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any low cost vet care out there?
posted at 1/29/2009 7:34 AM EST
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I'm hoping somebody out there might help me out! I have an older cat ( 10+ years ) who is on daily medication for hyperthyroidism. He is due for a vet visit and lab work, but it is SO expensive .... The labs can cost up to $ 250.00 and I just don't have it. Are there any low cost vet clinics in the Boston area where he can be seen and the labs done @ discount rate ? I'm having such a tough time just making ends meet right now, vet care is out of reach. Thanks |
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any low cost vet care out there?
posted at 1/29/2009 1:49 PM EST
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Along these same lines, does anyone know where I could get a low cost spay done for my dog. I recently adopted a stray who the vet estimates is about 12 years old. She was never spayed. I would like to get it done but the vet gave me an estimate of $350-500 depending on medication needed etc... Does anyone know where I could get this done less expensively? I live south of Boston but getting to Boston wouldn't be a problem. |
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any low cost vet care out there?
posted at 1/29/2009 3:18 PM EST
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Animal Rescue League of Boston offers low-cost vet services. They also have a spay wagon and offer low cost vaccinations and spay/neuters in-house.
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any low cost vet care out there?
posted at 1/30/2009 7:50 AM EST
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KEK - again I would recommend Angell. We had our dog spayed there - our vet wanted $500-600 to do and Angell did it for $150 plus they kept her overnight to monitor her. Just be sure that your dog has been treated for kennel cough prior. |
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any low cost vet care out there?
posted at 1/31/2009 2:57 AM EST
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Sunshine - Thanks so much. I have been feeling guilty about not wanting to spend $500 for the spay but I've already spent $1000+ on dental work (she is now toothless!) and everything else. She is up to date on all her shots including kennel cough. The vet also reccommended she have a masectomy since she was never spayed she is likely to develope breast cancer. I didn't even know this was possible in a dog! |
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any low cost vet care out there?
posted at 2/21/2009 5:16 AM EST
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moongrl, I don't know of any vets that will discount bloodwork and most vets require a blood re-check every 4 months. If the cat stays stable and is not losing weight you can stretch the visits. I know this from experience. Also, do not purchase the meds at the vet get a prescription and shop around. Roadrunner in Arizona makes a liquid compound and it is about $40 for a 6months supply. Hope this helps. |
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Re: any low cost vet care out there?
posted at 5/7/2009 9:57 AM EDT
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Animal Rescue League of Boston offers low-cost vet services. They also have a spay wagon and offer low cost vaccinations and spay/neuters in-house. www.arlboston.org Posted by pinkkittie18
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Re: any low cost vet care out there?
posted at 5/11/2009 4:15 PM EDT
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Along these same lines, does anyone know where I could get a low cost spay done for my dog. I recently adopted a stray who the vet estimates is about 12 years old. She was never spayed. I would like to get it done but the vet gave me an estimate of $350-500 depending on medication needed etc... Does anyone know where I could get this done less expensively? I live south of Boston but getting to Boston wouldn't be a problem. Thanks Posted by KEK Call the Animal Alliance on Silver Street in South Boston. They are a non-profit and it costs much less to have your animal spayed - they have a good reputation, I brought my pug there and other family members have used them as well. They also provide other medical care, but the animal must be spayed for them to treat them. |
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Re: any low cost vet care out there?
posted at 10/7/2009 4:09 PM EDT
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Check out Tufts Veterinary School in Grafton. They do a lot of work for free and there is always an experienced vet involved. They even spay and neuter (not that you need that for a 10 year old cat) for free, but only in the Spring when the students are hitting that part of the curriculum. Not sure how all the other care works, but it's worth a call to the main number. http://www.tufts.edu/vet/ |
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Re: any low cost vet care out there?
posted at 10/16/2009 10:06 PM EDT
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I understand your frustration. |
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Re: any low cost vet care out there?
posted at 11/29/2009 7:37 AM EST
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In Response to any low cost vet care out there?: I'm hoping somebody out there might help me out! I have an older cat ( 10+ years ) who is on daily medication for hyperthyroidism. He is due for a vet visit and lab work, but it is SO expensive .... The labs can cost up to $ 250.00 and I just don't have it. Are there any low cost vet clinics in the Boston area where he can be seen and the labs done @ discount rate ? I'm having such a tough time just making ends meet right now, vet care is out of reach. Thanks Posted by moongrl |
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Re: any low cost vet care out there?
posted at 11/29/2009 7:39 AM EST
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In Response to any low cost vet care out there?: I'm hoping somebody out there might help me out! I have an older cat ( 10+ years ) who is on daily medication for hyperthyroidism. He is due for a vet visit and lab work, but it is SO expensive .... The labs can cost up to $ 250.00 and I just don't have it. Are there any low cost vet clinics in the Boston area where he can be seen and the labs done @ discount rate ? I'm having such a tough time just making ends meet right now, vet care is out of reach. Thanks Posted by moongrl Yes Merwin Memorial Free Clinic, 542 Cambridge St, Allston, 617-782-5420 |