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How much does a caslicks operation cost2007-11-24 21:15:49

My mare needs a caslicks operation, b/c she pools urine. But I think my vet is ripping me off (we have no good surgeons in the area just a cow vet) they want $6,000 for the surgery, I have heard of colic surgeries costing less. Has anyone had the procedure done on their mares, if so what did it cost and did they do it at your farm or did your mare have to go to a facility for it ?( I do not have a crush box at my farm) are the sutures permenant and how long is the recovery period? Thanks in advance.

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The second poster is absolutely correct. This quoted price is outrageous and you should seek a second opinion.

I looked through my records and I paid $80 for my mare to have caslicks last year. It would have been $70 if she hadn't felt the need to kick at the vet. This price included vet call fee, and drugs.

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your best bet would be to call other vet's and get prices from them

its a simple proceedure and can be done at your farm

for more information you can go to

www.gvequine.com

godd luck

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$6000 is crazy for this procedure. I have performed the caslick procedure myself on mares and have done it in the pasture without need of restraint other than a halter & lead line utilizing a local anesthetic only. The sutures would be permanent until removed (you will need to remove them approx. 30 days before the mare is due to foal next year) and there should be no recovery time. You are basically stitching closed the upper part of the vulva and there is no trauma during the procedure and takes a few minutes to complete.