Rat tumor surgery cost: Is $1800 too much? What's a fair price?

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Hello I live in MA and to make a long complicated story short, a month ago I came into the care of 2 female rats being passed around. Noticed that one of them had a tumor that was getting bad fast. The other rat ripped it open and it became infected. brought her to the vets today hoping to get it removed. She wanted to charge $1,800 dollars for the surgery. I know it wont be cheap, but am I being overcharged? She's in very bad shape now and if I cant afford the surgery I have to surrender her. Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Female

C. Rathjens, DVM · Accepted Answer

Oh poor thing! Honestly I'm surprised that the vet even was able to offer to remove a tumor of that size. I think it will be a very extensive surgery, I suspect that the estimate includes some follow up care and accounts for the significance of that surgery (time, material, etc). I would say, it's perfectly reasonable to get a second option if you can find another vet who sees exotics. I would also, gently, say, that depending on her age, euthanasia may be a more kind option then allowing her to go on with the tumor or even surrendering her - depending on the resources of whoever you intend to surrender her to. Wishing her and you the best of luck in this difficult situation.

Rat tumor surgery cost: Is $1800 too much? What's a fair price?

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