Hi J.
I'm Ms Dee Dee in Oak Park, I'm sooo sorry to hear about your loss, it is a sad thing to lose a pet that you become so close to, I myself have two poms (Tyson & Cayenne) and a longharied calico ( Liyah)+ a fish (beta male) named Sammy, I love them dearly and cannot bear the thought of losing either one. You did not mention what expensive is to you, because to me vet bills period are or can become expensive. I have a regular vet that I use located in Southfield, call Dworks,they are very attentive, have great hours, they offer doogie daycare,and training, etc, and is very reasonable with prices and then there is Jones Vet also located in Southfield which is also a great place, you could also try the yellow pages for vets that are BBB owned in your area, get them on the phone and tell them your needs & then listen to how they respond to you, if it is a good response go with that vet on a trail basis and then go from there. I'ts hard to find someone to intrust our pets to because they are like our children in a way, I hope you find someone to fit your needs with the info I have provided. Good Luck!!!! ____@____.com