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Alex Madsen wrote 01/14/2012 06:01 PM

Veterinary Recommendation Needed in Arizona #353567 - 01/14/2012 06:01 PM

Alex Madsen
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My current vet just charged me $425 for an ultrasound on my dog's bladder and $130 for an antibiotics shot. I didn't think much of it because I assumed that ultrasounds are generally expensive, but the antibiotic shot kinda threw me off. Once I got the results of the ultrasound (enlarged prostate), they told me that I need to get my dog neutered to fix the prostate issues. They ended up giving me a quote for $500 to get my dog neutered. This seemed strange to me because from what I had heard, such a routine procedure never cost more than $350. So I decided to call a few other vets around to get quotes and it turned out that my vet was seriously overcharging me.

Most other vets quoted me $300 for the ultrasound and $320 for the neuter. This really pisses me off because while I have no problem paying for my dog's health, I hate being ripped off by people. Especially that I'm a student and have bills that are sky high already. Apparently my current vet has been seriously overcharging me relative to their competition.

Anyway, long story short (sorry to rant), I'm now looking for a new vet and I was hoping some members here would have a good recommendation for me in the Tempe/Scottsdale area of Arizona. I really appreciate any help you guys can give me!

- Ali

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Lindsay Janes wrote 01/14/2012 09:31 PM

Re: Veterinary Recommendation Needed in Arizona [Re: Alex Madsen ] #353575 - 01/14/2012 09:31 PM

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I live in Tucson, Arizona, but not in Phoenix. If you want to get your dog neutered, don't go to the vet. Go to Humane Society because they do it much less. You can check out on their website
http://www.azhumane.org/artman2/publish/spw/snhourslocations.shtml

It will save you lots of money. I don't know any vets near your area, sorry. Not much of help.

"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"

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Alex Madsen wrote 01/15/2012 07:44 PM

Re: Veterinary Recommendation Needed in Arizona [Re: Lindsay Janes ] #353609 - 01/15/2012 07:44 PM

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Quote: Lindsay Janes

Are there any downsides for neutering dogs at humane societies? For example, are there any risks/dangers for going through them instead of the vet?

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