>From:    Katherine Kuckens <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: David Rosner's $$ Question
> ... I have long been wondering what different vets charge for ... things
 
>Sooooo.....what do y'all usually pay for adrenal surgery? checkups?  shots?
 
This past Thursday, I took 2 of my 4 to the vet's for their shots and exams.
The itemized costs for ONE ferret was:
 
Annual exam w/vaccinations  $22.00
Ferret distemper vaccination 15.00
Rabies vaccination           15.00
Clean ears                   10.00
IVOMEC treatment             14.00 (She discovered ear mites during the exam)
 
Multiply times 2 ferrets, throw in a $5.55 tube of Laxatone, add tax, and
the total for both ferrets was $159.23.  Since ear mites were discovered, I
made an appointment for the other 2 frits on Friday, which cost approx.
$50.  (I gave my son the money and he took them in for the appointment, and
I haven't seen the itemized bill for it).  In 10 days they will all need to
go back for more ear mite treatment, so that'll be another $100.  This vet
is an Atlanta avian/exotic specialist.
 
Diane
[Posted in FML issue 1839]