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ChillCoco t1_j9vcvqe wrote

A week ago today I took my dog to a Vetco Animal Hospital in a Petco store. He got bloodwork, a fecal test, updated vaccines, meds for a bellyache, new heartworm and flea/tick meds, and A LOT of attention from the vet. I made it out of there for $300. I saw signs stating that they do x-rays, although I don't know how much they charge for them.

I was able to make the appointment online. I picked one that was a little further from my house than I would have liked, but I wanted him seen that day. The hospital was clean and ran smoothly, and the vet was kind and patient in explaining so much to me. I was very impressed.

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ahcira OP t1_j9vvlg3 wrote

All that done in $300 sounds amazing!! I called to get an estimate on the X-ray and will wait to hear back on what they say! Thank you!!!!

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ChillCoco t1_j9vytw1 wrote

You're welcome! I hope it works out for you!

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LincolnMarch t1_j9y00nn wrote

Here the thing though: it sounds like the blood work performed for your pet was a standard heartworm snap test (around $60) so that they could renew your heartworm preventative. The blood work that they're likely recommending starts at around double that price (if it's a CBC CHEM).

Rads can be kind of pricey for sure, especially if they are requiring several views, but based on the price ranges that OP quoted the total sounds about average for a blood panel, exam, RADS and medication (factoring in if full sedation may be required to touch kitty in the case that kitty is demon kitty). It is definitely a little bit of sticker shock but sadly totally average as far as cost goes.

Have you tried applying for Care Credit? You can only use it at the vets office and as long as you qualify they normally run deals where the first 6 mos to a year are interest free. If you're looking for insurance after this episode try hitting up Pawlicy advisor....it's like KAYAK for pet insurance.

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ChillCoco t1_j9y22hi wrote

You're not wrong.

But I called my vet and explained what I needed and as they told me the costs of everything, I realized that I would be paying upwards of $600.

The Vetco Animal Hospital was half of that. And, as I mentioned before, they took great care of my dog. My thought process was that, perhaps, the prices for all of their services would be more cost effective.

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