Littlest is about to have his last dental. This little guy has had about 4 maybe 5 since I've had him.
All run about $500. Sometimes more.
This wham bam thank you mam estimate is upwards of $800.
Worth it for the little guy.
Should have got the property first then fostered dogs. The tens of thousands of dollars I've spent on these canine buddies would have been a hell of a downpayment...then again I wouldn't have the daily joy of my little canine crew.
A small part of me thinks Ill never get my hands on the trial transcripts.
My dog had a dental last year and it was around $300 if I remember correctly. No extractions, though. Definitely worth it, health-wise. Avoiding rotten teeth, gum disease and possible heart problems.
ReplyDeleteI, too, ponder what life would be like without my dogs....sometimes feel like they hold me back.
I feel guilty for thinking that too...but it's true. Job limitations because I can't travel or be in the field for days on end, the difficulties of renting with 3 dogs (I'd otherwise find the cheapest room and save save save), not being able to travel and experience other cultures.
DeleteLittles only has 4 top teeth left and not many more on the bottom. The quote is for all to be removed. The veterinarian basically said it would only be a matter of months before he'd need more dental care...which is consistent with having to do yearly rentals.
Its been 2 years since his last one and it's bad.
I was in a collision where I wasn't at fault in April. The the estimate to fix the damage is about the cost of the dental.
I'm considering rigging up the car and leaving it in all its dented rubbed with red paint glory (my car is white). I think I can safely get away with it.
At this rate I'll never pay off my credit card ($5,000). Thankfully loans associated with college are almost paid...less then $2,000 to go.
I hate debt and just want to get out of this hole. It's always one thing after another though. I imagine it's like this for many others as well.
I'm sorry to ask, but I don't know; what will Littles eat with no teeth? Canned food? I wonder if dental problems are common for his breed. My aunt and uncle had an elderly Chihuahua who had the same issues. She was able to crunch tiny kibble with her handful of teeth.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry Meredith. Debt is the modern slavery. Today the slavery is to the bank/corporate masters. I'm also heavily in debt (thank goodness my old vehicles are paid for) at almost age 60. There just aren't enough good jobs to pay the masters anymore.
ReplyDeleteI've had dogs almost my entire life. When I did not have them, it was true. Free to go on vacation or a spontaneous overnight without extensive planning. I have one German Shepherd left here who's about eight years old. I think once she passes, that will be it for me.
I have the flock, but house sitters (teenagers) around here seem to be much more interested in taking care of birds. Sort of a novelty I guess.
Hang in there. Get out of debt while you're young. It stinks when you're older.
Duckmama