Vet Expenses

[wantingayorkie]

Hi everyone! I'm doing research and budgeting for when I get my Yorkie one day soon hopefully! Anyway, I know money is something some people don't want to talk about but if your willing I'd like to know how much to expect in cost if I have a perfect healthy babie who just needs routine care? Plus, what is the routine care for a yorkie?

[Ellie May]

LOL

I certainly don't mind talking about it but there is no such thing as a healthy guarantee. Even a pup that checks out healthy could cost you THOUSANDS in ONE year.

Three sets of shots plus rabies and bordatella and a wellness visit would be $100-$200. Then you have spay/neuter ($85-$500). That is the first year. Don't forget about heartworm med (atleast $60 a year) and flea med if you use it.

[chachi]

Vet costs seem to vary per state. The first year I paid $225 per yorkie for puppy shots. I paid $110 for a spay and $90 for A neuter. I had some visits that probably amounted to $400. Whenever My dogs needed medications the bills would be higher. If you buyheartworm and flea meds from the vet you will have that expense. I am not sure how much that is since I buy mine online. Now that they are adults I have their annual visits which are $200 each which is for shots, wellness bloodwork, and heartworm test. Plus anytime I take them in because they are sick

[grayxie]

Don't forget the unexpected emergency visits, those cost the most.

[wantingayorkie]

How do I choose a good Vet Doc? Should I stay away from the vet inside petsmart?

[Ellie May]

Banfield works well for some and not for others. It would depend on if you like the doctors in there. I prefer 24 hour emergency service, a vet with good bedside manner, one that will listen to you and take your thoughts into consideration while not pushing anything on you, someone who uses the right anesthesia and surgical protocol and will not charge you for phone calls.

[chachi]

Recommendations from other small dog owners is a good way to find a Vet. I dont know anything about the vets in Petsmart but would be afraid they would not do the same testing or be as thorough as a regular vet

[tumismom]

hmm..it's hard to say for me since i get freaked out over little thing and take them to the vet..i swear i should live next door to their vet . So i can't have a certain budget since i know i will always go over it. me and my hubby try to do $500 a month for the girls, well sometimes we do go over. poor hubby.

[BLEU BOY BARBER]

I Got My Baby In Otober Totally Healthy And It Is Jan And Within A Matter Of 6 Months Medically I Am In The 4 Digits Another Words Between 5-8 Thousand Dollars

Without Taking Into Consideration Medically

Such As Clothes
Stairs
Bed
Bedding
Toys
Ummm You Really Wanna Know
Carrier
Harness
Treats Food

In Just 6 Months About 3 Grand No Exaageration

Ok Now The Cost Of Him Well Lets Say Over A Grand And Under 3 Grand

Good Luck

Research Read Research Read Research Read Research Read!!!!!
If You Dont Have The Money I Suggest Get Another Baby... Yorkies Are High Maintenance But Worth It If You Can Afford It

Hugs
Vicki

[grayxie]

Cheaper is not allways better, either is the most expensive. Ask people you know that have pets of similar size and where they go, and if they would recommend it. I've been going to the same vet for almost 30 years, over that time they have added to the practice including more doctors, procedures, and medical equipment. So if there is ever an emergency I know they will be able to do it there, instead of sending me somewhere else.

[sexiixtc]

like everyone has said.. it all varies.. plus, you're taking into consideration that this is a tiny dog.. you will be more worried if they jump off of something the wrong way.. if it starts coughing in a weird way (which could be just a regular cough or something more serious).. if they have weird colored poo.. which most of the time is nothing..

there's just so much more with the smaller breeds you don't consider.. I know for a fact I didn't...

but they get you so hooked on the breed