I took my dog in because I thought she may have sw...

I took my dog in because I thought she may have swallowed something. I asked if x-rays could be taken....They did some blood work and stated that she had pancreatitis and had a 50/50 chance of survival. I had a choice of treatment estimated at $2517.90. I agreed to have treatment done with half down deposit but when I asked about the foreign object and taking xrays.... the doctor stated that the blood work determined that xrays weren't needed... I insisted that xrays be taken... By the time, I literally got to the front desk from the examining room the doctor rushed out of the back and exuberantly stated she had find a round object on the xrays--- she just preformed???? I then felt a huge burden had been lifted off my shoulders and maybe the treatment would take a different approach. I asked the doctor what we do from here and she said that the surgeon had just left for the evening( at a 24 hour emergency center) and she would have her call me in the morning. I received a phone call from Dr. Schnurrer the next am and she continued to mention Pancreatitis instead of the removal of the foreign object. I then proceeded to ask if the foreign being in the stomach would cause abnormal blood work and she stated yes. There was a level of concern but the main focus should have been the removal of the ball. I agreed to disagree to the continuance of improper diagnosis and proceeded to having a conversation with the surgeon who would preform the removal of the round object. At that time an estimate $2700-$3800 was agreed upon because I felt like I had no other choice. I was told that if we didnt do the procedure my dog would die. I asked if this was addition of the first estimate and the surgeon said that she did not have anything to do with that situation. My bill came out to $4987.00(round off). I know it seem crazy that I would have paid this bill but there again my hands were tied ... I figured I would talk to the owner Dr. Fallin and maybe resolve this in a nice way. I did proceed to write the owner a letter stating my concerns. Did I receive a response--- NO.....Do I recommend this place for 24 hour emergency service- NO.. Do veterinarians recommended this place- NO! Who do they recommended- DOGWOOD on Broad Street