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.
Tubal Ligation Cost. Typical costs: For patients not covered by health insurance, tubal ligation typically costs between $1,500 to $7,000. Usually, getting tubal implants falls at the lower end of the cost range, while surgical sterilization falls at the higher end.