So, I am wondering how breeders keep their costs down to a manageable level. I just got back from the vets last night and I am pretty shocked at the costs incurred. For those who may be interested in breeding, I really need to emphasize that it is not a profitable enterprise
The first $700 in vet costs was not regular, and resulted from Skylark retaining one kitten. Then the kittens developed diarrhea and had to be on antibiotics.
My first regular vet check for the kittens was per kitten:
$30 vaccine
$50 exam fee ($78 regular)
$15 wormer
Their second vet check was:
$30 vaccine
$50 exam
$15 Revolution
Now, is it completely necessary for a complete exam for the second vet check? They had seen the kittens 4 weeks prior and they were obviously healthy and thriving. Why subject the poor little things to another temperature reading.
I have read online and heard from other breeders that they do their own exams and vaccines. They just get the rabies shot done by a licensed vet if they do it.
The first $700 in vet costs was not regular, and resulted from Skylark retaining one kitten. Then the kittens developed diarrhea and had to be on antibiotics.
My first regular vet check for the kittens was per kitten:
$30 vaccine
$50 exam fee ($78 regular)
$15 wormer
Their second vet check was:
$30 vaccine
$50 exam
$15 Revolution
Now, is it completely necessary for a complete exam for the second vet check? They had seen the kittens 4 weeks prior and they were obviously healthy and thriving. Why subject the poor little things to another temperature reading.
I have read online and heard from other breeders that they do their own exams and vaccines. They just get the rabies shot done by a licensed vet if they do it.