Trying to do the right thing. My tshi szu mix got his first two sets of shots on time. The third set was about three weeks late. We are about three weeks late for this set. I absolutely cannot afford the shots. the last time I took him the vet chastised me for being late. I explained the financial situation and instead of helping me to make arrangements, he told the tech that I would have to pay for the next office visit (I got him from a store and for the amount I paid for him the first three office visits were covered) I wanted to go to a different vet but they want his shot records. I can't afford to pay the fee for a copy of the records and then go pay for a new office visit and the shots. I'm trying to do the right thing by having my pet vaccinated but why must they make it so difficult for us. I've concluded that the original vet is an *** and I don't want to give him my money to attack and insult me.
Should we start over with a new vet? Should I skip the last set?
2006-12-03 02:34:34 · 6 answers · asked by saga j 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Go ahead and look for a Vet that will let you arrange Payments.
Arrangeing Payments should be normal because there is no way without Psychic or Precognative powers to tell exactly how much a visit is going to turn into.
Start calling Vets and asking friends for Vets. Ask if you can make payments. They will probably want you to pay something down (before they start doing things with your pet) just to make sure you aren't going to get help and run.
Don't freak out if you get a Lecture though,... the Vets should LOVE animals,.. but they need to also be able to understand financl troubles. If you get one that allows payments it means you can have work done on time (think about it).
[Remember to Keep Receipts of EVERYTHING]
2006-12-03 02:46:41 · answer #1 · answered by sailortinkitty 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your puppy is probably protected by the shots he has had, and you probably won't have to pay for a copy of his records, but I have to address some of the things you said. Why do you think vets are "making it so difficult?" Most vets are open 6 or 7 days a week, and many have evening and weekend appointments available. Most will accept walk ins, too, with no extra fee, and most take credit cards so you can pay over time. Most vets don't accept payments because they have learned time and time again that if people don't have credit of their own, they are a very bad credit risk. If the credit companies won't extend credit to you, why do you expect your vet to do it??? And lastly, WHY DID YOU GET A PUPPY YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO TAKE CARE OF??? If you can't even afford a set of shots, what would you do if he got sick? If you think a parvo shot is expensive, try paying to treat a dog with parvo. Are you going to be able to get him neutered, or are you going to risk all the health and behavior problems that unneutered dogs are prone to? Are you going to do any kind of obedience classes, or are those beyond your budget, too? You got him at a pet store, so you probably paid hundreds of dollars for this mixed breed dog, when you could have gotten one out of the paper or from the pound for much less. You can blame the vet all you want for your failure to care for this pup, but the fact is you should not have gotten him if you don't have the time and resources to take care of him.
2006-12-03 03:34:38 · answer #2 · answered by Annie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really can do either, or you can give him the last set yourself, and then take him another vet when you have the money to get the rabies. Tell the new vet that the old one was an A** and that all you need is the rabies shots. As to giving them yourself, you can get shots for them at a local feed store or tractor supply. You mix the vials together into one vial using the needle, shake it well, and then pull the vaccine into your needle, then bunch up the scruff of the neck and insert the needle into the "tent" formed, it has to go under the skin, but not so deep as to go into muscle.
With your puppy already having his first two sets, giving these last shots yourself should be fine. Call another vet, and get prices for the rabies. Don't let the vet pressure you for more than that - just tell the vet that he has all the shots he needs but the rabies and that the rabies is all you want - they can't make you get more than that. Tell your vet that your last vet was supposed to give rabies but did not or something.
2006-12-03 03:03:38 · answer #3 · answered by Timberwolf 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should be able to get copies of your records or have the new vet call the old vet and have the records faxed. They should have their last set of vaccines at or after 16 weeks of age, and then a rabies vaccine should be given.
I highly recommend that you NOT give the vaccines yourself. There is always the chance that dogs can have an acute allergic reaction to the vaccine. If it happens it will be within 5 minutes of the vaccine, and if it is severe you wouldn't be able to get to the vet fast enough.
2006-12-03 06:43:04 · answer #4 · answered by lesrvt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about your home state but in mine (i'm a professional groomer) we ask that you have the first two sets and a rabies vac. current. in my opinion, you're fine with the three sets and that vet you were using is very lucky it wasn't someone like me he was attacking. also, i'm not sure if he can withhold your records from you. may be worth looking into.
2006-12-03 06:24:22 · answer #5 · answered by llsnwtsn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to either another vet or to the RSPCA/Animal Welfare.Explain your situation,offer to pay installments,as you do not want any harm to come to your dog.I'm sure one of these would look on your situation favorably.Good luck.
2006-12-03 02:47:59 · answer #6 · answered by gerald8018 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋