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Does your vet do things without asking and then charge you?
My 15 week old kitten has another vet appointment tomorrow and i'm kinda dreading it. His 12 week visit cost $300 and a lot of the charges were because the vet does things without asking or informing you there will be a charge. We just moved to town 8 months ago and i'm definitely not attached to this vet and considering finding a new one.
When I took our dog in for her annual vaccinations I had to sit alone in a closed up, tiny room with her for half an hour without a proper chair. She was nervous, I got tired of waiting. But their phone lines were down so I thought it was just that they were busy that day. She's about 3 years old and they took a fecal sample to check for worms. Puppies are usually more susceptible to worms so I didn't know why they were doing this. Then I was charged $20 for it. (they didn't ask or tell me how much it would be). Then they said she needed a canine flu vaccine for boarding and when my fiance took her back he also was closed in a room alone for almost 40 minutes. He got upset with the vet saying the vaccine was ridiculous and was just a scam to get money from people who kennel their dogs there.
Then when I took the kitten in at 12 weeks they did the fecal test again (ok, understandable). But they did it when they took him in back to draw blood for the feline aids/leukemia test and didn't ask me or notify me! Then they went ahead and dewormed him anyway. So why not give me the option to check if you're going to deworm him anyway?? The vet also found that he had ear mites so he got the video scope out to show me the ear mites. After I left I noticed that they charged $12 to use the video scope! Something I was NOT told and didn't really need to see. I believed the vet!
It all seems like little things but it really adds up! I can't spend $300 every time I take my animal in for routine vaccinations. I don't ever remember our vet doing this before. Is this common? Do you think this is wrong? Should I look for another vet?
Yeah, I'm not trying to be cheap with my animals and we can certainly afford it. But when I think i'm going in there for $100 worth of shots and come out paying $300 it's ridiculous. And now I feel like I have to ask if i'm going to get charged every time the vet scratches his nose! Because things I would have thought would be included in the overall "exam" or not charged for (video scope) are actually individual costs and racking up the bill!
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- I love my mutts~Lv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
Definitely find another vet. There shouldn't be a charge for the video scope. The vet should have asked if you wanted the FIV/Leukemia test done. The canine flu vaccine is a scam, a healthy adult dog should have no problem beating the flu on their own. A fecal sample is usually routine no matter the age of the animal. Next time just say you don't want it done.
- Anonymous5 years ago
Honestly, I can tell you why the vet charges $25. It's very annoying for workers in a vet clinic to spend all day clipping nails. I know this, because when I worked in clinics I had the same attitude (sorry, I just preferred to be watching a surgery than clipping nails....). I've had my dog's nails trimmed at a petsmart here before (but it was part of the grooming package). I was pleased with the overall experience. The groomer's there should have muzzles and everything else they need to handel a slightly aggressive dog. I know with my lab, she's a lot calmer if my family does her nails themselves. she still hates it. But if one of us uses the clippers, and another distracts her with treats or a toy, we can get two paws a day done before she just won't have it anymore. She needs ace to go to the vet! If you're concerned about the chain store aspect or the grooming ask around and see what other people's experience are. good luck
- 1 decade ago
Two things to keep in mind:
1) Vet care is expensive
2) The vet is probably doing what he/she thinks is right
However, just like a mechanic should give you a cost breakdown before working on your car, your vet should list out any procedures or vaccinations your kitty needs before you pay.
Tell the vet you'd like to know the final cost upfront before any procedures are done. If you don't want to look like a cheapskate, tell them it's because you left your checkbook at home and want to know the amount you'll need to charge on your card beforehand. If they want to perform extra procedures that you feel are unnecessary, let them know you'll bring the kitty back another time for that (when you have your checkbook of course) and that you'd like to just stick with the routine vaccinations today. Then, just never bring the kitty back for the "extras" appointment ;)
If you're still not sure about what's necessary and what's not, it never hurts to get a second opinion from another vet. Also, I would check out this site and compare the vaccines listed on here to the ones your vet administers.
Source(s): Budget-conscious pet owner.
