Original Message: ----------------- From: Bill Sinclair sincagsd@msn=2Ecom Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2005 10:16:47 -0400 To: showgsd-l@freelists=2Eorg Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] High cost of Services I was wondering what your experiences regarding charges for services has been=2E I don't know if it's the high price of gasoline or what but while= checking on local vets as to what they charge for an ultra sound test done= on my pregnant bitch I was speechless=2E Several charge $340 for me to fi= nd out if she is pregnant or not=2E I know that the equipment is very expensive, but really how can they charge that much for a test=2E I think= I need Blue Cross/Blue Shield=2E Gloria SINCA GS=20 ******************************************** The referal clinic near me charges $350 for a scan=2E So I went to a vet across town who charged $50 for a pregnancy scan=2E Later, they charged m= e $150 for a full abdomenal scan on my boy to check for bladder or kidney stones or prostate problems, and all that stuff (looked at his heart and lungs while they were at it)=2E And they weren't upset about my having a regular vet much nearer my house=2E =20 Check around, you might find someplace that does a good job at a better price=2E =20 Elaine -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web=2Ecom/ =2E ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================