Jeffs Mom

So, I sat down to call Paws To Heal, Ultimate and Vetcall for quotes today. The vet at Paws To Heal quoted me $130 and was really happy to talk about my motives. When I told her Jeff was 10 and had been vacinated yearly she told me he would definitley return a positive reading (that is he would register immunity for dystemper and parvo). She said she would do the test for me if I wanted the reassurance. She also said Margaret O'Riordan (a holistic vet in Thornbury) would probably do it too. But after that I'm thinking I wont get him tested or vacinated, I do feel very confident he's coverd. I'll still take him to my local vet for an annual check up though, for me that's important

In the end my owner was happy to drive to Geelong. It was a very frustrating exercise and I would have rung over 10 vets. I wish you luck and if you have any joy - can you post it here please. I think my next cheapest price was $240

Funny, I've just had the same experience of explaining what I want to the receptionist 3 times, and in each case the vets response was "it's cheaper and easier to vacinate" they weren't interested in talking to me about this and why I wanted to do it. The one quote I did get back was for $410 - eeek. I almose gave up but reading this has renewed my enthusiasm. I'm going to call all of the vets in Melbourne you guys have recommended here. I think I'm going to struggle explaining my decision to my dog obedience club who request evidence of annual vacinations each year. I called the insurance company though, and they were not bothered if Jeff was vacinated or not. I can let you know how I get on, thanks for the info.