I agree those rates are a rip off to pay for their new building. They will probably charge you for the xray copies, just like people doctors do. Your friends rates are about the average here in NY. Call Beth and see what they say and what if anything they will charge for copies of everything. If they had blood work done within the last couple of months for anything, I would get a copy of that too. Those copies will save you money from having to re-do the test with a new Vet, that's for sure.
-------Original Message------- From: Beth Michl Date: 4/29/2011 7:36:40 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Changing Vets Hi Peggy, I really just want her x-rays they took 3 weeks ago. I feel they do a good job, but I don't think money always meens you get the best service . When I took Smidge in for her check up, I brought Chassis too as they don t get seperated much, plus i wanted to get both of there glands done while there.. I didn't even think to ask how much? 40.00 each!!! Her x-rays were 155.00 So for x-rays, both glands done and 3 medications 275.00. The bill prior to that was 409.00!! They said the x-rays wouldn't be as much next time, just 89.00 plus blood work too.. I called my bestfriends vet that she has used for years. They charge 89.00 1st x-rays, and the second ones are 30. $12.00 to do glands.. Beth From: Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 4:05 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Changing Vets I think it depends on the Vets attitude. I had one Vet that refused to give me a copy of my dogs history. I guess he figured, that I would have to stay with him. I have called some Vets office after the visit and have asked for copies and they were always sending them to me , but never did. I learned from those experiences, whenever they get shots or any testing done, I wait for a copy of the results at the end of the visit, and then pay them. I guess you will have to call /visit them to find out. Lots of Luck with the new Vet too. How has she and the rest of the pack doing? And little Vida, has she smitten your ex for good now, lol? -------Original Message------- From: Beth M Date: 4/29/2011 6:46:03 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Changing Vets Hi everyone, I know you all know I have been having to take Smidgen to the vets re: her heart problems. I have decided to change my vet that I have been using for last 9 years. They have recently re model the office and it seems clients are paying for it.. The prices have gone through the roof! My situation is I want to take Smidge to another vet, so will my old vet give me all my records of the dogs? Beth
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