Veterinary expense poll…how much was your last vet visit?
I thought it might be interesting to compare veterinary expenses. We all see so many Q’s here complaining about vet costs.
So, for me, I took my two dogs in yesterday. Total cost, $204.09. That included exam for both dogs, 3-year rabies and DHLPP for each dog, and 6 months of Interceptor (heartworm/intestinal worm prevention) for each dog. I live in the greater Cincinnati area.
That doesn’t count the other 6 mo. of Interceptor per dog, and also flea/tick control for the year, but I think that’s a pretty good deal, myself.
Anyway, if you’d like to share, please give the cost of the visit, the pets involved, and what was done. I’d like to see the general area in which you live, since that has a huge part to play in living expenses! Thanks!
Very interesting answers so far!
KaRayZee…you got the best deal…helps to trade labor for a discount eh? 
MemphisBelle…I am so sorry for your poor Boris. And Becky. What a sad story.
Thank you to everyone who has answered.
I’m glad I didn’t get any answers like ‘I never take my pet to the vet’ although we’ve seen plenty of those here on YA.
I guess we’ve determined what we already all know: owning pets requires a pretty serious financial commitment. It’s a shame not everybody who has animals understands this. Congratulations to all for providing proper care and treatment to your critters. This isn’t the sort of question that there is really a ‘best’ answer for, but…
The following reply is by : Memphis Belle :
2003 - Boris was diagnosed with aggressive skin cancer & referred to the Animal Health Trust, to see a canine oncologist.
£2,000 for the initial surgery + £400 for the first chemotherapy.
Next three months, blood tests at the local vet prior to three chemotherapy treatments, £1,200.
Boris three weeks an inpatient due to complications £2,000.
2004 - Boris, first six month check & scan, £400. Second check up £400.
Becky, skin cancer operation, £200.
2005 - Becky, pyometra, emergency spay £800. Boris two x check ups £800. Boris surgery to remove lumps, £400.
2006 - Boris, two x check ups £800, otherwise a good year!
2007 - Boris operation to remove a mass, taken back to Animal Health Trust, diagnosed with multiple inoperable internal tumors. Later diagnosed with DCM by a cardiologist. £1,500 & £750.00. Boris was euthanized on 2/02/07.
Becky taken to the vet as she had developed a cough when excited. Died within 24 hours of DCM, congestive heart failure.
2008 Tori, TPLO surgery £4,000.
2009, so far so good………
Annual booster for JJ free {the veterinary practice has a booster club, pay for the puppy injections & the boosters are free & Tori’s was £20.00 {Midlands, UK}