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february 2016 I BOROMAG.COM I 33 to leave educated,” he says. “I don’t want anyone to leave overwhelmed. We offer estimates, and agree to be as investigative as people want. The problem is that the technology and science are at such a sophisticated level, many people have a difficult time justifying the money it will take to perform certain tests and procedures.” He pulls a sweet, sad-faced dog named Mason from the recovery area, and gently strokes his back. “We ran X-rays and found a mass in Mason’s stomach,” Dr. Glasser says. “We decided we needed to open him up. But when blood work is required along with abdominal X-rays and surgery, it’s a really big deal.” He encourages pet insurance and payment plans. The surgery revealed Mason had swallowed a toy plastic horse that was permanently lodged in his abdomen, but was now sitting on the counter in a plastic bag. “You see this little guy now,” he says, gently petting Mason. “The cost is always worth it.” 32-41R Steinway St. Long Island City, NY 11103 718-777-2481


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