[Njagdu] Vet costs

[Tracy Carcione]

I have not asked my vet for a guide dog discount.  I'd take it if they
offered, but they don't.
Next year, I'll try one of the online sources people have recommended.
Thanks for the input.
Tracy

> Hi, that is quite the bill there but for all you received it sounds about
> right.
>
> Did you ever try getting your front line etc. from Pet meds?
>
> They offer guide dog discounts and their prices are a little lower I
> think.
>
> The number is 1 800 pet meds.  Try it out and just let them know you would
> like the discount for guide dogs.  Also, do you also ask for a discount
> from
> your vet?  Most offer discounts for working guide dogs.
>
> Good luck to you.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
> Trisha Ebel
>
>
>
> 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'
> Cc: Tracy Carcione
> 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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