hello, i have a 13 yr old labrador, she has a tumor on her chest that needs to be removed. her vet does not feel it is malignant but for precautionary measures would like to send it out for testing. the problem is the price of the surgery with the lab testing will be over $2,000.00. I do not have that kind of money! I love my girl so much and am heartbroken and crying as I write this. I have never spared any costs in the past for providing the best care possible for her, but now, things have changed and i'm living paycheck to paycheck. i do live in a resort type area in florida, which is a very expensive area, but does this amount sound reasonable for this type of surgery? I have always used the same veterinary practice since she was a puppy, i hate to feel that they are taking advantage of me, but that is what i suspect. has anyone had similar surgeries on their dogs?