My 7 yrs. old Yorkie Poo, had a tiny Pea size cyst under his tail, above his anus and he was also Itchy from his usual allergies. Being a Senior, Retired Widow, I was trying to find a reasonable priced Vet, here in the North West part of the Valley. I found this Vet's office Buffalo Alta Animal Hospital on Google. Called up the receptionist, explained quite clearly my Pets problem and the fact that I was looking for a reasonable priced Vet. She assured me, their prices were reasonable and said the Vet could see my Dog in one hour or sooner. Upon my arrival there, i immediately realized, how very quiet the place was and no phones were even ringing. This Vet charged me 43.00 for a Comprehensive Physical Exam, which is alright, but he did not do it. He spent most of the time trying to Sell me very expensive allergy treatments, steroid shots etc., etc., When he finally realized, I was not going to buy any of that form of treatment and simply wanted Hydroxyzine tablets, which he charged 30.80. He then focused his attention on that tiny pea size cyst, under my dog's tail, with a Sales Pitch, that its a growth, which is probably Cancerous and the only way for him to really know, is by him immediately doing a Fine Needle Aspiration for 35.00 and Cytology for 117.00. This Vet definetly knew, from experience, that this type of tiny cyst was benign. But, here again, he continued to sell me the idea, that it was probably a cancerous growth. Then he left the office and his Wife came in with the bill for me to sign in agreement. I again questioned her about that Cytology Price of 117.00 . She claimed that was all Lab Fees and they were not making any money on that. I asked for a Senior discount and even reminded her, I do have another little Shih Tzu Pet, that would have to be brought in for a Physical and Ear Exam. Unfortunately, I agreed and paid all their ridiculous prices. I was then told, they would call me with the results the next day.
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