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Originally Posted by jebartle
Leesburg Animal Shelter charges $15.00 for rabie shots ($10 for shot, $5 for tag), at 28123 County Road 561, Taveres, Fla. 32778, phone 352-343-9688, on Tuesdays 10:30 to 2:00....Wonder why so many Vets charge $58 for office call which is mandatory, and $20 for rabie shots? I know they are making a living but it seems like a "killing".
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A couple of things to take into consideration:
1) Vaccinations should only be given to healthy pets. That warning is included on all of the vaccine manufacturers literature, which is why a wellness check is advisable prior to a vaccination. Most people take their pets in for annual check-ups anyway. A yearly blood test for heartworms is required in order to get HW medication. So, I don’t see the office visit charge as an “added” expense if you schedule the vaccination to coincide with the normal annual visit. $58 for an exam sounds very high for this area. My Vet charges $35.
2) Most importantly to me...I would only have vaccinations (especially rabies) done in a Vet’s office. Allergic reactions to vaccinations are possible and sometimes they can be immediate and life-threatening. Several years ago one of my dogs went into anaphylactic shock after receiving his rabies vaccination. The Vet staff went into crises mode and had his leg shaved, an IV inserted and were administering fluids and drugs within a moments time. If we hadn’t had immediate access to that level of care, he would have died. It’s not necessarily a frequent occurrence, but it’s not rare either. Just something to think about.