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newproudmom · 01-14-2009, 07:24 AM

i stopped by petco last night to pick up a chew toy for charlie. The guy I talked to told me about the vaccinations that are also available at petco for pets. The price is not bad. It was $58 for the set of vaccinations that Charlie need at the moment. Have you vaccinated your pet at petco before? I am not sure if I should get Charlie vaccinated with petco or a vet. I am still currently searching for a vet for him.

Bizzymammabee · 01-14-2009, 07:27 AM

I know lots of folks that use the service there. I haven't heard anything adverse about it. It's a great savings because your only paying for the vaccines.

Ellie May · 01-14-2009, 07:27 AM

I would say in most cases it is best to use the vet unless there is a licensed vet there examining the dog first and ready to give emergency treatment should the dog have a reaction.

Wylie's Mom · 01-14-2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

I would say in most cases it is best to use the vet unless there is a licensed vet there examining the dog first and ready to give emergency treatment should the dog have a reaction.

I've been getting our vaccines at our local Humane Ass'n - they are much cheaper and they support the Ass'n

- and they have a full staff on hand.

amandawash · 01-14-2009, 08:31 AM

I would not have my puppy vaccinated by anyone but a licensed vet. Vaccine reactions can be serious and I prefer to know if something should go wrong my boys will be taken care of asap.

KalenatPETCO · 01-14-2009, 09:34 AM

Actually the clinics at PETCO are run by licensed vets, so don't worry, you are in good hands - and you save money too! The only thing is the times of the clinics are different at every store so you have to call the location to see when they have it. All stores have a clinic at least once a month.

Ellie May · 01-14-2009, 10:01 AM

That is good to know about Petco for those who really can't afford appt. with their vet. I really like to put emphasis on a veterinary/patient/client relationship though, so for me I'd rather take my animals to the same vet for everything. That way the vet gets to know the dog and you get to know the vet.

adorame · 01-14-2009, 10:19 AM

I was at our Petco and they post who the vet is that does their vaccine clinic. At ours it's a trusted and respected local vet that has his own clinic too. I do not use that serves but think that it's good that it is available and affordable for people who choose to go that rout.

carmen in nj · 01-14-2009, 10:25 AM

I had used the vaccine services at Petco, and like some of the others, is run by a local vet that has a clinic here in my town. They are well respected and will take care of you in case of an emergency.. I used them when we first moved here to this town and our dog needed his vaccines.
hugs,
Carmen in nj

MollysMum54 · 01-14-2009, 11:00 AM

a good vet will check your dog before giving the vaccine..listen to heart, take temperature etc. make sure they do that at petco.

LauraLove · 01-14-2009, 10:59 PM

we take out cat to petco for the vaccines because it is a lot cheaper. its not like the people who are giving the shots are just the workers of petco, they are still vets and giving a shot doesnt seem like rocket science...so i am sure its fine. my cat never had problems with it. I say if your dog is due for shots and they are having the shot clinic...go right ahead. Right now our puppy is still getting his first couple sets of shots and so we do that with out vet but im sure down the road when he just needs the basic shots up to date we will probably do it at the low cost petco vaccination clinic.

yoon714 · 01-15-2009, 02:47 PM

Yes, Petco vaccinations are great and also money saving! I took Mimi for hers there.

danyellm · 01-15-2009, 02:59 PM

All mine get their vaccinations at petco...their web site that offers it is luvmypet.com they keep a record you can have faxed over to your own vet.
Mine see their vet at least 1x a year for their annual exam but we do vaccines at petco.

newproudmom · 01-15-2009, 03:04 PM

thanks everyone. I have not found a local vet for charlie yet and he is due for his shots. Actually a little behind, so I think I will take him to Petco until we find a vet for him. Thanks.

01-14-2009, 07:24 AM	#1
newproudmom YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: banning, ca Posts: 435	vaccinations from petco i stopped by petco last night to pick up a chew toy for charlie. The guy I talked to told me about the vaccinations that are also available at petco for pets. The price is not bad. It was $58 for the set of vaccinations that Charlie need at the moment. Have you vaccinated your pet at petco before? I am not sure if I should get Charlie vaccinated with petco or a vet. I am still currently searching for a vet for him.

01-14-2009, 07:27 AM	#2
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	I know lots of folks that use the service there. I haven't heard anything adverse about it. It's a great savings because your only paying for the vaccines. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

01-14-2009, 07:27 AM	#3
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I would say in most cases it is best to use the vet unless there is a licensed vet there examining the dog first and ready to give emergency treatment should the dog have a reaction. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

01-14-2009, 08:31 AM	#5
amandawash Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 2,152	I would not have my puppy vaccinated by anyone but a licensed vet. Vaccine reactions can be serious and I prefer to know if something should go wrong my boys will be taken care of asap. __________________ Amanda 's Ranger & Ryder

01-14-2009, 10:01 AM	#7
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	That is good to know about Petco for those who really can't afford appt. with their vet. I really like to put emphasis on a veterinary/patient/client relationship though, so for me I'd rather take my animals to the same vet for everything. That way the vet gets to know the dog and you get to know the vet. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

01-14-2009, 09:34 AM	#6
KalenatPETCO YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1	Actually the clinics at PETCO are run by licensed vets, so don't worry, you are in good hands - and you save money too! The only thing is the times of the clinics are different at every store so you have to call the location to see when they have it. All stores have a clinic at least once a month.

01-14-2009, 10:19 AM	#8
adorame YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,312 Blog Entries: 1	I was at our Petco and they post who the vet is that does their vaccine clinic. At ours it's a trusted and respected local vet that has his own clinic too. I do not use that serves but think that it's good that it is available and affordable for people who choose to go that rout. __________________ Brandy and her love bugs Jeter Axl Yumi Yasha

01-14-2009, 10:25 AM	#9
carmen in nj Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hopatcong, NJ, USA Posts: 4,615 Blog Entries: 74	I had used the vaccine services at Petco, and like some of the others, is run by a local vet that has a clinic here in my town. They are well respected and will take care of you in case of an emergency.. I used them when we first moved here to this town and our dog needed his vaccines. hugs, Carmen in nj __________________ My Etsy shop is OPEN... Carmen in nj

01-14-2009, 11:00 AM	#10
MollysMum54 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England,UK Posts: 1,176	a good vet will check your dog before giving the vaccine..listen to heart, take temperature etc. make sure they do that at petco.

01-14-2009, 10:59 PM	#11
LauraLove Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 160 Blog Entries: 1	we take out cat to petco for the vaccines because it is a lot cheaper. its not like the people who are giving the shots are just the workers of petco, they are still vets and giving a shot doesnt seem like rocket science...so i am sure its fine. my cat never had problems with it. I say if your dog is due for shots and they are having the shot clinic...go right ahead. Right now our puppy is still getting his first couple sets of shots and so we do that with out vet but im sure down the road when he just needs the basic shots up to date we will probably do it at the low cost petco vaccination clinic. __________________ ~LauraandBentley~

01-15-2009, 02:47 PM	#12
yoon714 ♥ Snuggle Bunny ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 823	Yes, Petco vaccinations are great and also money saving! I took Mimi for hers there.

01-15-2009, 02:59 PM	#13
danyellm Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ny Posts: 761	All mine get their vaccinations at petco...their web site that offers it is luvmypet.com they keep a record you can have faxed over to your own vet. Mine see their vet at least 1x a year for their annual exam but we do vaccines at petco. __________________ Danyell yipyapyorkies.com Getting a Yorkie is our only chance to choose a relative

01-15-2009, 03:04 PM	#14
newproudmom YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: banning, ca Posts: 435	thanks everyone. I have not found a local vet for charlie yet and he is due for his shots. Actually a little behind, so I think I will take him to Petco until we find a vet for him. Thanks.