When my regular vet was gone on a Friday, I called this place to see my dog who had begun limping. On the good side, they were able to see him right away. The vet told me that he had torn his cruiatus tendon in his knee and that he needed a $1000 surgery that would "get him by" or a $2500 surgery from MSU Vet Clinic. When I said that I couldn't afford either amount, the vet asked me if I was prepared to put my dog down today. I was stunned that she had no other options. I took the pain meds she prescribed for $50, paid the office visit fee, and told her that I'd see how it went before I made a decision. My regular vet was incensed that this vet didn't even entertain any other options. He wouldn't even consider euthanizing the dog until the knee had a chance to heal for a couple of weeks. I gave the dog the pain meds and kept him confined to his cage and didn't let him go upstairs for three weeks and he got much better. He still has days when he limps, but he's able to go up and down st
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