RubyStar Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Woah. Shop around I say! Ruby got xrayed ages ago and they did all 4 and it only cost $500-$600 from memory. And yes it did involve knocking her out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RosieFT Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Thats what i thought. I said i thought it would be around $400, and she said you would not get it for that these days. hmmmm Also got charged for extended consult. Admittedly i was there for awhile, but i even said thanks for taking so much time on this, and she said 'it is ok, we don't have much on this morning.' I would not have requested the longer consult. I just thought she was being chatty. hmmmMMM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Do you mind me asking which vet this is? Doesn't sound like a vet I'd like to return to (and it's probably the one I have reluctantly had to return to as they pull similar dodgy stunts, too!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RosieFT Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) Do you mind me asking which vet this is? Doesn't sound like a vet I'd like to return to (and it's probably the one I have reluctantly had to return to as they pull similar dodgy stunts, too!) Won't name names, hmm better not.. . been going there since Rosie was a puppy. They quote 209 for anaesthetic.. on a 7.9kg dog? does this sound right? they have to xray relaxed and flexed. Think i may need a new vet! Edited May 23, 2012 by RosieFT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) RosieFT - I am starting to think the same. Next time I am going a goldfish . Kenz's were done at the specialist here and not that expensive and the second quote I posted in the other thread was the quote given by the second specialist who ended up doing her patella surgery. Edited May 23, 2012 by ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RosieFT Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Seriously, gold fish are looking good. Easy to replace too LOL .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Indy had all her legs and chest x-rayed recently - I think it was about $160 in total. She didn't need sedating as she is bomb-proof and floppy ;-) I know she's a cat, but a small dog wouldn't be much bigger. Good luck with Rosie, hope you get a diganosis soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RosieFT Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 hmm just remembered she said these are 'digital xray images'.. if they don't see anything obvious they send them to a radiologist who can manipulate the images. Would these be different to yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RosieFT Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 but even so, 207 for anaesthetic on small dog is still steep.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RosieFT Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Indy had all her legs and chest x-rayed recently - I think it was about $160 in total. She didn't need sedating as she is bomb-proof and floppy ;-) I know she's a cat, but a small dog wouldn't be much bigger. Good luck with Rosie, hope you get a diganosis soon. Thanks for that CC. I *think* rosie would need sedations... :laugh: Your cat sounds excellent though. MIne wouldn't stay still LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I am pretty sure Kenz's were digital as well. They were viewed on a screen and when I requested a copy to take to the second specialist I received them on a cd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RosieFT Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Thanks all.. really have to make cupcakes, but will be back :-) will ask around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Rivergum charged me $450 for digital xrays for Gibbs with aneasthetic he is 28kgs! Phone Rivergum and ask them to help u out im sure they will see her with no consult if ur ver is being a pia!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasels Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Thanks CC - she was back at the specialist today to have stitches out and a check up to see how all was going. All good news - the patella is still 100% stable, the incision looks good and he was happy with how she was using the leg at this stage . Next appointment is in 6 weeks time. Excellent news Ness! So glad to hear :) There was another Winpara owner at our last herding trial on Sunday, it made me think of poor little Kenz :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Digital doesn't make any difference .If i was to guess i would say your talking about Vetwest . That price is over the top & add the fact it isn't someone who is a specialist in that field either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RosieFT Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 hmmm wow, well how did they get this price then? showdog - no not vet west. It is a vet along high road in the riverton area. There are two that fit this, so no names :-) . The other one near me completely misdiagnosed my parents Bichon years ago whilst I was looking after her. They thought she had epilepsy, she had a major heart problem, amongst other things, and the stress was making her fit. They got it completely wrong, two visits, medication and very rude reception staff. It took a vet at a different practice to get it right, and she had to be put to sleep within days of correct diagnosis. Very sad. If anyone would be kind enough to PM me with a GOOD vet, please do so :-) This vet is supposed to be getting a quote from Rivergum and getting back to me. Still waiting. I will ring Rivergum myself otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RosieFT Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Just rang another vet. Mentioned on here many times as a great vet, Applecross. Not digital, std xrays. $370. That includes the consultation before hand and all drugs. !!!?!?!? Should have saved my $95 extended consult fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I think you should give your current vet the flick RFT and name them Rob people blindly because a lot of people don't think to shop around, and you will and should lose your customers! Sheesh. $1000 is daylight robbery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RosieFT Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 They rang to say they have to ring Rivergum tomorrow as person on desk today does not know fees. So i give them kudos for customer service, and i appreciate the effort they are going to. I did point out on the phone that although I appreciate it was a long consult, at no point was I told that it was going to be charged as an extended consult and i would have liked to be told. Especially since i did say to the vet 'thanks for taking so much time with her'. Anyway, just rang Murdoch. Depending on how many shots would be needed, around $600. Now Murdoch is known for higher prices. I don' t know, maybe I am misrepresenting the problem. Maybe they need to take many more shots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Maybe they need to take many more shots? Why would they need to take any more than other vet surgeries? I'd go with Applecross. Good price, and they are knowledgeable. But of course I've only seen them the once... others of course would have their own opinions :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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