Vet

[KevDen2005]

I need an inexpensive vet. I have a 12 year old lab that has some weird growth right next to one of his pads on his right front foot. It isn't hurting him at all, however i have noticed some very minor bleeding with it.

[Monky]

Inexpensive vet is an oxymoron


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[KevDen2005]

Inexpensive vet is an oxymoron


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Thanks man.

[Fentonite]

Western Animal Clinic
5500 West 38th in Wheatridge
303-421-5500

call before you go. No appointments, walk-in basis. Never had to wait long. But call ahead to make sure they're not in surgery when you want to come. These guys are old-school, common sense vets. No pointless labwork just to get teeth cleaned. I typically pay them 1/3-1/2 of what I've paid at the fancy vets.

[rondog]

Suscribing to this one. We take our girls to Banfield, but they leave a lot to be desired. We've been recommended Planned Pethood, but I know nothing about the place other than the name.

[Erni]

Check for any low cost clinics associated with your local humane society. Longmont has one and their prices are more reasonable. Although vets are a bit out of control on pricing...

[rondog]

Check for any low cost clinics associated with your local humane society. Longmont has one and their prices are more reasonable. Although vets are a bit out of control on pricing...

They know people love their pets and will spend ridiculous money on them. Look at how pricey friggin' dog food is! That's insane.

[colorider]

Humane society vet

[Irving]

We take ours to Alamosa on Federal and I-76. They are another walk-in clinic, so have terrible reviews online, but we've always had good results.

[00tec]

Wasn't too bad at the one at 136/colorado. Forgot the name

[Irving]

Wasn't too bad at the one at 136/colorado. Forgot the name

Is that the one Banefield sends people to for emergencies?

[00tec]

Is that the one Banefield sends people to for emergencies?

Don't know. Never been to Banfield.
We did go there for an emergency visit.

[KevDen2005]

Had a person who is a vet that I ran into by happenstance tell me that it is a tumor and most likely cancerous growing on the bottom of my dog's foot, right behind his large pad. I'm looking for someone who will remove it without doing all the other blood work and crap. I just want it off. Any recommendations with this updated info?

[TheGrey]

I don't know of any vet that will actually do any sort of surgery without running bloodwork, especially considering your pup is an older dog. They have to cover their butts, and need to make sure you understand that past a certain age, anesthesia is riskier for a pet.

[buffalobo]

I don't know of any vet that will actually do any sort of surgery without running bloodwork, especially considering your pup is an older dog. They have to cover their butts, and need to make sure you understand that past a certain age, anesthesia is riskier for a pet.
^^^This.

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[KevDen2005]

I'll waive anything if I have to. I'm sorry for the dog lovers out there, but it's actually just a dog to me. I don't want him to suffer, but I'm not about to put my family in further debt because of an animal.

[fportmen45]

companvet.com in Centennial. Hands down the best vets in CO.

PSA: If you're not able to take care of an animal, please don't bring an animal under your roof.

[Fentonite]

Same recommendation I made before. Western Animal Clinic. They've always been willing to forego testing with an educated discussion of risks/benefits. Calvin is going in on Monday for two procedures; getting neutered and a gastropexy (where they tack his stomach down to prevent torsion/bloat). About $350 total, no labs. Other quotes were $1200.

[KevDen2005]

companvet.com in Centennial. Hands down the best vets in CO.

PSA: If you're not able to take care of an animal, please don't bring an animal under your roof.

as I pointed out I'm looking to get this growth removed and I'm not looking for the animal to suffer. My dogs live better than a great part of the population. That being said I'm not, nor will I ever, treat my dog as if he is anything other than an animal. Prices for vets in this state have sky rocketed because people treat their animals like people and those that sell those services have taken advantage of that. Taking care of a dog will not be something I max out a credit card for which I see so many people do. Your idea of taking care of an animal is clearly different than mine. Don't accuse me of not taking care of animal just because it isn't to your standards.

[KevDen2005]

Same recommendation I made before. Western Animal Clinic. They've always been willing to forego testing with an educated discussion of risks/benefits. Calvin is going in on Monday for two procedures; getting neutered and a gastropexy (where they tack his stomach down to prevent torsion/bloat). About $350 total, no labs. Other quotes were $1200.

Thank you I didn't see this before. I will check them out.

[Fentonite]

...PSA: If you're not able to take care of an animal, please don't bring an animal under your roof.

not cool. He's clearly looking to help his dog, or he wouldn't have posted this. Do you think his pup would be better off in a 4x6 kennel at a pound, waiting to be euthanized? I don't want to derail the thread, and I imagine your heart is in the right place, but... jeez, man!

[fportmen45]

as I pointed out I'm looking to get this growth removed and I'm not looking for the animal to suffer. My dogs live better than a great part of the population. That being said I'm not, nor will I ever, treat my dog as if he is anything other than an animal. Prices for vets in this state have sky rocketed because people treat their animals like people and those that sell those services have taken advantage of that. Taking care of a dog will not be something I max out a credit card for which I see so many people do. Your idea of taking care of an animal is clearly different than mine. Don't accuse me of not taking care of animal just because it isn't to your standards.

Wasn't directed at you, hence the "PSA" (Public Service Announcement) intro & I also gave you a recommendation. Didn't mean to offend. Sorry dude.