The majority of dogs entering the care of Rescue come in needing all the basic vetting their owners should have provided, but didn't. There are always exceptions, but this is a basic breakdown for any Danes cared for in PA.
|
Service |
Cost |
|
Office Visit |
$35-50 |
|
Fecal Check |
$14-20 |
|
Rabies vacc |
$14-20 |
|
DHLPP |
$14-20 |
|
Heartworm, Lyme & Ehrliccia test |
$30-45 |
|
Interceptor/Heartguard |
$11 (for one month dose) |
|
Total Basic vetting |
$118-166 |
Additional costs that may be incurred or illnesses that sometimes must be treated:
|
Service |
Cost |
|
Spay/neuter |
$200-400 (depending on size, age of dog) |
|
Diagnosis of Wobbler's Syndrome |
$150 |
|
Gold Bead Implants for Wobbler's |
$700-900 |
|
Bloat surgery |
$2000-5000 |
|
teeth cleaning |
$200 (only performed if deemed necessary to health of dog) |
|
happy tail |
$200-500 |
|
Cherry Eye |
$300-500 |
|
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) |
$60-100 (depending on strain, antibiotics may be expensive) |
|
Heartworm treatment |
$300-700 |
|
Lymes Disease |
$60-100 (for antibiotics) |
This does not include the cost of food while the dog lives at the foster home, nor any of the other "basics" like collar, leash, toys, and most of all TIME and LOVE. How can you put a price on those?
Adapted from vet costs originally provided by Laura Brennan (www.garnetdane.com). Please contact garnetdane@garnetdane.com for more information.