Re: Pets - Saving Money Tips
I have to say that while I think it is okay for someone to vaccinate their dog if they have the proper knowledge and means to do so, I do hope everyone still takes their dog/cat/pet in for a yearly check-up. The yearly isn't just for routine shots. It's for the vet to note any changes in weight, energy, teeth, eyes, etcetera. Our vet has detected everything from plaque build-up to cancer in our pets. Some of this, we knew ourselves (plaque build-up does not lead to nice breath), while we would've never picked up on cancer.
If you are going to sacrifice your pet's health for the sake of a few dollars, then please don't have a pet. I have read every response in this thread and don't believe any of the posters would do such a thing, but I also wanted to write this for ANYONE who is reading. Please, when you are trying to save with animals, do your research before doing anything that compromise your pet's quality of life (or even the life itself).
I hope I don't offend...I just feel very strongly about this topic.
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