Friday, December 28, 2012

Old female rabbit has "breast" tumours

 
 
 
 
 
Dec 28, 2012  4.57 pm. Spoke to owner who wanted a second opinion.

The vet had taken a biopsy, checked under the microscope and had diagnosed tumour. Anaesthetic consent form needed to be signed and as the rabbit is 10 years old, the owner is worried. As to the $1,000 veterinary costs, I explained that much depends on the surgery time, blood tests and histopathology tests and any other medication that the vet would do and the costs could add up.

The vet had lanced the "infected tumour" and the rabbit stopped eating after being fed some medication. However, it was active and eating when medication was stopped. I advised review and if the tumours were small, the surgical costs  would be much lower. Will see him tomorrow 9.30 am.
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Dec 27 (1 day ago)
to me
 
Hi Doc,

3 years ago I brought my rabbit to your clinic to clear matted fur. Now I want to bring it to you for medical attention again.
Rabbit was diagnosed to have 2 cancerous small breast tumours about 2 cm. I need your opinion and about how much for the surgery ? The young unexperienced vet nearby my house quoted 800 to 1k !!!!
Also,when is the earliest appointment I can make with you?

Regards
 
 

--- On Wed, 3/6/09, Kong Yuen Sing <99pups@gmail.com> wrote:

From: Kong Yuen Sing <99pups@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Enquiry on Rabbit
To: "A...>
Date: Wednesday, 3 June, 2009, 6:14 PM

Thank you. Will see you tomorrow.

On Wed, Jun 3, 2009 at 4:10 PM, A...> wrote:
I just called up your clinic to make appointment for tomorro 3pm. Thanks for your prompt reply.
Kind Regards

--- On Wed, 3/6/09, Kong Yuen Sing <99pups@gmail.com> wrote:

From: Kong Yuen Sing <99pups@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Enquiry on Rabbit
To: "A...>
Date: Wednesday, 3 June, 2009, 3:06 PM
Estimated cost including anaesthetic, cleaning, dematting and antibiotics, bathing and exam is around $150. Staying for 2 days is $20.00 Pl tel for appointment at 6254 3326.

On Wed, Jun 3, 2009 at 2:17 PM, A...> wrote:
--- Message ---
I have a 4 yrs old female rabbit which has thick hardened clumps of matted furs at bottom area, may i kn do you provide shave down and checkup service? What is the approx cost and earliest appointment available?

Thank you
 

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