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Originally Posted by Yorkiesrtoocute  I have noticed lately people getting new puppy's like they are free and you have no expenses. Let me add I spend thousands on my dogs yearly. Good quality food, groomers, shots, heartworm test, heartworm preventative, flea preventitave, not to mention we treat our grass for fleas, dental care, clothes, treats. I bathe them at least 1 time a week. They get flea and heartworm treatment once a month on time. Groom them daily, and brush there teeth 3 times a week. Plus the monthly expenses. Please if you are going to get a dog calculate the expenses call your vet get estimates on preventatives trifexis for small yorkies is 130+ tax for 6 months. Teeth cleaning is 300-500 every year. Shots and worm test + heartworm test 200-300. I hate to see these great dogs end up in shelters because of the expenses, heartworms, or potty training issues. I love my baby's and hate to see people be so careless. Yes dogs pee and poo. Floors can get damaged. To add they are selling these dogs to early they should be with the breeder till 12 weeks.Sorry to be so rude reality check. They wount be cute and puppy's for ever. |
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on entire post....animals are loving, fun, companions for some, BUt, if you do not have the funds for vet care, proper food, grooming (if ness.) do not even think about getting one. They can be very costly. I have had babies that had heart problems, cushings disease, colitis, pancreatitis, 4 babies each had one of these conditions, cost thousands of dollars over a course of 2 or 3 years, so if you can't afford the up keep or medical attention, do not think about getting a dog.