Be warned, anesthesia can be very risky with one that lost so much weight.
-Kathy
-Kathy
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Just so you know, the esophagus tends to make tight scars called strictures. Its a likely outcome to some degree with any esophageal surgery or repair. I think you did the right thing. Even we vets can't save them all, not even our own sometimes. And while vet prices vary, most of us make a middle class living. We have loans from 8 years of college, then work 50 or more hours a week with little vacation, sick leave, or time off until we can buy our own practices, and that creates a new set of expenses, responsibilities, etc. Some practices will charge less for a pet chicken or a duck or hamster, etc., as a courtesy. Some won't. An avian certified vet is going to cost the most, because they see mostly high value birds. Please don't hate on veterinarians. Owners are also responsible not to get over their heads when it comes to the total cost of care. If you don't have a small savings set aside for emergencies, you should cut back or borrow from friends or family. If you just lost a job or have huge medical bills of your own, a lot of vets will try to work with you. And worst case, some will treat your animal free, but you have to relinquish ownership. I did this a few times for people in a bind who were about to euthanize fixable pets. I treated them and found them new homes with folks who had more stable finances. It's not about good or bad owners, or good or bad vets. It's about personal responsibility and giving back to your community.