How much does a vet appointment cost?
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Adopting a dog is a moment accompanied by responsibilities that will last as long as the animal lives. In addition to providing a suitable space for raising the dog, the guardian must also worry about other essential expenses, such as food and consultations with the veterinarian. This is because dogs, like humans, need to undergo regular check-ups to ensure that everything is okay.But how much does a veterinary consultation cost? Is it possible to find clinics with more affordable prices? We unravel all these questions below!
Dog veterinarian: price of consultation will depend on several factors
"How much does it cost to see a veterinarian" is what many guardians search for on the internet before taking a puppy to the doctor for the first time. However, it is a bit difficult to find a single answer to this, because prices can vary greatly and you need to take into account some factors, such as the location of the clinic and the specialties that are served there. The regions considered mostIn some neighborhoods, clinics are more affordable, ranging from R$ 100 to R$ 150. In addition, it is also possible to find popular clinics, which usually charge even cheaper, around R$ 30 to R$ 50 reais for the consultation.
Having specialists on hand for any service - such as cardiology, orthopedics and dermatology - is also a factor that usually increases the price of the consultation at the veterinarian.
The application of vaccines also influences how much a veterinary consultation costs
A visit to the vet is not usually very expensive when it comes to a simple routine check. However, if in that same consultation it is necessary to carry out the application of vaccine doses, the price changes. See below how much each dog vaccine costs, on average:
- V8 vaccine - R$60 and R$90 each dose.
- V10 vaccine - R$60 and R$90 each dose.
- Rabies vaccine - R$60 and R$80 each dose.
- Vaccine against giardia - R$60 and R$100 each dose.
See_also: How to tell if the puppy is female or male?- Dog flu vaccine - R$60 and R$100 each dose.
- Leishmaniasis vaccine - R$120 and R$180 each dose.
Even if the cost of the vaccine is relatively high, it is possible to find places with popular prices. Also keep an eye out for rabies vaccination campaigns promoted by your city hall.
See_also: Scabies in cats: what is it and what to do?Dog hospitalization can reach R$1000 reais
Dog hospitalization is necessary in cases where the animal needs to be accompanied full time after surgery or to recover from an illness or accident. The cost of daily hospitalization varies greatly, and can cost between R$150 and up to R$1000. Everything will depend on the clinic and the services offered, in addition to the number of days the dog will need to be hospitalized.During this period, the veterinarian may order tests and administer medication into the vein, which will further increase the final cost of the hospitalization.
Investing in a dog health insurance plan is a way to plan financially for this type of unforeseen event. There are different types of plans, from the most basic to more complete packages, which include vaccines, consultations with specialists, treatments and hospitalizations.
