Veterinarian right up with Lawyer and car salesman?

Last week took our much loved Persian cat Silvy to Vet. Described symptoms to the T, for vet. Vet tells me you need to leave cat over night for tests, will cost $1100 to $1500. Tell vet thats little much if I have to put cat down any how. Vet tells me we can take few tests today blood, ultra sound for $400. Turns out Silvy had genetic kidney defect which any Vet should have known from her breed. Plus you could feel her kidney 5 times normal size. Shocks me that vet could feel her kidney then say give me $1100-$1500 for tests:mad: After internet searchs, Vet knew right off bat what our cat had after giving symptoms. Had to put Silvy down, pisses me off vet tried to rip me off.

Sorry to hear that man....and then to get that riff of :bs: from the Doc. F that.

Sorry to hear that man....and then to get that riff of :bs: from the Doc. F that. Wife really upset, Cat acted like dog for her, followed her around house, plus slept with us on bed every night:dthumb: Did pay $180 cremation with cedar box for wife:cheers:

:hug: so sorry to hear about your kitty. nobody should be able to profit from someone else's loss...that's just wrong. RIP kitty. :angelhap:

Sucks for the cat dude :nonod:

there are good and there are bad in every career. Some want to help, and some just want the $$. Don't write off all Vets, but do find a new one when the wife is ready for another friend.

Sorry to hear about that.... But I take it you will never go back to that vet....:nonod:

Sorry to hear that man. Vets are in business to make money. They will try to get you to do whatever it takes to help out your pet. THey know most people will pay through the teeeth to keep their pet alive so they take advantage. I know all about taking pets to the vet. I have 3 cats and a dog and they cost more than raising kids.

Sorry to hear that man. Vets are in business to make money. They will try to get you to do whatever it takes to help out your pet. THey know most people will pay through the teeeth to keep their pet alive so they take advantage. I know all about taking pets to the vet. I have 3 cats and a dog and they cost more than raising kids. :iagree: :nonod: my pets get better healthcare than I do.

:nonod: my pets get better healthcare than I do. :iagree: Sorry to hear about your cat :( And oh yes, vets can be pricey! I always tell people to shop around, some vets are total rip-off's. It's funny, being in rescue I know what the COST of most of the items are (like shots, heartworm tests, etc) and I can tell you most vets out there charge a 300%+ mark-up on that stuff. I just feel that if vet care were more affordable more people would get their pets fixed, vaccinated, and heartworm tested/preventative purchased. :2cents:

Sorry to hear about that.... But I take it you will never go back to that vet....:nonod: :iagree: I wouldnt.

:iagree: Sorry to hear about your cat :( And oh yes, vets can be pricey! I always tell people to shop around, some vets are total rip-off's. It's funny, being in rescue I know what the COST of most of the items are (like shots, heartworm tests, etc) and I can tell you most vets out there charge a 300%+ mark-up on that stuff. I just feel that if vet care were more affordable more people would get their pets fixed, vaccinated, and heartworm tested/preventative purchased. :2cents: :iagree:

Sorry to hear about that.... But I take it you will never go back to that vet....:nonod: sorry hard to take your sorry seriously with that avi and sig.....:skep: :lol: but back on subject. not all vets are that bad. You might even find one like I did here in nashville that specialize in cats. My found him and found one for the dog too.

:iagree: Sorry to hear about your cat :( And oh yes, vets can be pricey! I always tell people to shop around, some vets are total rip-off's. It's funny, being in rescue I know what the COST of most of the items are (like shots, heartworm tests, etc) and I can tell you most vets out there charge a 300%+ mark-up on that stuff. I just feel that if vet care were more affordable more people would get their pets fixed, vaccinated, and heartworm tested/preventative purchased. :2cents: :iagree:

I am sorry for your loss, that is really terrible, but please dont group all vets in with that one...I work part time at a Vet's office and have for many years now...yes there are those that will rip you off and not think twice about it (generally your franchised vets) but there are many, like the one I work for who is a good old boy and gives his clients the best cost he can, if not trade or barter for services...

:iagree: Sorry to hear about your cat :( And oh yes, vets can be pricey! I always tell people to shop around, some vets are total rip-off's. It's funny, being in rescue I know what the COST of most of the items are (like shots, heartworm tests, etc) and I can tell you most vets out there charge a 300%+ mark-up on that stuff. I just feel that if vet care were more affordable more people would get their pets fixed, vaccinated, and heartworm tested/preventative purchased. :2cents: Silv showed symptoms on Saturday, our normal vet could not see cat or get labs until Monday. Sent us to emergency vet clinic who could do labs. Would have paid what ever it cost, if Silv had chance to live. Just struck me wrong when I called vet on $1500 in lab tests. Then comes back with $400 lab tests that told story. Live and learn:idk: Wife has already found two flame point Himalayan female babbies for replacements, ready around March 1st:yikes: Will post pictures:cheers:

:iagree: Sorry to hear about your cat :( And oh yes, vets can be pricey! I always tell people to shop around, some vets are total rip-off's. It's funny, being in rescue I know what the COST of most of the items are (like shots, heartworm tests, etc) and I can tell you most vets out there charge a 300%+ mark-up on that stuff. I just feel that if vet care were more affordable more people would get their pets fixed, vaccinated, and heartworm tested/preventative purchased. :2cents: :iagree: Probly alot of truth to that statement. My pup's vet is family so we get a solid deal. http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/IMG_4401-1.jpg

Silv showed symptoms on Saturday, our normal vet could not see cat or get labs until Monday. Sent us to emergency vet clinic who could do labs.Would have paid what ever it cost, if Silv had chance to live. Just struck me wrong when I called vet on $1500 in lab tests. Then comes back with $400 lab tests that told story. Live and learn:idk: Wife has already found two flame point Himalayan female babbies for replacements, ready around March 1st:yikes: Will post pictures:cheers: Thats what the problem was!!! Never EVER go to an emergency clinic unless it is 100% necessary!!! (we never recommend it unless it is an absolute last resort b/c you always get screwed on the fees. but find a new vet anyway, the guy I work for would have FOUND a way to see Silvy before sending you anywhere else...again sorry for your loss, if you do get new babies let us know!

Thats what the problem was!!! Never EVER go to an emergency clinic unless it is 100% necessary!!! (we never recommend it unless it is an absolute last resort b/c you always get screwed on the fees. but find a new vet anyway, the guy I work for would have FOUND a way to see Silvy before sending you anywhere else...again sorry for your loss, if you do get new babies let us know! Rae, bet your guy would have been great:dthumb: Problem was our normal Vet did not do lab tests in house. Tests would not have come back till Monday. New babies have been born:dthumb: Just waiting for them to be grown up:crazy: These ladies will be cute will post pictures:cheers:

I just went thru this Jetski with my dog. I feel for you man... it sucks HARD! But you stood your ground and kept her best interests at the forefront... RIP keekie

I'm sorry for your loss. my opinion echos what has been said. there are some good and some bad vets, just like every profession. I definately wouldnt go back to that vet at all, EVER.