Im getting a new dog and have some questions.

[EmilyB]

FFS..if you have to ask about the cost of adequate care for a pet. please let someone else own it.

[Tarolisol]

Wow, this is the last thing i thought would happen in this forum, im being flamed for getting a dog, and for everyones information i have plenty of money, enough money to own and care for numerious amounts of dogs if we really want to get into it. I am very careful with my money that is all if i can get somthing used for cheaper then why not. As for the vaccinations it was a simple question, i just could not remember the cost. Its not that i care what the cost will be. And i know dogs are expensive, I do own one already, and that dog a couple months ago was in the vet for three days with some sort of sickness which cost me 1200 dollars. So before people start to flames maybe they should be informed.

[Willow]

im not flaming you but i was a little worried, dogs can get expensive. i used to be an adoption rep for greyhound pets of america and the stuff ive seen people try an cut corners on would astound you. that said im not a super huge fan of vets, sure the dogs go when they are sick or need shots but seem to be in the same class as dentists. both my dentist and vet continually try and sell me and my dogs crap we don't need or want. i wish they were more like health care providers rather than salespeople. it's really annoying when my vets says you know i know you love your dog so you should really be feeding her this all natural kangaroo and ostridge mix of food at a mere 75 bucks a bag, sara open this gentleman’s tailgate and lets slide a palate in for him. this got so ridiculas one point i little got into a shouting match with the receptionist and pulled my business of 5 dogs from him

btw shelties are great dogs, my neighbors on both sides have one. very sweet playful dogs.

[Tarolisol]

Thanks willow for the comments, see that is what i was looking for something constructive. Vets can get a little rediculus but what can you do my dog was incredible sick and throwing up blood so i had no choice but to take her to the vet. They did sell me some wierd food, but it was just a real bland rice and chicked food that didnt cost much more then the regular food anyways, and they didnt expect me to use that food for ever. They were really help, but the bill was crazy but my dogs still with us so thats all that matters.