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    RI+VET= ??? What should I expect ???

    This question is for the people who went to a vet for RI.. What should I expect $$$ wise.. and whats the process?

    I called and they said they charge $75 to see the animal and then anything on top gets added on IE meds..

    Could someone give me a brief idea of what the DR should or shouldn't do..

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    Re: RI+VET= ??? What should I expect ???

    Quote Originally Posted by 581775017
    This question is for the people who went to a vet for RI.. What should I expect $$$ wise.. and whats the process?

    I called and they said they charge $75 to see the animal and then anything on top gets added on IE meds..

    Could someone give me a brief idea of what the DR should or shouldn't do..

    Thanks.
    Price varies from vet to vet. Some mark up the meds to make a huge profit and some are very fair in their pricing. Its hard to say.

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    Re: RI+VET= ??? What should I expect ???

    Quote Originally Posted by jglass38
    Price varies from vet to vet. Some mark up the meds to make a huge profit and some are very fair in their pricing. Its hard to say.
    I agree with Jamie.Some vets want that new car in one visit just like some doctors for us,others are fair(my vet is fair).Let us know what happens
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    Re: RI+VET= ??? What should I expect ???

    Quote Originally Posted by 581775017
    Could someone give me a brief idea of what the DR should or shouldn't do.
    Hard to say without seeing the snake ... I would think that blood work would be a stretch, but for an RI, a culture would be appropriate (lab work is expensive, but worth it) ... lung wash might come up if it's a serious infection, but that is rare (and big bucks) ... the $75 "should" cover the office visit and standard reptilian work up (weight, physical exam, etc) ... he/she might push for a fecal, but only if the snake is not eating or has external physical symptoms that might suggest it's necessary.

    Other than that, syringes and anti-biotics will run you a few $$$'s, but you can't avoid that if you'd like your snake to get well.

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    Re: RI+VET= ??? What should I expect ???

    How much did you guys pay when you got it done? I don't want to get ripped... I want to know around how much for the med to fix an RI..

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    Re: RI+VET= ??? What should I expect ???

    Quote Originally Posted by 581775017
    How much did you guys pay when you got it done? I don't want to get ripped... I want to know around how much for the med to fix an RI..
    It varies ... different parts of the country will cost more ... other areas will cost less.

    You're snake is sick ... not getting it help shouldn't be an option regardless of price.

    If you're concerned about pricing, why not call around and check what the different vets in your area charged the last few times they had to treat a standard RI ... they sould be more than happy to help ... that will give you an idea of what the norm is.

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    Re: RI+VET= ??? What should I expect ???

    Will do so... I did't know getting a number around here is so hard If everyone would just tell me how much i think i will have a good idea...

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    Re: RI+VET= ??? What should I expect ???

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    Will do so... I did't know getting a number around here is so hard If everyone would just tell me how much i think i will have a good idea...
    You've been given a lot of good advice and also told why what a vet charges in New York City isn't going to be the same as in Louisville, KY. What more would you like?

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    Re: RI+VET= ??? What should I expect ???

    A Number!!! :d

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    A Number!!! :d
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