I should have been a veterinarian..

[bcoop]

Damn I was thinking of fixing my Italian mastiff, I think I'll just save my money...

If you do, do it through the SPCA. As long as she's under 99 lbs they will do it for $109. That's what I'll end up doing, just didn't want to wait that long in case she goes in to heat again.

[yellowstang]

We could make some serious side money. Figure 5 an hour, $200/pop. You go get the shed, I'll get the supplies.

I'll set up a Facebook page, craigslist add and website. I already got a dremmel so we are half way there!

[Jenn]

Just something to consider-

Surgical procedures in animals are not always 'apples to apples' from clinic to clinic. This is merely another example of you get what you pay for. I realize that the end result is that the dog is spayed- but how that is achieved can differ greatly. Factors that effect a veterinary hospitals price for a spay can include IV fluids (to stabilize blood pressure and insure hydration), surgical monitoring (such as ECG, pulse ox, temperature, etc.), whether or not pain medication is included (ALWAYS should be administered), the list goes on and on. Now I realize that a lot of people say "I don't need all that shit, just spay the dog" well... that's where the places like SPCA come in to play- however low cost is just that... low cost. Don't expect high quality monitoring, equipment, medications, etc. It all boils down to what you as a pet owner decide is the best option for your pet. However, veterinary hospitals that practice high quality medicine can simply not do a surgery for the same cost as a low-cost program as ASPCA.

[Jenn]

Damn I was thinking of fixing my Italian mastiff, I think I'll just save my money...

Better to do it now rather than later. If she were to develop a pyometra (life threatening uterine infection) , you could be facing an emergency surgery at a much higher cost than if you were to do a scheduled spay.

[talisman]

2 Jens 1 thread?

[Jenn]

2 Jens 1 thread?

Seems to be the case...

[GrayStangGT]

I don't know if all cities do it, but here I got a voucher from the city gave it to my vet and it didn't cost me a dime to get my dog fixed.

[Mike]

2 Jens 1 thread?

Jenn do ass to mouth?

[Treasure Chest]

Jenn do ass to mouth?

Notsomuch.

[talisman]

Notsomuch.

So just every once in awhile? Way to go, Robert!

[Wicked98Snake]

Notsomuch.

Right, but what about JenN

[mstng86]

So just every once in awhile? Way to go, Robert!

haha thats what I thought!!

So there is a slight chance.

[bcoop]

No ATM, no care...

[Jenn]

Jenn do ass to mouth?

Negative

[Treasure Chest]

So just every once in awhile? Way to go, Robert!

Really gaining a whole new appreciation for this new "glass half full" philosophy you've adopted.