kaley

Yes.... more bitching. You know you love it. Misery loves company.

I took my little doggy, Sushi, to get her annual shots today. The veterinarian there was not the one I was familiar with and he put a particularly bad taste in my mouth.

No heartworms, bloodworks good, everything else good. She's a wonderful dog and completely healthy. She turned 2 this summer and because she's getting older doesn't have the spotless pearly whites she once had as a pup.

The vet notices this and insists that she will need a teeth cleaning within the next few months. In my head i'm thinking... riiiight. But, I pretend to entertain the idea and ask him how much this imperative procedure is. It's only $280. Now, I know it's a bad economy and all, but are you really trying that hard to squeeze money out of me?? What's next... an insurance plan for my dog?! Doggy botox?

Now, I absolutely adore my dog. She goes everywhere she with me that she is allowed... my parents even call her their grand dog. But seriously, she is still a dog. I refuse to pay $80 to get the bloodwork done to pay $50 for the anesthesia so I can pay $150 for the vet to clean my dogs teeth... no thank you! I will do it the old fashion way: teethbrushing and milk bones.

Now, I could be completely wrong about this... my mind process is, dogs have been around and been completely healthy and happy for many, many years before people thought to have teeth-cleaning sessions. Give me a break... I can barely pay my mortgage, much less pay for your fancy procedure.