shots

does anyone give their dogs their own shots? I do that with my horses and was wondering if you can buy them the same way you can for livestock. Anyone? I'm sure that would be a lot cheaper for me.

Here in Ontario my vet won't let me do my own horses he does it if I want the paperwork to say it is done and being a showing/lesson/training/boarding stables I need the proof. Too bad because it sure would be cheaper, it is a money grab if you ask me.

Yeah, it does vary from province to province doesn't it?

My mum's a nurse and she wanted to give our dogs their shots. But she was told no.

most people around here order online and give all their own vaccines. it IS cheaper, especially since you eliminate the vet visit. You can't give rabies, of course...but it's all there otherwise. check out Pet.meds.com I'm sure you are familiar with how to give the injections...so I'd check it out. there are many online pet supply stores with the vaccines for comparison shopping. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone that does not know how to properly administer the injection, or anyone that doesn't absolutely understand the vaccine schedule/dosage..etc. Anyone not sure...see your vet!

Giving your own shots is fine but your dog will still need its yearly health check