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Originally Posted by crazydoglade  sorry to tell you but $1000 probably wouldn't pay for a c-section. Definitely if you had to go to the emergency vet. You also have to pay for all the testing prior to breeding, the vet trips while pregnant, the ultrasounds and/or x rays and then start all the shots and wormings for the puppies. I would love to breed also but I need much mor knowlege and would need to have $4000-$5000 for expenses. Probably overkill, but better than not being able to afford needed treatment. |
A trip to the emergency vet for an emergency c-section will run you about $1200.00-$1800.00. That is with NO complications...if the baby needs resusitating, more $$. Any additional post op care for momma,additional $$$$. And then there is post natal care of momma and baby....$$$$. Dew claw removal, $$$$. Tail docking, $$$$. Well baby check at 3 weeks, $$$$. Vaccinations, $$$. Well baby check at 6 weeks, $$$$. Special diet designed for best of health in momma and baby, $$$$. Second set of vaccinations, $$$$. You will be keeping these babies until at least 12-14 weeks of age, so you will be paying for all vaccinations, worming, health checks, etc....third set of vaccinations, $$$$... as well as any issues that occur during this time of babys life....I studied Yorkies and pedigrees and issues with different lines, breeders, etc for over 18 years, reading many text books not just phamplets you find at pet stores, before I stepped into breeding. I had mentors, I had knowledgable breeders, I had vet back ups, and I had an inheiratance that served to bankroll this adventure until it got up and running, where it would hopefully break even for me. Breeding can break your train of thought, your stamina, your will to continue, your bank account, your soul, and your heart. This is NOT entered into as a way to make a living...you will do well to break even....usually you are in the red. And if you get into showing, THAT is a money eating monster all by itself, and you will find yourself feeding its insaitable appetite at every turn! This is not to discourage you from pursuing your passion, just be sure you are aware of the reality of it all!