Emergency room wait times a national problem. According to a 2009 report from the Government Accountability Office, emergency department wait times continue to increase. The report says the average wait time to see a physician is more than double the recommended time in some cases.
According to Petspress.net, luxating patella surgery costs around $1,000 to $1,500 per leg. On the other hand, the cost of having a patella luxation fixed varies depending on the severity of the luxation, whether one or both knees are affected, and the size of the dog.
1 On average, the laser skin resurfacing procedure will cost anywhere from $400 to as much as $3,000. 2  The more area you need to have resurfaced, the more you should expect to pay. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost of laser skin resurfacing was $2,300 in 2011. 2  Since this procedure is deemed cosmetic, most insurance companies will not cover it.