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PrincessDiana · 02-10-2008, 06:15 PM

Haha I have a LOT.. but don't be scared, I think my case is pretty special. I've had Franklin for a little over a month now and here's around what we've spent:

-Probably around $200 dollars on bed, blankets, food, toys, travel crate, bowls, harness, leash, shampoo, potty pads
-$50 on a playpen
-$100 on clothes, a collar, Yorkie Yummies.... (Franklin's a spoiled brat)
-$55 for initial vet visit, including exam, fecal sample, worming and coccidia medication

Then............... Franklin got parvo.

And we spent $1600 total on his vet bills. But it's not likely that your puppy will get parvo, so don't worry.

He's going in for his 3rd set of vaccinations tomorrow which I assume will cost me somewhere around $60.

He's getting groomed the following week which will be about $25.

Hopefully we'll get to stop going to the vet soon and those expenses will reduce down to twice or so a year. The grooming will also probably be every other month.

He'll also need to get neutered soon! ACK that'll be another $250 or so.

Hope we didn't scare you off!

02-10-2008, 06:15 PM	#9
PrincessDiana I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,068	Haha I have a LOT.. but don't be scared, I think my case is pretty special. I've had Franklin for a little over a month now and here's around what we've spent: -Probably around $200 dollars on bed, blankets, food, toys, travel crate, bowls, harness, leash, shampoo, potty pads -$50 on a playpen -$100 on clothes, a collar, Yorkie Yummies.... (Franklin's a spoiled brat) -$55 for initial vet visit, including exam, fecal sample, worming and coccidia medication Then............... Franklin got parvo. And we spent $1600 total on his vet bills. But it's not likely that your puppy will get parvo, so don't worry. He's going in for his 3rd set of vaccinations tomorrow which I assume will cost me somewhere around $60. He's getting groomed the following week which will be about $25. Hopefully we'll get to stop going to the vet soon and those expenses will reduce down to twice or so a year. The grooming will also probably be every other month. He'll also need to get neutered soon! ACK that'll be another $250 or so. Hope we didn't scare you off! __________________ Diana , Mommy to Franklin, Maggie, Oliver, and Millie - RIP Piper Last edited by PrincessDiana; 02-10-2008 at 06:18 PM.