Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Sticker Shock.

Note to Self: The next time we combine two kinds of veterinary appointment, pay attention and ask questions while the doctor is recommending and describing various drugs and treatments for the various doggie illnesses and afflictions with which the dog is afflicted. Specifically, asking how necessary and how much are very important, so as to avoid the choking noises while you write the check in the reception area, as well as the mad scramble to cash in all of the change in the house and run to the bank while praying that said check does not bounce.
Wyatt is doing fine, thanks for asking. He's just expensive is all.

2 comments:

Z said...

The least he could do is mope around the house for a couple of days, then magically wag his tail again after a couple of days treatment - just to demonstrate you're getting your money's worth.

heybartender said...

Yes, well, that would be nice, but it has never been his m.o. Usually he looks like hell for a day or two, then I panic and whisk him off to the vet, and the moment he leaps from the car when we get home he is bright eyed and bushy-tailed.
This was annual stuff, as well as rabies shots, with a small side of skin affliction that was more expensive than I would possibly have imagined.
He makes up for it in snuggliness.