Least Expensive Vet for Hip/Elbow X-Rays in Ontario?

Jax's Mom · 08-25-2010, 02:46 PM

I'd like to get a preliminary evaluation for Jax's hips/elbows... Does anyone know of a vet in Southern Ontario that will do them fairly inexpensively?

elisabeth_00117 · 08-25-2010, 04:31 PM

Ha!

Inexpensive in SW Ontario??

That is hilarious!

Stark's cost me almost $500.00 after *I* had to bring them into Guelph to get read!

If you are close to Guelph, I would just make an appointment at the University to get them done. That's what I plan on doing for his final x-rays in April.

If you find something cheap, please let me know!

Oh, and if you come to Guelph let me know because I live 20 minutes from there and if you need somewhere to go or hang out or want to do a puppy date, I'm game!

Caledon · 08-25-2010, 09:47 PM

Ask your breeder where they get their dogs done

Rerun · 08-27-2010, 04:14 PM

Can't advise where you are, but we just spent a little over $400 on Kodi to get two films of his left 4 month old new hip, and two films of his knee due to a sudden acute lameness. $75 of that was sedation, and this vet is a specialist so he is a little more $$$ than the norm.

We were still a little shocked at the cost, but so happy he was ok that we didn't think much of it...

elisabeth_00117 · 08-27-2010, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Caledon

Ask your breeder where they get their dogs done

I know my breeder gets hers done in Arthur at her vet, a little bit of a drive, but they look great and are about $150.00 cheaper.. I can PM you the name if you want to drive out that way.

Liesje · 08-27-2010, 11:30 PM

Depending on where you are in Ontario and whether you want a bit of a drive, Dr. Mostosky in Michigan is a renowned radiologist and now does a private clinic from his home a few days a week. Nikon's hip and elbow prelims were $120USD, he was sedated with Ace.

elisabeth_00117 · 08-27-2010, 11:47 PM

Guess I know where I am going when Stark turns 24 months!

Thanks Lies!

DJEtzel · 08-28-2010, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Liesje

Depending on where you are in Ontario and whether you want a bit of a drive, Dr. Mostosky in Michigan is a renowned radiologist and now does a private clinic from his home a few days a week. Nikon's hip and elbow prelims were $120USD, he was sedated with Ace.

Isn't Dr. Mostosky affiliated somehow with Alta-Tollhaus? The name sounds familiar, and I am very near where they're located. I'd love to take Frag to him for xrays if I could.

Liesje · 08-28-2010, 06:45 PM

Mos' wife Julie breeds GSDs under the kennel name Alta-Tollhaus. On their property he now has his own radiology clinic with his own equipment (he is now retired from MSU). I believe Mos used to breed German Wirehair Pointers. If you're nearby I'd definitely utilize him for x-rays. Last I knew he did them Tuesdays and Thursdays. Last spring I was going to bring Nikon for a-stamps (final x-rays for hips and elbows) and to have my mutt's hips and elbows checked (not to be submitted) and was quoted $300 total for both dogs. Very reasonable prices for the expertise.

Contact:
Mostosky DVM | Long-Dangerous Tails

onyx'girl · 08-28-2010, 07:35 PM

I would go to Dr. Mostosky as well-in fact I do!
He reads them accurately and his opinion is worthy and then some.
I wish we could have him drink from the fountain of youth...he is a treasure of information and knowledge.
On the Wildhaus puplist there was a discussion about how much it costs on the East coast(DC/Maryland) to have x-rays done. Almost worth the time to travel to Marshall, MI and have dinner at historical Win Schulers restaurant...you'd probably break even.

08-25-2010, 02:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jax's Mom Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,227	Least Expensive Vet for Hip/Elbow X-Rays in Ontario? I'd like to get a preliminary evaluation for Jax's hips/elbows... Does anyone know of a vet in Southern Ontario that will do them fairly inexpensively?

08-25-2010, 04:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
elisabeth_00117 Crowned Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Posts: 7,246	Ha! Inexpensive in SW Ontario?? That is hilarious! Stark's cost me almost $500.00 after I had to bring them into Guelph to get read! If you are close to Guelph, I would just make an appointment at the University to get them done. That's what I plan on doing for his final x-rays in April. If you find something cheap, please let me know! Oh, and if you come to Guelph let me know because I live 20 minutes from there and if you need somewhere to go or hang out or want to do a puppy date, I'm game! __________________ Battleborn Hundesport Wild Winds Archangel Raphael "Stark", HIC (2009-04-10) Wild Winds Zephyr "Zefra" (2011-04-15) *Beau* 03/08/97 to 06/07/10

08-27-2010, 11:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Liesje Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 12,962	Depending on where you are in Ontario and whether you want a bit of a drive, Dr. Mostosky in Michigan is a renowned radiologist and now does a private clinic from his home a few days a week. Nikon's hip and elbow prelims were $120USD, he was sedated with Ace. __________________ UCH Alta-Tollhaus-Krieger Lamb Chop FO OB1 CL1R CL1F RA TT HIT TDI CGC VPC's Coca-Cola HIT CGC SG UCH Alta-Tollhaus Bono SchH1 AD T1 FO PA CL1R UNJ UCA HIT TT CGC OFA SG Pantalaimon vom Geistwasser BH AD HIT CGC

08-27-2010, 11:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
elisabeth_00117 Crowned Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Posts: 7,246	Guess I know where I am going when Stark turns 24 months! Thanks Lies! __________________ Battleborn Hundesport Wild Winds Archangel Raphael "Stark", HIC (2009-04-10) Wild Winds Zephyr "Zefra" (2011-04-15) *Beau* 03/08/97 to 06/07/10

08-28-2010, 06:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Liesje Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 12,962	Mos' wife Julie breeds GSDs under the kennel name Alta-Tollhaus. On their property he now has his own radiology clinic with his own equipment (he is now retired from MSU). I believe Mos used to breed German Wirehair Pointers. If you're nearby I'd definitely utilize him for x-rays. Last I knew he did them Tuesdays and Thursdays. Last spring I was going to bring Nikon for a-stamps (final x-rays for hips and elbows) and to have my mutt's hips and elbows checked (not to be submitted) and was quoted $300 total for both dogs. Very reasonable prices for the expertise. Contact: Mostosky DVM \| Long-Dangerous Tails __________________ UCH Alta-Tollhaus-Krieger Lamb Chop FO OB1 CL1R CL1F RA TT HIT TDI CGC VPC's Coca-Cola HIT CGC SG UCH Alta-Tollhaus Bono SchH1 AD T1 FO PA CL1R UNJ UCA HIT TT CGC OFA SG Pantalaimon vom Geistwasser BH AD HIT CGC Last edited by Liesje; 08-28-2010 at 06:48 PM.

08-25-2010, 09:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Caledon Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,786	Ask your breeder where they get their dogs done

08-27-2010, 04:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rerun Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,608	Can't advise where you are, but we just spent a little over $400 on Kodi to get two films of his left 4 month old new hip, and two films of his knee due to a sudden acute lameness. $75 of that was sedation, and this vet is a specialist so he is a little more $$$ than the norm. We were still a little shocked at the cost, but so happy he was ok that we didn't think much of it...

08-28-2010, 07:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,600	I would go to Dr. Mostosky as well-in fact I do! He reads them accurately and his opinion is worthy and then some. I wish we could have him drink from the fountain of youth...he is a treasure of information and knowledge. On the Wildhaus puplist there was a discussion about how much it costs on the East coast(DC/Maryland) to have x-rays done. Almost worth the time to travel to Marshall, MI and have dinner at historical Win Schulers restaurant...you'd probably break even. __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

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