Most Requested Fees:
Microchipping: $37.00. (Yes! this is the total fee. No office visit fee. It's for real).
Vaccinations: In 2000 we implemented the reduced vaccination schedule recommended by every veterinary medical school in the nation. We continue to be amazed at the number of over-vaccinated dogs and cats that come to us from other clinics. In our practice, once a pet reaches 18 months of age, we switch them to a yearly mono-valent vaccination schedule. For example, in 2006 a dog may get a 3 year rabies vaccination. In 2007 that pet would receive a 3 year parvovirus and in 2008 he would receive a 3 year distemper. In 2009 he would be back to another 3 year rabies vaccination. In reality, in every 3 year span, we have reduced the vaccine load by 2/3. There is ample evidence that over-vaccination occurs and is unnecessary. Note: As of January 1st 2008 we discontinued the triannual leukemia vaccines for cats except for those cats at risk (i.e. those cats that go outdoors or are exposed to other cats of unknown FeLeuk status).
Vaccination fees:
Yearly exam and core vaccination: 56.40 (When rabies vaccine is given, the Cook County rabies tag ("tax") is an extra cost. No extra office fee. Includes exam and one core vaccine.
Kennel Cough Vaccination: Can be given by a tech without a doctor exam at 27.38.
Puppy and Kitten exam and boosters: $43.52 (8 and 12 week boosters). Dewormings at no charge. The final (16 week) puppy or kitten booster includes all the infectious disease viruses,plus Rabies, (and Cook County tag) at $63.41. We never charge for deworming young animals for roundworms and hookworms. Part of our public service.
Regular Office Visit: 58.40 (or less if the visit is quick)
Spays, Neuters and Declaws:
Cat spay 149.13
Cat spay and 2-paw declaw: 227.22
Cat spay and 4-paw declaw: 249.01
Cat neuter: 45.00 (Yes Dorothy, 45 dollars)
Cat neuter and 2-paw declaw: 164.12
Cat neuter and 4-paw declaw: 187.24
Declaw: 2 Paws: 135.84 4 Paws: 167.24
Dog neuter - Less than 50 pounds: 197.91
Dog neuter - 51 – 100 pounds: 210.51
Dog spay:
Up to 50 pounds: 234.00 51 - 100 pounds: 285.00 Over 100 pounds: 356.00
(All dogs spays have a Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time (BMBT) done for their safety. These spay and neuter fees include the pre-op exam, the pre-surgical bloodwork, a Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time Test (BMBT) for spays (to undover bleeding disorders BEFORE the surgery), IV catheterization and heated IV fluids during and after surgery. We provide a heated and blanketed cage for recovery. All surgeries receive pain meds in and out of the clinic.
Dental Cleanings: Our average cat dental runs about 150.00 dollars, depending upon how bad the teeth are and how long the procedure takes. This average fee includes the pre-anesthetic bloodwork, extractions, antibiotic injection, and pain injection. Our dog dentals average around 175 to 200 dollars. Multiple extractions and associated pain meds sent home are extra.
An AAHA publication in February 2008 said that the average fee for a dental cleaning in dogs, based upon a survey of 1000 small animal hospitals was 381.19 dollars. (and this was back in 2008). Please note: We are a general primary-care practice. We practice very high quality medicine and surgery, but we are a general practice. We do a good job cleaning and polishing teeth and if we see a loose or rotten tooth, we pull it, plain and simple. Some clients want full-mouth xrays, restorations, root canals and endodontics. We can refer you for these services....but remember, the the cost for this high end service will make the cost of our dentals look like peanuts. (Update, January 18th, 2011 - The new total cost in suburban areas is $449.08 which, again, does not include the cost of extraction and pain meds).
