So many say they can not afford a trip to the vet. Don't you all realize that a routine vet trip really isn't that expensive. Your pets need their shots.
2007-01-16 04:20:24 · 15 answers · asked by Fish Lover 5 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
'67 Shelby GT
In my opinion, it doesn't border on cruelity, it is cruelity.
2007-01-16 04:29:51 · update #1
Unfortunately, that's one of the primary reasons our shelters are full today.
Most people get an animal because its:
1. fun
2. cool
3. for companionship
4. to pickup chicks or guys at the park (ok, that's not on the list, but I hear it all the time).
5. "I had one when I was a kid and it was so easy" (they forgot that mom took all the responsibility).
I encourage people everyday to "DO THE RESEARCH".
Vaccinations can be free at many pet stores or shelters. Shelters run low cost spay and neuter services, and there are many resources for funding for catastrophic illnesses.
Bottomline though is that you must really ask yourself if you can:
A. Be responsible and afford the required care for your pet
B. Train your pet to be a "responsible citizen".
C. Devote time and energy to your pet.
D. Assure that your pet is spayed or neutered and has all the required vaccinations to prevent catastrophic illness, or unwanted puppies or kitties.
2007-01-16 04:30:16 · answer #1 · answered by Kathleen N 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree completely!!...we have cats at home and you do have to take that into consideration with pets...not just routine visits but if something happens also...we had a cat that at 10mths old had a urinary tract infection the only problem is that by the time we realized it he was pretty sick so between the supplies (catheter) and the hospital stay the bill was close to $500.00...so people should keep that in mind too....but I also want to add one thing...I think it would be nice if vets would offer more discounts or free services to people who adopt cats and kittens from the shelters just because that is one more cat or kitten off the street and into a loving home...just a thought...some may not agree!!!
2007-01-16 12:31:55 · answer #2 · answered by Em H. 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We love our pets! They are great friends, companions.
We don't always count the cost ahead of time, but then we don't always count the cost on other things either, do we?
I get my cats shots at the low cost clinic (Luv My Pets) that routinely sets up at Petco. The vet charges at least 3 times the amount for the shots and if my kitties are well and healthy, I don't see the point in wasting money.
If they really get sick or hurt, I do take them to a vet. It's not exactly in my budget, but somehow I've always made it through and they are happy, healthy and well.
2007-01-16 12:50:42 · answer #3 · answered by rugbee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i totally agree with you 100%. i have two 7month old kittens and when i got them i knew the responsibility in having them. i am 19 years old and live on my own and hold a full time job and its hard sometimes but my cats have all their shots and my little girl has an appt. to get fixed the 31st. ( the little boy got fixed 1week ago)
it was only 40$ for him and for her it will be 50$. their shots all together cost me 250$ but i just didnt take them all at once for them.
it is cruelty and i just told someone that it is illegal. animals may be healthy without there shots but god forbid something happen to them. how awful would that peron feel if there animal got rabies or lukemia?
i really hope everyone who has a pet reads this question and all the answers to it and realizes what they are doing to there pet
2007-01-16 12:50:28 · answer #4 · answered by betsy032187 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Great question! I have friends who do not take their pets to the vet b/c they said they "cannot afford" it...and they have quite a few animals. Their one dog has these super long toenails and it's really disgusting. They don't even try to keep them healthy at home. I think it borders on animal cruelty if the owners do not take them for routine exams, shots, etc.
2007-01-16 12:27:37 · answer #5 · answered by YSIC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter has 2 shih tzus and does not have a large income - her husband is unable to work and she is on benefits. Her two dogs are a real joy to the family, but she is a responsible owner . Both dogs are registered with the PDSA and there are facilities where she lives for discount vaccinnations. We feel strongly that people should not be allowed to keep animals if they are neither vaccinated nor given proper veterinary treatment when ill.
2007-01-16 12:44:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even when times are tough, I mean really tough. I still manage to get my dogs to the vet. Shots are one thing and an annual check up is another. At the very least if you own a pet take them for a check up eyes,ears,nose,and teeth...blood test for heartworms and pick up a rabies shot. That's atleast saying you care...then make some arragement to get the rest taken care of promoptly..meanwhile keep your dog isolated so he doesn't catch anything from other dogs!
2007-01-16 12:43:57 · answer #7 · answered by knightn_gal 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people I know didn't intend to have pets because they knew they couldn't afford them. But they ended up with five cats, strays who needed a home. They feed the cats and let them stay in the barn for warmth, but that's all they can do. Some people are just being kind and doing what they can. There are too many animals out there and not enough homes or room in shelters.
2007-01-16 12:43:19 · answer #8 · answered by RenaMac 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Animal can give people comfort and/or support. A routine vet check is important, but it can be very hard to pay and the cost keeps going up.
2007-01-16 12:28:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's very true. You can always go to the Feed Store & buy any vaccine there is & give them yourself. The only thing you have to have a vet give them is Rabbies & I can get Rabbies shots for around $6.
2007-01-16 12:30:48 · answer #10 · answered by Blues 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋