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elchivito · #31 02-25-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by chilcutt

Just curious, but how much does a new horse cost?

How much does a new car cost? Same thing. It depends on lots of factors. With the economy these days you can sometimes find a healthy, decent saddle horse for free. I've both bought and sold horses for as little as 500 bucks to over 20K dollars, and there are many that are worth much more than that.

Lots of horse people become as bonded to their animals as dog owners do, and will pay medical bills that have no relationship to the market value of the animal. Sorta like old benz owners

aklim · #32 02-25-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by elchivito

How much does a new car cost? Same thing. It depends on lots of factors. With the economy these days you can sometimes find a healthy, decent saddle horse for free. I've both bought and sold horses for as little as 500 bucks to over 20K dollars, and there are many that are worth much more than that.

Lots of horse people become as bonded to their animals as dog owners do, and will pay medical bills that have no relationship to the market value of the animal. Sorta like old benz owners

I think the better question is this. What would you pay for your child. In the case of my cars, I can dump them when they cost too much.

Txjake · #33 02-25-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by davidmash

I know it would cost more, but how much more is the question. When I was talking to my vet he said that these places have to charge more because that is their soul source of income. No boarding, grooming, regular vet incomes.. etc. I mentioned to him that this place has all of that. Then the light went off and he said, OH, you went to the scientology place.

When I did a web search I ran across several folks complaining about the outrageous prices. Complaints similar to mine in that they seem to be concerned more with money for the mother ship than helping the patients. I was expecting $300-$400. When she came in with the $643 I was speechless. My vet charged $350 or so for a spay with all shots for a dog in heat. That seems far more involved than a simple laceration ut what do I know.

I do know I will not give the scientology folks any more of my money as long as I can help it.

You can get dogs spayed for $100.00 or less in the DFW area, if you find one of the clinics. We used them quite often.

Txjake · #34 02-25-2011, 01:50 PM

I agree with the "suture self" method for large animals & dogs. have sewn up a few myself. Super glue works even better, learned that when my large animal vet came out and glued up one of my errant horses. He told me next time to do it myself.

Actually sewed up a split in the corner of my eyebrow when in college. I had a medics kit from my early days in the service and used the sutures to close up a pretty good sized gash there from a post rugby match brawl. hard thing was doing it in a mirror, but it came out ok. Some years later, I ripped open a spot near there when I hung my head into a deer taxidermy while moving furniture. Cleaned it out well, glued it shut this time, with some butterflys over it to stabilize it and gave myself an antibiotic shot.

aklim · #35 02-25-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Txjake

You can get dogs spayed for $100.00 or less in the DFW area, if you find one of the clinics. We used them quite often.

Those are planned events vs emergency visits. Much like going to make an appointment vs an ER visit.

Txjake · #36 02-25-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by aklim

Those are planned events vs emergency visits. Much like going to make an appointment vs an ER visit.

yep, but I though davvid mentioned getting a female dog spayed...

davidmash · #37 02-25-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Txjake

yep, but I though davvid mentioned getting a female dog spayed...

Yes but that was as a comparison for the ER visit. I did find a place through a friend of mine that will spay my cat for about $50 including shots. My only concern is tat they are volunteers. I will need to check their licenses and stuff. But I have one more cat to do so I am hoping they check out.

kerry · #38 02-25-2011, 07:01 PM

Scientologist was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Maybe he can keep clear while in there.

tonkovich · #39 02-25-2011, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kerry

Scientologist was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Maybe he can keep clear while in there.

i read about the initial event on the "ex sci. board" - didn't know it was resolved. it seems if you "climb the bridge", there's a good chance you'll go off the deep end. not to worry though, there's always the next life???