[Njagdu] Vet costs

[Lester Cameron]

hello my name is lester and my dogsname is m j  
he is a german shepard got him from seeing eye 
I have had him for 6 years  
my dog is 9 years old on the 23rd of february 
this mite just help you with the cost of pills 
he has colitis  for about 2 years and he takes 3 different pills 
this is what I do I ask my vet to give me a prescription  and I take it to a drug  store and the price is a big saving 
most pills you take a  dog can take also  just tell the pills are for a dog 
and also I have to buy him prescription dog food and I get that on line 
a 27 pound bag cost me 72dollars for about 7 weeks 
in 2years I spent about 4thousand dollars  
to make him well again I love him 
but when you love your dog money just doesn’t  mean a thing 
good luck with your old dog and a new one 

From: Tracy Carcione via Njagdu 
Sent: Friday, February 19, 2016 2:19 PM
To: 'New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users' 
Cc: Tracy Carcione 
Subject: Re: [Njagdu] Vet costs

Thanks Tracey.  I’ve written it down.  Hopefully I’ll remember to read it next year before I have to buy routine meds again.

I hope your wait for a successor dog is not too long.  Good luck.  Keeping a retired dog is extra work and cost, but I’m glad the old boy can stay with us.  He’s worth any trouble.

Tracy, Krokus and Ben

 

 

From: Njagdu [mailto:njagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tracey Frost via Njagdu
Sent: Friday, February 19, 2016 1:27 PM
To: 'New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users'
Cc: Tracey Frost
Subject: Re: [Njagdu] Vet costs

 

Hi Tracy:

 

That is about what vets charge in NJ, especially if you want a quality veterinarian. For Frontline products, I generally get them through Entirely Pets which you can access through the Internet and use their 800 number. I get my Heartgard Plus from Entirely Pets as well. The only medications I get from the vet are what is required for whatever treatment is required. I know what you mean because I am on the replacement list myself and want to keep my retired dog as well. 

 

Hope this helps.

 

Sincerely, 

 

 

 

Tracey Frost and Coral 

 

From: Njagdu [mailto:njagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via Njagdu
Sent: Friday, February 19, 2016 10:24 AM
To: 'New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users' <njagdu at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Tracy Carcione <carcione at access.net>
Subject: [Njagdu] Vet costs

 

I took my retired guide to the vet yesterday for his annual checkup, rabies vaccine, etc.

I paid $950 for the checkup, vaccines, a year’s worth of Heartguard and Nexguard, plus a year of Nexguard for my current guide.

I was a bit schocked.  Good thing I’ve got a good job!

Is this about what it costs for a vet visit in NJ, or is my vet charging a lot?  I’m pretty sure it’s the pills that are so expensive.

Tracy, with Krokus and Ben

 



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