Here's a couple good articles on some of the things involved in vet fees (granted the second one is from Canada, and one from a vets point of view)......

http://www.greencrossvet.com.au/new2...d=48&Itemid=78

http://www.avma.ab.ca/animal_health/comphealth4.htm

http://www.dolittler.com/index.cfm/2...y.veterinarian


Here is a good article on vaccinating....

http://www.thepetcenter.com/exa/vac.html


Here's a good article on whether to vaccinate or not including reactions...

http://www.thepetcenter.com/exa/vacrec.html