Help Needed! Affordable cherry eye surgery near Toronto

[Jmolnar]

I have been frantically calling around to get quotes for cherry eye surgery. I have heard anywhere from 950/eye to 1700/eye. I feel so helpless. My puppy Roxy is 5 months old and just a pleasure. Please, if you know anywhere within a 2 hour drive that could offer a better price. I am desperate.

 

[asherose]

Hi there! I'm so sorry you're going through this...I haven't dealt with this personally as my bully was 3 when I adopted him. However, he did have the surgery when he was about 8 months old. Off the top of my head, I can't remember the exact cost but know it was over $1000. Luckily, he had insurance and it was 90% covered (less the deductible). His surgery was done at the Animal Eye Clinic in Toronto. They have the best animal eye doctor in Ontario. I do have a friend who takes her Boston Terriers to the Blue Cross Animal Hospital (I believe it's on the Danforth) and both her dogs have had cherry eye surgery there - both very successful & she has told me how affordable that clinic is. Maybe give them a call. I know the stress of the money is horrible, especially this time of year, but I would suggest also talking to your regular vet and seeing if they can work out a payment plan for you? I know that my vet offers payment plans. Personally, I'd be more comfortable having a vet I know and trust perform a surgery than a stranger who is below average cost? It's always worth asking. Keep us posted on how it goes. Hugs to Roxy!

 

[oscarmayer]

Be advised that regardless of the price you pay there is a high rate of failure with this surgery if the Vet is simply going to tack it back. Removal of the gland is one and done...but then you end up with a dog requiring routine maintenance for dry-eye.