LouBon Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Hi all, After some advice for my sister please. She needs an xray for her lab done and was quoted $400. Does this sound about right? He may have to be sedated. Also, can anyone recommend a good vet north east of Melbourne? Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) If they sedate the dog then yes it could cost that much. Charlie gets xray every 3-6 months and we use to get charged about $300 (including GA) but he is only 5kg though. It's cheaper if they don't use GA.. (but we don't get charged for xrays anymore ) Edited March 17, 2011 by CW EW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Rules Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I was charged slightly more than that for a large Golden Retriever so that price sounds reasonable. Good Vet care is expensive but obviously worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormie Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Depending on how many views, I would say that was slightly upper end? We'd be about $250-300, depending on whether just sedation required or proper GA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniek Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I pay $41.20 for a greyhound x-ray, but then they don't need any sedation. Recently had three versions of the same wrist on one "sheet" $41.20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluefairy Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 We got charged $150 for an xray of a medium sized dog, Aussie Bulldog. No GA though. BF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agility Dogs Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 My boys last (and only) X-ray was $250 - no sedation. We had another pup xrayed while under general (being desexed) and that was about the same. (Different vet.) I guess it depends on the xray that is being taken and the vet + any sedation required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 depends on what kind of x-ray? Is it a quick job or will they have to do multiples? What level of anaesthetic and care does the dog need? My rottie as a pup got a quick one done to check for intersusseption ... $500 no anaesthetic. I had my GSD hip x-rayed (not properly but it was a prelim as a guide) $300 including IV anaesthetic and 2 weeks of NSAIDS. Pays to ring around sometimes depending on what exactly you need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agility Dogs Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 depends on what kind of x-ray? Is it a quick job or will they have to do multiples? What level of anaesthetic and care does the dog need?My rottie as a pup got a quick one done to check for intersusseption ... $500 no anaesthetic. I had my GSD hip x-rayed (not properly but it was a prelim as a guide) $300 including IV anaesthetic and 2 weeks of NSAIDS. Pays to ring around sometimes depending on what exactly you need Sorry to go off topic, but why did the dog need 2 weeks of NSAIDS after an xray? Was there something more lurking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRADA68 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 A shoulder xray recently cost $300+ so that sounds about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniek Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 good grief - I am so glad I have greyhounds and a greyhound specialist vet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr_inoz Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 $110 for a small/medium dog, no sedation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouBon Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Thanks everyone. The lab is having a shoulder x ray. He is about 3 years old and has a bad limp. The vet wants to xray the shoulder. She will of course pay regardless to find out what is causing it, but I just thought that 400 sounded a little on the high side. Then again, I've only ever had smaller animals xrayed at about $20- $30 for 2 views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss B Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Then again, I've only ever had smaller animals xrayed at about $20- $30 for 2 views. Holy that is cheap That wouldn't even cover the amount of time it takes to set the machine up My clinic charges around $110 for the set up and initial view and $55 for subsequent views, that does not include sedation or GA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydoo Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Depending on how many views, I would say that was slightly upper end? We'd be about $250-300, depending on whether just sedation required or proper GA. We paid in this range last year - the lower end for sedation only (2 plates) and just under $300 for general and ortho specialist to review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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