mirawee Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 While they may need to take more shots those extras wouldn't be over $400 worth of films! The biggest expense in xrays is usually the anaesthetic. Hopefully you get to the bottom of it soon. If you can go to a specialist clinic that would be best in my opinion. Out of interest what did they say when you "complained" about not being told of the extra consult charge? Even that is ridiculous in my opinion as we have long consults for the horses that don't cost that much! Of course we usually have to pay travel on top ++ expensive meds :laugh: Ness, brilliant news about Kenz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar 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. I missed this earlier, sorry! That is great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Hmmm good news about Kenz - the DEVASTATING news is he wants her strictly rested until she goes back to see him. Only on-lead out to toilet otherwise crated/confined and not allowed to walk anywhere. I was hoping she could at least start with short leash walks in another couple of weeks. He initially told me 4 weeks rest and then gradual reintroduction to activity. She has already done 2 weeks . The only small savoring grace is I emailed him last night just to double check and he has said bring her back in 4 weeks instead of 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RosieFT Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 While they may need to take more shots those extras wouldn't be over $400 worth of films! The biggest expense in xrays is usually the anaesthetic. Hopefully you get to the bottom of it soon. If you can go to a specialist clinic that would be best in my opinion. Out of interest what did they say when you "complained" about not being told of the extra consult charge? Even that is ridiculous in my opinion as we have long consults for the horses that don't cost that much! Of course we usually have to pay travel on top ++ expensive meds :laugh: Ness, brilliant news about Kenz! Mirrawee - she said 'thank you for that feedback. I will pass it onto her, we always appreciate feedback". I thought maybe they doubled the fee because I mentioned that she had had conjunctivitis the past few days that appeared to be clearing up. She gave the eye a quick look. Then at the end asked if i was happy with it, or if i wanted meds. I took the Ab's as didn't want to have to come back, but don't think i will need them. BUT she never looked closely at the eye, nor put the yellow fluro stuff in it to check for scratches so i don't see how that would warrant extra $$$ ?? Well it wasn't double, i think normal consult fees are now $60 there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 RosieFT i hope you sort it all out soon with a vet or your current one. 1000 is rediculous... good feedback has been given about the vet in Canning Vale also - i have forgotten the name of it now but i think showdog and Amypie have been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Mirrawee - she said 'thank you for that feedback. I will pass it onto her, we always appreciate feedback". Oh how funny! Tell her she's a comedian RosieFT i hope you sort it all out soon with a vet or your current one. 1000 is rediculous... good feedback has been given about the vet in Canning Vale also - i have forgotten the name of it now but i think showdog and Amypie have been there. Ranford I believe :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Ranford we will go for prog test or bee sting emergencies but there not our preferred vets . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineX Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I like all creatures great and small - but if I have a non-standard issue to discuss, I try to get Steve (also Toby, but he has moved on,drat it.) as he and toby were the best at tracking down causes of weird symptoms. They take good notes too, and I do know that all cases get discussed daily. Not, however, the cheapest vet around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 The reason I myself don't use Applecross is that they hardly refer people for ortho problems to ortho surgeons and IMO specialists are specialists for a reason. Masons brothers family also recently had a issue there ( it's since Stevd started teaching more or something). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mim Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Greg at Subiaco Vet Hospital is brilliant. My mum has been going to him ever since she came to Perth and he's never let her down. When we had to put our Swedish Vallhund down he was so compassionate and understanding. And now, we are doing lots of tests with our elderly foster and he is so lovely to her, he really cares about the animals. There is one female vet working there who is an idiot though, I can't remember her name, but everyone else (vet nurses included) are lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Gibbs is up to 25 min walks 2 x a day, no limp, I'm really really pleased!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RosieFT Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 That is fantastic MG! So pleased you have managed to solve the problem. Fingers crossed he keeps progressing so well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RosieFT Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Thank you for the info Mim :-). Subiaco is relatively close to my parents so i will let them know as well . Busy, busy day for me! Son's birthday, then job interview - eek!- first one in a looooong time., now home making icecream cake and royal icing transfer of R2 D2 for his star wars cake for his party on sunday.. ugh.. anyhoo, i digress, just wanted to say that i got a call from my vet nurse and she said that she found it hard to believe and asked them twice, but Rivergum has quoted an initial consult of $145 and then a quote for xrays of $350 - 400. She couldn't believe it. I am very pleased with the extra effort they have gone to for me by following it up. but still...??.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirawee Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 LOL... I bet she couldn't believe that the specialist clinic charges half what they do :laugh: I have to admit though that I don't understand WHY they are following up in that way with Rivergum. Shouldn't they just be giving you a referral and passing on relevant information? Good luck at your job interview though :D MG, yay for Gibbs! Hopefully he keeps on as he is going :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RosieFT Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) Been there done that, bought the tshirt... interview i mean :-) .. luckily was first thing this morning so i didn't get to dwell :-) They will fax a referral through for me if i got ahead and book appointment with Rivergum. I told them I wanted to check with Rivergum before making a decision and they offered to find out and let me know so i could decide between them and Rivergum. They were always very encouraging for me to follow whichever option I decided and were not at all phased by me asking about specialist. So really it was $95 consult to get a referral for a $145 consult LOL Have to decide now.. hmmmm... Edited May 24, 2012 by RosieFT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I would go ahead with the consult at least u will know more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emery Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Yay for gibbs :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) That sounds much more reasonable RosieFT. Thats what I have been charged for a consult at both the specialists here as well. Although since we are somewhat regularly clients we only get charged the repeat visit fee these days . I agree go ahead with the consult and at least see what the situation is. Kenz's specialist actually said if she had been a couch potato type of dog then you probably wouldn't do anything over either the shoulder or even the patella at this stage. Only because we want to get back to trialling did he strongly recommend surgery. Edited May 24, 2012 by ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Coldest May morning in a long time - no wonder I had to put my electric blanket back on around 5am as I was so bbbrrrrrrr!!! Then put the gas heater on when I got up Dogs weren't impressed when I had to turn it off, but they loved it while it was on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 For those not on my facebook, thought I would share this little gem here too. Ruby goes to the vet every Friday for a few hours for her bee/wasp allergy desensitization jabs. I picked her up this arvo and the vet nurse brings her out the office way, not the usual consult rooms/surgery way. She informs me that Ruby has been sleeping under her desk after she was done getting her shots No kennels for Princess Ruby - talk about spoiled!!! Nice to know they're giving her personalised care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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