Varying Vet Fees

[Katherine L]

I just have to say - 1 - i love my dog and want him to be 100% at all times.

2.  I am so frustrated right now I just don't know what to do...

I woke up this morning to my wonderful goldendoodle, Coffee having green pus coming out of his eyes.  I worried about him all day and called my mother back home in michigan who has two standard poodles about if i should go to the vet.  She said her poodle just had had the same problem and they only charged her $10 to pick up the eye infection cream.  I just went to the vet - got the same medicine - and was charged $146 for the same exact thing.  they insisted on seeing my dog and of course they charged me for a visit, for some test that took one second and of course was negative and 30 for the same medication. 

I'm like sick about this....

So - my question is... where can i find a vet i can trust.... one who isn't going to try and charge hundreds of dollars for an obviously non expensive issue.  I mean - i am willing to pay but how can this be so different? My dog had diarrhea a month ago and they charged me three hundred dollars for a bag of food and pepto.

Does anyone know a vet in jersey that doesn't charge like this?  I just want a vet I can trust.  I live in jersey city, but i'd drive a couple hours for the right vet.

Let me know!

Thanks,

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

I have been to 2 vets in my new city and am not too impressed with either (one said that protein isnt important to a dog!!!!!). when Cooper is due her wellness exam and titers im going to go into Michigan (as opposed to here in Ontario) and see a vet a local breeder (who feeds raw) recommended. they charge 1/4 the price for titers as my vet here

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

Ask the vet to write you a prescription for what ever medication is needed and get it filled at Walmart.  Get the generic version.  There is a huge mark up for medications at the Vet's office.  They really do need to see the dog to diagnose and treat properly.  At least until you have a relationship with them.  I have been able to get them to give me tapeworm medication without seeing the dog but anything else requires a visit.  I would worry about a Vet that would prescribe for an eye infection without looking at the eye.  It's expensive.  Seda had a tumor on her foot pad that I examined by my Vet.  She picked the top off of it, stuck a needle in it and looked at the cells under the microscope.  It was 90.00 and three days later the thing started shrinking and was gone in a week!

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

I did a lot of shopping around and until I found one that I could establish a long term relationship with, I had used Banfield and the Low Cost Ver Clinic. I have to say I was much more happier with the care they have received at the Clinic.
I see our vet for illnesses,Infections, medications and injuries. I go to the Clinic for routine shots and Flea and Tick medication and Heartguard occassionally when they have specials on them.
I had Bella neutered there as well since my Vet quoted about $700.00 because she needed a hernia repair also.it cost me $90.00 with the repair included at the Clinic. She was fine, it healed well and they sent us home with pain medications for 3 days.
My Vet will Give me prescriptions for medications so that I can buy it at my pharamcy. I don't have to go in for a visit for things we have seen her for before, such as ear infections. She just calls in a script for me now. But that did take awhile to establish that relationship. As suggested, your mom probably has a relationship with her vet and her dogs have been treated for the same problem before.