(05-16-2012, 05:48 PM)Karenskatz Wrote: That was $300 for puting him under to open, drain, and flush the abcess and put in a drain, giving him a massive dose of antibiotics, keeping him over night, and sending him home with oral antibiotics. While he was under, they gave me a discount on a neuter, and I got a break on the oral antibiotics since they were getting close to their expiration date. I also saved on the e-collar because I had my own.
I was just wondering if everything he did was necessary. Usually salesmen will always try to sell us more stuff than we really need. Many car repairmen would always try to tell us to change more components than what is really necessary. Then again, I am not a vet, so I am not exactly sure on this particular matter.