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Old 09-25-2010, 08:22 AM   #9
MellyBelly Mom
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Originally Posted by cj125 View Post
It sounds like your first dog was not a Yorkie - that it was a larger breed - am I correct? Because we, too, had a Lab for 12+ years and we spent no where near the money on him as we have our Yorkies - and he was well taken care, too.

Many people have no idea just how expensive these little ones are - even healthy ones. I just took my Max (3 yrs old) to the vet yesterday. He had 3 teeth removed and one other tooth that had broken off but left the roots. (total 4) By the time we left yesterday it was $567! That was not including the $145 for shots, fecal and a couple of supplements last week. And this was just for Max.

And really, Max is a healthy, happy boy. We brush his teeth, he eats good natural treats, very little table scraps (bad hubby) and kibble. We're doing everything right - stuff just happens and I think that's why you'll see members bring the financial aspect up. Nothing personal.

Isn't that funny that the hubbies are always the villain by giving our fur babies little table scraps?? I NEVER do, but DH will always try to find a way to give Melanie a little something... I used to get sooo mad... those days I just pretend I didn't see, since I think is harmless and only happens once in a while... He told me once that one day when she is a senior, he will give her a piece of a steak... LOL
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