I live in britain and i neeed to get my dogs injections (he's a puppy great dane i should be picking up on thursday) is there anywhere i can get them cheaper than the vets like the rspca, i hear they can help you out if your pet gets poorly and you cant afford a vet, is this right?
2007-07-10 05:20:09 · 21 answers · asked by dark-knight 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Do you mean can't afford? Or do you mean I want a new car, some more faggs or a few pints? ... and, so, I need the money for other things.
RSPCA and PDSA are there to help our animals who are in desperate need of medical attention - please don't abuse this and deprive some poor creature who really needs their help.
2007-07-10 05:53:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
Should you really be getting a puppy if you cant afford to give him injections? Dogs cost a LOT of money to look after! If you do get a dog I would recommend pet insurance which costs about £10 per month and then if your dog gets hurt or ill you wont have to pay anything. If you get a dog or puppy from the rspca it will already have had its injections and be microchipped so the dog will be a lot cheaper
2007-07-11 07:44:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't mean to be unkind or negative but if you can't afford the injections then I don't think you should be getting a dog.
Dogs are relatively cheap to keep until something unexpected happens & they need an operation, overnight stay at the vets or just pills for anything & then it gets expensive.
Pet insurance can sound like a good idea but, as I found out after paying it for over a year, many illnesses are not covered. I suggest you think very, very carefully about the implications of the cost of vets bills. After all, if your pet need treatment you can't just put it off until you can better afford it.
2007-07-10 10:31:41 · answer #3 · answered by monkeyface 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try the PDSA. Try local vets to see if they operate the PDSA scheme for people on benefits to receive free treatments via their vet. But if you can't even afford jabs for your Great Dane then you shouldn't be getting that puppy - the breed is GIANT and needs special care, lots of good food, and the right exercise - it sounds to me as though you're not in a position to care for it properly. What happens if it breaks a leg or gets sick - what will you do then?? Can you afford the annual booster jabs?? Think about it - a dog is for life.
2007-07-10 06:21:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can afford the shots just pay to get them done at a vet. The humane societies and other places who offer shots and surgeries at cheap rates are run by donations that come in their doors and should only be used by people who need the help. If you really can't afford the shots call your local rspca or whatever is in Britain and ask them about their services.
2007-07-10 05:25:12 · answer #5 · answered by Teresa V 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
yes the rspca and the pdsa do help with animal health costs if on benefits and to those out there that say you shouldnt have pets if you cant afford them when i first got my cats and dogs i was working to be able to keep my animals i then had a breakdown and was signed off sick and have been ever since so are you saying they should of been rehomed is it their fault i had a breakdown no so why should they suffer
2007-07-11 11:20:38 · answer #6 · answered by arniesmum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...I strongly suggest not buying the pup as if you can shell out for a dog like that you are expected to be able to foot all the vets bills aswell. Your breeder (if a good one) would most likely refuse you the pup anyway if you cant afford to keep it. I would wait untill you CAN afford to keep the dog before you buy it. The charities are not really there as a cheap alternative but for those who really need it. I would really re think buying a dog in your present situation as they are not cheap pets, especially one that is that size!
2007-07-10 21:05:38 · answer #7 · answered by Buttsmear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can afford to keep a Great Dane (think of those food bills), then you can afford to pay for its injections. if you cannot then you should not be contemplating accquiring a Great Dane in the first place.
However you can get help if you go to places like PDSA, your local vet may be able to help you, although Id guess they would come to the same conclusions as me.
2007-07-10 05:29:40 · answer #8 · answered by Mark J 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
check in your area for a P.D.S.P.
Peoples Dispensary for Sick Pets
it's an organisation that can help with treatment,
you will be asked to pay what you can afford or sometimes even donate pet food in exchange for your pets treatment.
ignore any-one who gives you a lecture about having an animal without taking into account the cost.
here in the UK, the P.D.S.P was set up for people in your position.
so when your personal finances improve so will your ability to pay your way, like every one else.
& give that puppy a pat from me.
:)
2007-07-10 05:32:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with a few other posters, if you can afford a Great Dane then you can afford to pay for its jabs yourself.
if you cannot afford the vets bills you should not be getting a dog especially such an expensive one.
2007-07-10 08:12:51 · answer #10 · answered by janemull 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with MarkJ. And don't forget insurance, microchipping, boosters every year. Vet fees that come under the insurance level if he cuts his paw or other minor ailment. This is a serious commitment and you don't sound too commited to me (with respect). Also I hope you live somewhere big enough to excercise this beut and you are getting him from a reputable source.
2007-07-10 05:36:12 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋