Is July over yet? Following a frustrating few weeks, I was looking forward to saying goodbye to 2016’s most miserable month and, just when the end was in sight, two more irritating little developments made it in, right under the wire. It was a double dogtor visit for this duo…
Patient: Lulu
Age: 9
Issue: She does this weird thing where she drags her hind legs whenever she’s on gravel. But only on gravel.
Diagnosis: Potential neurological issues.
Suggested treatment: Surgery.
Estimated cost: $6400
Patient: Bubba
Age: 14
Issue: Two tiny masses on his head. A year ago, he had a similar one removed that tested malignant pre-surgery, then benign post-surgery. Aspirations of these latest growths have yielded inconclusive results.
Suggested treatment: Surgery
Estimated cost: $3600
Ultimately, what gives me pause is not the price of the surgeries but the fact that both dogs will have be anaesthetized for the…
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