How much is an average vet consult fee for a dog in California?

Hi! Our dog has a skin problem that we couldnt get control of. Plus she seems to have developed allergies since we moved to the area. Im almost certain she can get better if she got some treatment, and we'd like her to be in the best health that she can be. I'm hesitant though because I'm afraid that the vet prices would be exorbitant... could anyone give me an idea how much it would cost to see a vet in the Central Valley, CA area? Any recommendations for the Modesto/Ceres/Turlock area?

How much is an average vet consult fee for a dog in California?
Well it depends. Some are $25 - $50.
Reply:So far, my experience has been with Vets in the N. Valley- Sacramento region of California. Non emergency fees range from 30-45 $ for the office visit alone. Then expect to add to that w/ any diagnostic tests (allergy skin testing), medications, etc. Emergency fees on the other hand can be outrageous depending on the time of day/night you go. Fees for ER visit start at 85.00 and above just for an exam. You may want to consider purchasing a Vet Pet Insurance plan that would cover costs incurred with a deductible or copay. I understand you reluctance to spend a huge amount of money, but then again- Your animal is counting on YOU to be responsible and humane. Good Luck.
Reply:You should just call around to different vets. They will want to do a skini scraping most likely, to see if she has parasites. If she does, they are usually easy to treat. If it isn't parasites then she could have a fungal infection, a bacterial infection, allergies, or allergies with a secondary bacterial infection or secondary fungal infection. The same could be said for parasites.





Allergies are the most difficult to treat because it can be hard to figure out what's causing them. Some dogs will out grow the allergies but if the skin is infected also it needs to be treated.