giving shots yourself???

[.sarah]

Hmm ... I don't know. Maybe, but then I'm sure the vet will charge you a bunch for their time. LOL

[ESS-lover]

The vials should have a label that can be placed on the health records you maintain. Most breeders give their own shots this way (Vets hate it because they don't get paid 4-5x what the cost is). Rescues sometime do this also. It's MUCH cheaper.

[.sarah]

The vials should have a label that can be placed on the health records you maintain. Most breeders give their own shots this way (Vets hate it because they don't get paid 4-5x what the cost is). Rescues sometime do this also. It's MUCH cheaper.

I work at one of the most expensive vets in town, but just to give you guys perspective: Vaccines cost about 50 cents each, and we charge about $100 for them. It's outrageous!!

[Vette]

I cant give shots myself. it just gives me the creeps,, and i woudlnt trust myself enough to do it.

feeling the needle going through tissies just makes me want to puke.

[.sarah]

I cant give shots myself. it just gives me the creeps,, and i woudlnt trust myself enough to do it.

feeling the needle going through tissies just makes me want to puke.

I hope your dog doesn't become diabetic I was the same way, actually, until Button's had to get insulin every day. And then I started working at a vet, so injections aren't unusual to me.

[Uabassoon]

My dad always used to vaccinate our animals himself. I think it's a great money saver for breeders and those who run rescues, it's just so practical. However since I don't have that many animals I have no problem just having the vet do it and then check them over to make sure they are healthy.

[Ree'sKujo]

I've always given my dogs their own shots with the exception of their rabies which they have to go to the vet for.It was much cheaper when I was breeding and I still do it now.If they don't come with a peel off label,save the vials and on their shot record write in what type of shots they were,the lot number and the experation date.I always kept the vials as well just incase I needed extra proof or lost their shot records.Just make sure you have your vet or someone qualified show you how to administer them.It's really pretty easy once you learn how to do it.

[wolf_Q]

When my sister had Sydney she tried to give the shots herself. Sydney ended up with a large absess from the shots. Just be careful...I don't think I would give shots myself, personally.