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05-07-2009, 01:02 PM
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Lets see,
We pay $25 per visit for two dogs to go out with the walker, or $13 to be let out throughout the day if the weather is miserable. I pay $75 per month to insure both of our current dogs. We put out approximately $150 per month in food alone. Plus one of our dogs is a big chewer, and we spend a large amount on regular toy replacement, so that works out to be 1-3 toys per month. Tentatively for numbers I got $30 a month to insure the puppy, we estimated about $80 a month in food, plus we assumed the same cost for toys as Matia. Adding the puppy onto our dogwalker plan is additionally more costly, because a young puppy cannot go out in groups with our older dogs yet, or the three of them have to go on group walks with just themselves. Regardless though she eventually brings the walker total up to $35 for walks, and $17 for in-house stuff. The puppy also still requires her spay, which has been recommended by her current vet to be after she's hit the 5 month mark. This was one of the photos we got.  
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05-07-2009, 02:49 PM
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I think it is better to estimate on the high end rather then low ball with dog. Every vet visit with a rottie usually costs $500 on the average... I am not joking. My rottie Cyren was spayed last year and had some xrays done on her hips and elbows... $1300 grand total. We had to put Sabre down prior to that due to cancer, it was over $600 for the house call, and for us to take him to the crematorium. Fergus our stafford sprained his front leg, it was $250 for the xrays. For my two pups now, it costs about $200 a month for food and toys.
I should be a dog walker for a living since they make some good coin. I thought about out here, but most dogs are left to roam on their own. Mine get out for two hours a day at least in the spring/summer months and an hour in the winter. Wow, I would be rich just taking care of my two if I got paid for it. I would love to take on this boxer pup, but she would not fit into things. Cyren is where I want her for training but Fergus is a little pecker and I am still working with him... I know the energy a boxer pup has and don't feel like bringing a crate back into the house. Cyren never needed one and Fergus needed one for about three months. He is little so small his did not take up space in the house. I have been wanting to add another dog to the house, since I really miss having three. However with the lack of work and the expense of the fish tank, I just cannot stretch things that thin until the economy improves. I hope this cute boxer find a home, she is a sweetie.
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05-07-2009, 03:09 PM
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Cute looking boxer. Nice to see her face isn't too scrunched up.
What are you guys feeding for dog food? I am feeding one of the most expensive brands out there, and my costs aren't near yours. My dog eats about 3 cups per day, what do yours eat? Of course my dog is 10 1/2 years old as well, but still very active - that's a boxer thing for sure!!! 
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05-07-2009, 03:31 PM
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Mine get the turkey Evo. It has carbs in it due to the high activity levels of the pups. My old guy was on the Evo red meat chunks, he loved it!! They also get chicken breast, thighs and legs cooked with the bones removed of course, liver, kidney, and whatever else we might be eating. I have the kibble out for them when they are hungry, however I cook their meals. As a matter of fact, I am making their breakfast right now
 They also get veggies and yogurt with flax seed in it.Some days they will eat their kibble and then go without touching it for a few days... depends on how much they did that day. They do get treats of dog cookies, and cheese as well. They are spoiled but they are my only children. Quote:
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05-07-2009, 05:03 PM
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My girl in on Orijen - Six Fresh Fish. She also gets mixed in her food 1 can of sardines a week, a couple scoops of yogurt every other day and an egg on Sunday mornings. She also gets small cheese cubes, bananas, apples, oranges, and other fruits/vegs for treats. Oh, and the occasional bull stix, but only out in the backyard.
I have been meaning to pick up some quality salmon oil and also some flax seed to add to her diet as well. Any suggestions on what is best to get?  P.S. I hope we aren't derailing your thread Catherine.. 
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05-07-2009, 05:21 PM
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I buy the organic golden ground flax seed from Costco... for $9.99. Large container and awesome price. I buy it for myself for my yogurt, but always share it with the pups. Not too sure where to get the salmon oil, but I would think Costco would have it there too.
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