Reply #5: Perhaps go for a consult

[sleepyhead]

With a board-certified surgeon, who can present you with alternatives. No, it's not standard to negotiate, but maybe you can set up some sort of payment plan. Sometimes surgeries don't turn out the way they're supposed to - unfortunately, medicine is not an exact science. You might want to look into Care Credit , which is a line of credit that you can use for veterinary emergencies. Depending on the amount of the bill, you can get up to 15 months to pay it back interest-free. Takes about 5 minutes to apply, and you will have your account set up immediately. Good luck!