KingstonsMom
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I called my vet here in the city to ask about neutering. I was told the neuter would be $199.99, and they require bloodwork which is an extra $50. Because Kingston has an undescended testicle, that would up the price from between $100 and $300. So basically, I'm looking at a total cost of $300 to $500 dollars.
I'm sorry, but I thought this sounded ridiculous so I called my mother's vet. My mom lives 4 hours away from me, way out in the country. She's been taking her animals to the same vet for years. This vet charges $60 dollars for neutering and with an undescended testicle the cost would come out to about $90 dollars. I made an appointment to have it done the Thursday after Christmas when I would be in town.
The lady I spoke with at the country vet said not to worry, that the doctor had performed tons of surgeries on cryptorchid dogs. The only thing I don't like is that Kingston has to stay overnight. But maybe this is a good thing? Maybe they just want to monitor him???
She also said they don't require bloodwork, that it is totally up to the owner. I don't know what to do. Should Kingston have the bloodwork? He's been under anesthesia before and he came out of it fine. The lady also said he would be given antibiotics to take after the surgery but that pain medication probably wouldn't be necessary. She said most dogs feel just fine once they go home.
What do you guys think? I hope I'm doing the right thing.....
I'm sorry, but I thought this sounded ridiculous so I called my mother's vet. My mom lives 4 hours away from me, way out in the country. She's been taking her animals to the same vet for years. This vet charges $60 dollars for neutering and with an undescended testicle the cost would come out to about $90 dollars. I made an appointment to have it done the Thursday after Christmas when I would be in town.
The lady I spoke with at the country vet said not to worry, that the doctor had performed tons of surgeries on cryptorchid dogs. The only thing I don't like is that Kingston has to stay overnight. But maybe this is a good thing? Maybe they just want to monitor him???
She also said they don't require bloodwork, that it is totally up to the owner. I don't know what to do. Should Kingston have the bloodwork? He's been under anesthesia before and he came out of it fine. The lady also said he would be given antibiotics to take after the surgery but that pain medication probably wouldn't be necessary. She said most dogs feel just fine once they go home.
What do you guys think? I hope I'm doing the right thing.....