[quote=FlyerInHi]When I had a dog I quickly grew sick of paying vet bills, and being upsold useless services.
I vaccinated and scrapped the tartar off the golden retriever’s teeth myself. I even froze warts off myself. No need for a Vet. She lived to 18 and could have lived to 20. I put her down at animal control in mission valley for $5.[/quote]Good for you, brian. I have given shots before to my pets but not in recent years because the place I used to get them (Spring Valley Feed) closed down years ago in an eminent domain action in favor of Caltrans for the SR-125 to SR-54 overpass. I have given my dog several “human” topical creams and ointments (incl Lidocaine spray) that were safe for dogs.

I DO have the stainless steel dental implement to pick and scrape my pets teeth and they are fairly cooperative but I’m not confident enough to use it properly on them (afraid I’m going to damage their gums). Dental care for a cat or dog is super expensive because of the pre-op bloodwork and anesthesia required ($350 – $700, depending on if they need extraction(s)) but I DO get it done on them at least once every 2 years. I wish I was able to perform this job competently myself.