Pet Vaccine Cost: How sure are you on the quality of your pet vaccines?
When they come to my office, I can spot first time pet owners a mile away.
They you have blingy pet accessories and bags, from cutest pet costumes, most comfy pet bed, best pet shampoo … often forgetting the most important thing on their pet’s health: Pet vaccination
When you remind them on this, they’ll ask you: “Doc, meron po bang mas murang bakuna?”
In online forums, I read this question:
Mga sir magkano po ba ang magpavaccine? (5n1,6n1,&8n1) (deworm)
Pwede po ba na ako nlng ang magvaccine?
Saan po ba nakakabili ng mga vaccine?
Kasi dito po sa amin in Las Pinas and singil sa akin ng vaccine is 600 pesos sa 5n1, tapos sa deworm 300 naman.
Beginner lang po kasi ako, that’s why I ask many questions
I don’t have anything against loving first time pet owners, my mandate is clear: I’m here to support RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS.
Now, if there’s only ONE message that you will get from article, I hope it is this:
Cost of prevention is lower than cost of treatment
An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure
Let me break this down for you …
Pet Vaccine Cost: Prevention vs. Cure
Prevention
Cost of anti rabies vaccination: P395
Note: in some barangays it’s FREE when they have anti rabies campaign
Treatment for Humans only [PGH rate]
a. If you have previous vaccinations:
anti rabies shot: P500
Booster: P250
Subtotal: P750 [these will be given to you 2 times]
Total: P1,500
b. If you do not have previous vaccinations:
Tests required by doctors: P3,500
3 anti rabies shots: P500 each for a total of P1,500
Total: P5,000
The same is true if your pet tested positive for heartworm. Check out this article where I have some estimates on cost of heartworm prevention vs. cost for cure of heartworm
Now, are you now seriously considering prevention for your fur baby?
Pet Vaccine Cost: 2 Crucial Things You Need To Know On Quality Vaccines and Prevention
After weighing all the costs on prevention vs. cure, you are ready to call for an appointment to your trusted Vet.
But wait! There’s 2 more crucial things that you should know!
Here are 2 more things that you should remember:
- Prevention works best if you partner with a licensed Vet. This is true for 3 reasons:
Your licensed Vet has access to quality vaccines. Manufacturers of rabies and 5in1 vaccines and others deal only with Licensed Vets
Your licensed Vet knows the correct dosage and right schedule to give the vaccines, which depends on the age of your puppy.
With your licensed Vet, you are assured of proper storage and handling of vaccines
- Prevention will work for you if you use only quality vaccines. I cannot emphasize this enough: Go for quality manufacturers of pet vaccines.
Read this post to check if your pets are receiving quality vaccines from these reputable companies
Again, if there’s only ONE message that you will get from article, I hope it is this:
Cost of prevention is lower than cost of treatment
As pet parents, you should compare costs of vaccines.
As you compare pet vaccine costs, make sure your favorite Vet is registered or licensed just to make sure your fur baby gets quality vaccines.
Forward this article to a fellow pet lover and they’ll thank you for this!
Enjoy peace of mind while caring for your dogs and cats,
Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM, MS
Pet Happiness Expert
Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Serving Pet Parents near Mandaluyong, Makati, and BGC
“The St. Luke’s of Pet Hospitals” – from a Happy Client
P.S. Don’t have time to visit a Licensed Vet?
Why not let the Licensed Vet come to your pet?
Call 896-2860 / 896-6386 and schedule a Vet Home service for your fur baby! She can have her 5-in-1 vaccine at the comfort of your home … and you’ll avoid the horrible traffic in EDSA!
Call896-2860 / 896-6386 and let the Licensed Vet come to you 🙂
References: http://qarroyo.blogspot.com/2016/01/availability-of-cheap-anti-rabies-shots.html
https://pps.org.ph/animal-bites/