An endoscopy is done as a way to examine the colon, the stomach as well as the other internal organs of your dog.
Usually, rigid scopes are used to check the genitourinary tract and abdominal system of your dog by being inserted into the rectum. On the other hand, flexible scopes, which are done through the mouth, are used to check your dog’s trachea, small intestines, and the major airway of your lungs.
An endoscopy can be done for a few different reasons. If your dog has swallowed a foreign object that it will not be able to digest, an endoscope can be used to find it and remove it. If your dog has been suffering from diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, abdominal pain, or loss of appetite, an endoscopy may help the veterinarian determine what is wrong.
How much does an endoscopy cost for a dog?
On average, a dog endoscopy is going to cost anywhere from $800 to as much as $2,000. This cost will depend on the scope of the treatment, how the scope is inserted, the area being inspected, the anesthesia involved and your local veterinarian’s fee.
Factors that affect the price
Type of endoscopy
There are different endoscopies for your dog. It could be a rhinoscopy, urethroscopy, laparoscopy, tracheoscopy, colonoscopy and gastroduodenoscopy. Each of these types, depending on the route your vet chooses, can be different in terms of pricing.
The person doing the endoscopy
It gets more expensive if the one doing the endoscopy is an internal medicine specialist rather than a veterinarian.
Scoping
If both ends are scoped, it is going to cost more.
Geographical area.