From:
"Ardith"
Date: 2009-02-10 14:03:42 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Re: REALITY check
To: <ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com>
Katharine, I'm not certain how this figure was *averaged*, but I would imagine it would have to be only from ferrets that are actually seen by vets nationwide.
Here in my area, a simple adrenal surgery runs around $800. This includes pre-op CBC, overnight care, pain management meds, antibiotics.
Any complications can take that much higher.
One of my ferrets had a cancerous ear tumor.
To try and remove that a ear ablation was done by a surgical specialist here.
That was around $2000 *with* a discount as this was the first ferret he had performed this type of surgery on.
After hour/emergencies are at least 3 times the normal vet visit in our area.
I know folks that travel here to see my vet because the same procedure in their area is more than twice the cost.
We also are within distance of a great teaching hospital, UC Davis
I've not personally had to take a ferret there, but did take my dog.
He is not yet 6 years old, and to date his vet bills are approaching $20, 000.
Next time I see my vet I will ask how the figure was compiled.
Ardith
Reno, Nevada
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