In my Chicago-land area (western suburbs), the prices range from $30 to well over $200 for an ultrasound. The $200+ charge was at a brand new facility with supposedly all the newest state-of-the-art equipment. My own vet in his small office just charged me $30. I don't need to pay for someone else's equipment! Pat Castle Kennels, Ltd. Where Shepherds of Distinction Reign www.castlekennels.com -----Original Message----- From: showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bill Sinclair Sent: Friday, August 26, 2005 9:17 AM To: showgsd-l Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] High cost of Services I was wondering what your experiences regarding charges for services has been. 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. Several charge $340 for me to find out if she is pregnant or not. I know that the equipment is very expensive, but really how can they charge that much for a test. I think I need Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Gloria SINCA GS ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================ ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================