think.

[jenluckenbach]

That does makes sense except that they already were paying for an office visit plus the euthanasia fee. This is an emergency clinic so I'm not sure what to think.

Well, if this emergency clinic is anything like ours........... $$$$$
It's ALL about the money, and nothing about the client.

[Medusa]

Well, if this emergency clinic is anything like ours........... $$$$$
It's ALL about the money, and nothing about the client.

I just don't know. At the end, they made a plaster print of her dog's paw for her as a keepsake but yet she had to pay extra to be there when he was PTS. My other friend went to a different clinic w/his cat but was told the same thing. I would pay the extra fee if necessary but I would protest vehemently!

[catmandu]

I have heard that there are Vets who dont like thier clients there where thier pet is euthanized, as they get very emotinal and sometimes go into hysterics.
A good Vet will understand though, and will realize that for your own peace of mind that you will want to be there for your pet, the way that your pet has been there for you all those yeras.
I have been told that the emergency vets charge more for things as thier business is a lot more sporadic that the regular vets, and it costs more to have staff there all night.

[happylabs]

I have had 2 dogs and 2 cats put down over the years and nothing was ever mentioned about charging extra to be in the room. My vet assumes I want to be with my pet. I think I would have run as well.

[Medusa]

I think I would have run as well.

I think because it was an emergency situation that she really didn't have the option to wait or to find another emergency clinic, especially when it seems to be the norm for emergency clinics around here.

[moosmom]

It's called "The Almighty Buck". Anything to line their pockets. That to me is preying on one's vulnerability. If I absolutely HAD to pay and extra $50, I'd do it. But then I'd high-tail it to the nearest Better Business Bureau and file a complaint. What a bunch of bull!

I've held so many animals (personal and rescue) in my arms as they made their way to the RB. No one should die alone. Animal or human.

Ellie is right. I would definitely question their methods of euthanization if they wouldn't allow you to be with your pet. Run...RUN!!!!!