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Perfect Pet?
Asked by A.D. from Eau Claire
on April 8, 2011
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My daughter is 5 years old. I was thinking about getting her/the family a pet but I am not sure what to get. Is there an inexpensive pet that is good for that age and ...
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- Well I am sure you heard this already a fish is the only thing other then sea monkeys or a hermit crab or some thing she can really only look at and not touch . I pers...
- My youngest three have hamsters (they are 4, 6 & 7). I know you said you don't want them because it might nip but of our hamsters, and we've had them several months, t...
- I would say either a fish or adopt an adult persian cat. When you adopt an adult, you already know their personality and you are doing a nice thing. Persians are so...
Pet Adoption
Asked by H.M. from San Francisco
on March 19, 2010
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We no longer can keep our 6 months old shih tzu due to a new situation in our home. I looking into finding her a new home but want to ensure that she goes to a good h...
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- Hi Sandra, I'm so sorry you have to re-home Bella, it's never an easy decision. I am a member of a few rescues and everywhere here is right, talking to an all bree...
- No it isn't over the line to require a home visit but another suggestion is to Google shih-tzu or small breed rescue and find a group in your area.
- There are breed-specific rescue/adoption groups. We got our black lab from Golden Gate Lab Rescue and she was a fantastic dog. We had to fill out a pretty extensive ...
Low Cost Pet Vaccinations in Flower Mound
Asked by R.K. from Dallas
on May 28, 2006
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Does anyone know where to get cheap shots for dogs in the Lewisville/Flower Mound/Highland Village area? Thanks
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- Hi Emily, The company I work with offers a savings plan for pets. You can save up to 80% on vet visits. We have several vets in the Frisco in our network. Contact m...
- Its been my experience that EVERY PetCo store offers a "Love My Pet" shots on a regular basis. Just call your closest store to find out when the next clinic is.
- Emily, I use Mobile Vet ###-###-####). They come to Lewisville once or twice a week. They offer low cost vaccinations. Let me know if you have any questions. D.
Pet Vet and Boarding
Asked by C.G. from Dallas
on July 15, 2008
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A two-fold question:
1. My dog needs his vaccinations updated. We've used Banfield at Petsmart previously, but I am usually made to feel like a bad owner and pressu...
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- I highly recommend Creature Comfort Animal Clinic in South Arlington (its worth the drive!) I previously worked there for 11 years as a vet tech, the doctors are wonde...
- i hate banfield and am having a problem with them right now. they are major con artists at "upselling". we used them because i liked the fact that i could drop my dog...
- Vet- the best I have found- Tara Animal Hospital ###-###-#### Pet Sitters that will come to you Creature Comfort ###-###-#### or my friend Robin does pet sitti...
Is Pet Insurance Worth Getting?
Asked by T.D. from Chicago
on July 20, 2009
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We are getting a puppy next Monday. We have never owned a dog before so we are unsure of the financial expectations. We are looking into pet insurance for at least the...
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- We use VPI, just the accident/illness. It didn't seem worth it for the vaccines and such. Trust me if your dog has some catastrophe (broken limb, ingestion of foreign ...
- Be very careful! There are a lot of loopholes with many pet insurance companies!! We currently have Embrace pet insurance for our Newfoundland. I did lots and lots of ...
- I have two dogs, both with insurance. For my older dog, I bought it after a weekend of routine and emergency care that totaled $1000. I bought insurance for my secon...
What Do You Do When You Can't Afford Medical Care for a Pet?
Asked by J.G. from Minneapolis
on April 13, 2011
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We have an 8 year old dog and I've been paying about 100.00/ month in care for her (pet insurance, food, medications). Her conditions, though not life threatening, are...
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- Talk to the vet and call around to see who is willing to allow a payment plan. Look for grants online and ask vets if they know of any aid, funding or grants to help ...
- Have you checked with the vet college at the University of Minnesota? Sometimes colleges offer reduced fees for care. They even have clinical trials - does your dog ...
- My 10 yr old boxer has been slowly 'acting his age.' He has a little bit of a limp - I think hip issues - and he has a small tumor on his back. I cannot afford to ta...
Inexpensive Pet Vaccinations
Asked by M.S. from Phoenix
on December 23, 2009
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We moved back to the valley a little over a year ago and our cats are due for their shots. We used to take them to a clinic in Tucson where you pay $10 a shot and no v...
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- You can actually get pet vaccines from some pharmacies and give them yourself. The box comes with instructions how to give them. I have gotten them from Walgreen's in ...
- We vaccinatee our dogs at the Spay and Nueter Clinic. www.spayaz.com There are several around the valley. It is very affordable- at least compared to the vets offi...
- Petco stores have vaccination clinics once or twice per month. You just pay for the shots with no visit fee. You can find the store near you and their clinic schedule ...
PET Vaccinations
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on February 13, 2012
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Our dog Grady is due for his shots. We don't board him so we are thinking to not do the Bordatella shot done.
Fellow dog owners - if you don't board your dog - do y...
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- Our dog has never had the Bordatella shot (she's 9). We never board her. The only other dog she is ever around is her brother (my mom owns). Hopefully DVMmom will ...
- I worked at a vet. Most people do not get the bordatella vaccine/spray if they don't board or go to groomers or go to dog parks.. if your dog is like mine, and doesn't...
- i get it because my in laws go camping and their dog could be exposed and bring it home also we go to dog parks
Pet Health
Asked by L.T. from Dallas
on October 21, 2008
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After spending another $100 at the vet yesterday on shots and health check ect. I started wondering - How many of you get your pets all the recomended shots all the ti...
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- I get my dogs their shots once a year. WE go to a place in Denton where they are low cost. It was $40 total to get both my dogs the parvo, rabies, and the other one ...
- My husband is a Vet. and I can tell you that you need to take them in every year. Always get heartworm prevenative because if they get them they are very expensive to...
- I have 3 dogs and 2 cats. I take the dogs every year and now that 2 are over 10 our vet does not recommned annual shots for older dogs. My 2 older dogs (11 & 15) hav...
Can a Person Who Never Had a Pet Become a Dog/cat Person???
Asked by C.G. from Dallas
on June 1, 2010
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My daughter wants a puppy/kitty and I'm finding myself liking the idea very much, I'm leaning towards a puppy; however I have never had a dog or any other pet and I'm ...
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- I didn't read any of your responses, but I wanted to tell you to do research on the breed you might get. For instance, Labs are wonderful family dogs, but they can che...
- It doesn't sound like you're ready for the responsibility of a pet. Ultimately the responsibility will be yours even if it is your daughter's pet because you are the ...
- You don't say how old your daughter is, so I don't know if she will really be able to care for the dog. I am not a big animal person and my older son was not either. M...
