Hi guys

Does anyone know roughly how much an xray costs? My five year old shih tzu has been waling funny today so I took him to the vets, the vet has booked him in for an emergancy xray tomorrow morning first thing. I asked the vet to give me a rough idea of cost to which she said she wouldnt be able to advice as it depends on what tests they do on top of the xray and how many they take. Im a bit worried as I dont have insurance for him (stupid I know) but until now he has been so healthy. Has anyone had an exray before and can tell me roughly how much it costs. Either way I need to get it done but just want to know how much money to take with me. Im really worried now as I asked her what the out come would be if his spine was curving and she just said not to think about that at the min till she gets the exray.

Almost like asking how long is a piece of string I am saddened to say, I have infront of me now invoices galore for treatment misty had, she had several scans and xrays - all under GA costing from £85 - to as much as £330 (this was cambridge though where they watched what exactly was going on in the digestive system. also different practices - we have noticed charge different amounts, stangely enough the first referal vet at the willows (140 miles from us and a place I shall always owe my gratitude to) actually worked out cheaper then my own vet who is still in the iron age. My total bill for Misty whilst she was there for 8 days including all treatment blood tests everyday, major surgery, drips, dressings, the lost was a mere £2300. A one day operation that included only on night at my owe vets cost £900.

Are you insured?
regards
sue

sorry just read you don't have insurance,

Forgot to add, hope all goes well and that it is nothing too major, please keep us informed.
love
sue

My lab had to have an x ray because she had a tumor, it cost a whopping £359!!!

lucky we had advanced insurance and got every penny back!
phew!

Well took Gizmo today for his xray, and it showed up normal. (Typical) the vet has give him some Metacam to take this week to see how he gets on. TBH Im really worried as he started sitting and walking funny a good few months ago out of the blue. He walks with his back arched up and out to the left hand side. He sits all hunched up. He doesnt get excited about anything even chicken he just sniffs then eats. I cant remember the last time I saw his little tail wag. The vet thinks he may have just pulled a muscle but Im not convinced. He was really constipated a couple of weeks ago too and she said that would be unrelated considering he started walkin and sitting funny before then. So guess gota try this med and see what they recommend next but im so worried as he looks soooo sad. :-(

vet xrayed my dog to see how many babies she had,cost around £80 i think,i tend to not worry to much about costs,if it needs doing it has to be done good luck.im lucky to have a good vet who doesnt mind me spreding the costs over a few weeks if i have to.

You could take your dog to a charity. Just a thought.

Hope everything is ok..

Hi there, the money wasnt an issue, it was more just how much cash to take ;-) in total it was £198 x

my father in laws 13 week old pup just had an xray, blood tests and heart surgery all for £780. i think he said the xray was £105.

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