I think I just got the best deal...

[BubblPopElectrc]

Originally Posted by tjames02

but I want to see what you guys think. The vet I found for BeBe offers a "puppy package" which includes all of her routine shots, spay and a microchip for $507. [I pay half at her first visit (which is Saturday) and the other half after she's spayed] Is that about average or did I just hit the jackpot?

That's great. I wish I could get something like that!

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Candy317

I don't think thats true in most cases. Most vets like in low-cost s/n clinics do them for cheap to prevent unwanted litters and to add to the problems of pet overpopulation. That doesn't mean they do a worst job than someone who charges more.

I would do a bloodwork though just in case your dog has any health problems that could kill them from going under. Thats for both low-cost AND expensive spays/neuters. Some expensive s/n vets don't do them unless you ask for it.

Some vets are in it for the money. I mean why else would they sell Science Diet dog food, though its a terrible dog food? Because they get profits from doing so.

My dogs are getting fixed in June for $20 each through a low-cost s/n program at our local Humane Society. These people do s/n everyday when they get new dogs at the shetler, so why not trust them? I'm paying 60 dollars to get fixed three dogs, not even half the price some pay to fixed ONE DOG. Why not do it for cheaper? I think they rather see more dogs fixed and less dogs ending up in their shetlers because of people having accidental litters from not affording to fix their pets. The e-collar for post-spay will cost 10 dollars extra, but if you return it they would give you the 10 dollars back. Getting a shetler dog [purebred mind you] that came fixed was about 90 dollars at the Humane Society, image if I had purchased him somewhere else what I would of paid for him, PLUS having to get him fixed?

On 'Be Kind To Animals Week' my city had an event for rabies shots and liscensing for only $15. Whether the dogs were fixed or not, and as we know the liscensing for dogs who aren't fixed are more expensive than those who are.

Another program down here does $10 s/n, but you have to qualified as a low-income person.

I don't understand what you think is not true in most cases. I'm not implying that you can't find a good vet at a low cost, or that a better vet should charge more. I just don't think that the cost should be the major reason you choose the vet. I've heard that many people are happy with the vets who do volunteer work at the Humane Society, and these are often very experienced vets. Certainly something someone on a budget should look into. By the way, you vet sounds fantastic at any price.

[Candy317]

Oh ok, I misunderstood, thanks for clearing that up.

I switched my vets, because they were were too expensive for us. A sugery that is 600 bucks for our current vets, was 900 for the one I was at. Also not that I don't think they cared about my dogs, but they didn't care about them as much as our current vets do. Like checking in on them, ect. The vets I use to go to had different locations and worked with the HS, so I understand with as much advertising they do, the prices would be higher. But this vet is private-owned and they don't do as much advertising, but do more referrals.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Candy317

Oh ok, I misunderstood, thanks for clearing that up.

I switched my vets, because they were were too expensive for us. A sugery that is 600 bucks for our current vets, was 900 for the one I was at. Also not that I don't think they cared about my dogs, but they didn't care about them as much as our current vets do. Like checking in on them, ect. The vets I use to go to had different locations and worked with the HS, so I understand with as much advertising they do, the prices would be higher. But this vet is private-owned and they don't do as much advertising, but do more referrals.

Yeah, in that case you're just paying extra for the advertising, not a good way to find a doctor in my opinion, referrals are always the best.