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Originally Posted by Oregongirl  MAGIC GENIE...I agree that people look down on us at times for how much we pay for our purebreds. But, it is OUR choice, not theirs. They always ask for whatever reason. Then, they go WOW! Well guess what, my dogs are well cared for and loved. From the day they are born.
LADY JANE...As far as medical coverage by the vet for the cost of $400.00 per dog for two years, I have to agree about the cost of Vets. I go to the best Vet ever. I know each trip is expensive. But, these are my kids. The Vets know this. I wish there was some sort of control on the costs or oversee by someone (not the government) on the costs. We have TWO vets offices in our small town. The one is much less costly than the one I go to. But, I have heard horrible stories about the less expensive one. I have never set foot in his offices. I need to learn how to do my dogs shots by myself. I need to get the Scripts filled at my pharmacy instead of the Vet. Our pharmacy offers this to us. I have never taken advantage of the services the pharmacy offers. |
I know all about vet costs....I have no problem paying what I pay because I seek out the best and I know what their overhead is. The day that I cannot properly vet my pups is the day they should not be with me.
I agree that usually you get what you pay for....I have seen people get really cheap dentals and surgeries done and it scares me for their pups. There is no way a vet can short cut on things like that....and I believe that most anesthetic deaths occur due to improper supervision (which requires more employees the vet must pay for) and/or outdated anesthetic protocols.
It is always good to compare prices....but it is important to know if the quality matches.