That's great ((Indie)) and I'm so happy your dog went to the vet. I pray his tail will heal without further complications. I know its frustrating how expensive vets are but I think $65 is very reasonable. Here in Canada (don't know if its the same in U.S.), the vets straight out charge for a physical exam and then any additional treatment...... $70 is right away charged, so $65 is very fair.

A year ago Bella had to have bladder stones removed and I was surprised because she was only 2 at the time. We had to do the surgery and it cost almost $2000. We don't have that kind of spare money so we arranged monthly payments. Two months ago Bella went and ate almost the whole package of gum, with foil wrapper on each piece and 3/4 of the package too. Most people don't know that Xyletol sweetener is toxic and we thought it was in the gum. It was after hours so we had to take her to emergency which is guaranteed more expensive. My husband really loves Bella too and he didn't hesitate a second to take her. Turns out the gum didn't have xyletol but they did have to give her a shot to make her throw up all the gum, foil and package.

Our pets are important members of our families and they're worth the expense. I hope his tail heals and I'm very relieved he went to the vet. I hope you feel better too ((Indie)). I don't know if your dog ever had to take pills before - I usually take some soft bread and smash it around the pill and act like its a yummy treat...you can even put a little peanut butter on it. You're lucky its not a cat you're giving a pill to which would be a major feat lol.