anyone use an alternative to the Cone after neuter?

[Ravenbird]

I'm hoping this nightmare is almost over for you & your pup. Regular vet wanted $800 for a neuter? are you serious?

 

[BGpa]

Agree, so I do have his regular vet, which is Dobie savvy but I didn’t go to her for the surgery because it was $800 and I went to a place that does them for $125. Prior to going there for the surgery. I went and interviewed the surgeon and paid for a VWD test and some other bloodwork to make sure I was comfortable with them and that cost $400 which would’ve been additional to the $800 at my regular vet. So I’ve been embarrassed to call my regular vet and tell her that I went somewhere else for the surgery but needless to say I think it’s time to call and ask her opinion. I was sure she would say I need to bring him in and getting him into the car right now. I thought it would’ve been a bad idea to do while he’s healing. I have a large SUV and it would put strain on his incision so this morning, I gave him only 100 mg of trazodone. He still had a major reaction no head tremors, but went out of his mind. Crazy jumped over a gate like 4 feet in the air out of nowhere started running in circles. We couldn’t control him. It was like he was in a frenzy. His pupils were dilated. We couldn’t even get his attention. We finally leashed him and tethered him to something and he calmed down after doing some immediate training to get his focus so no more drugs I’m going to be ordering the CBD oil and see where that goes. Also, he got a really long walk today and that made him so happy if he didn’t pop a stitch after what he did today I’m sure he’s on his way to being healed thank God … I think I aged 10 years watching that episode.

I'm sure your main vet has seen people choosing to be frugal before. You're not a bad person. Times are hard, vet costs keep going up.
Dunno how neuter compares to spay but here in SoCal $1200 for basic spay was below average, 2 years ago.
And the vet tech and junior vet who incorrectly diagnosed Bonnies dobe puppy UTI as possible Pyo spooked me into a fast decision...on a Friday afternoon, for monday surgery...thank goodness it wasnt, and while I'd preferred to go to 2 years per the study was glad to have it over with at 14 months...

And the search for dobe smart second vet paid off. I can always shop and compare prices, opinions. I'm using what I learn here and elsewhere to educate my primary vet who really stepped up on the cardio clinic...dialed me in with a local legend semi retired who only accepts referrals from current vet relationships, at a discount. So, echo and holter, clear for BYB pet at highest quality advice and great price.

PS: I dont know if you have considered pet insurance. Thats paid for itself last two years, but its a separate thread.

 

[Renzo Red]

I'm sure your vet has seen people choosing to be frugal before. You're not a bad person. Times are hard, vet costs keep going up.

So true thank you … vet said stop all meds and 15 minutes slow walk 3x a day

 

[Renzo Red]

I'm hoping this nightmare is almost over for you & your pup. Regular vet wanted $800 for a neuter? are you serious?

Yes between 700$-800$ is going rate here in Clearwater fl