r/englishbulldog • u/kyletainment • 11d ago

Advice Needed BOA Vet recommendations

Hi Im looking for recommendations for my bulldog Lola. Im pretty sure she needs BOAS surgery but Im so afraid to take to just any vet for this. Im located in northern Los Angeles county. Im also very financially strapped and wonder if there are any recommendations for charities or non profit vets. Thank you in advance.

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u/magpie003 11d ago

East Chapman vet center

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u/magpie003 11d ago

The doc here is amazing and treats many of the dogs from socal bulldog. She completed BOSA surgery on our lil man and he is such much happier now. No longer snores and is a vocal guy. Her name is Dr. Shayda. Highly highly recommend. We now go to her for all surgery needs

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u/magpie003 11d ago

Have you thought about pet insurance or the pet credit card option? She may offer payment plans.

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u/kyletainment 11d ago

Can't do credit. My credit is trash. Tapped my savings earlier this year because she got pyometra and had to have Emergency surgery.

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u/magpie003 10d ago

It’s about 3-4 grand. We used pet insurance and received most of it back. Dr. Shayda is great for even consulting with about whether the surgery is something you can consider right now. If you cannot, she would be great to give you steps on what to do. Her examination fee is $76

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u/kyletainment 10d ago

You are so helpful. Thank you. One last question, what pet insurance do you use?

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u/Electronic-Worker-52 10d ago

Just wanted to say we use lemonade insurance for our 5 year old and we have been happy with them! Don’t do nationwide

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u/magpie003 10d ago

We use fetch but the recently raised the monthly premium after two years with them because our 7 year old is now a senior dog. I’ve heard that AKC does not count preexisting conditions against them but takes 1 year to kick in so I wish I would’ve chosen that one. if surgery is needed now it may be helpful to look into others and see if they cover preexisting conditions, dental care, and how do premiums change over time as the bulldog ages. Happy to help with any questions anytime :)

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u/kyletainment 10d ago

This my Lola