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Has anyone had a parakeet hospitalized What did it cost a day2007-11-24 17:20:17

She has been there exactly 49 hours and I just got the bill faxed to me and it was $650 and they have only done 1 fecal test and she has had oxygen? Can that be right?

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The cost of incubation in some places is high, and it's usually because there aren't many avian vets in the world, coupled with the fact that Hospitals in general are just expensive. You ought to raise hell though, if she hasn't being crop smeared, gavage-fed or otherwise treated in the last two days and all they've done is look for a little bacteria or yeast in her droppings. Have they suggested what may be wrong or given her any meds -- i/e have they mentioned French Moult, Polyoma, Chlamydiosis; or a Proventricular problem? It sounds strange that they wouldn't have discussed possibilities with you by now.

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I'm sorry for your situation. I have had a bill very similar to yours. I'm afraid they feel that they can charge whatever they want(unfair). Try calling other vets in your area. Good luck and best wishes.

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There was this one parakeet that got old. So old that it wouldn't move. Then it was flushed down the toilet.

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Ask them to explain what they had done one by one to you. Ask questions, medical terms, what it means etc.Next time, ask them to call you first to inform when they are doing something expensive and when you bring your parakeet in, ask them what they will do and how much it costs.I think it always helps to ask because you do not want the vet to think you are a good chopping board.