As many of you have heard, we have been very busy supporting our sister rescue, Dames For Danes and the Midnight Blue 6 that they were able to rescue from a hoarding breeder in West TN. The total costs for these 6 emaciated, some heart worm positive, Great Danes is at $3,500.00 and climbing.
Whats even more sad is that, in the limelight of these 6, the tragic stories of the two they had JUST taken in prior to the 6 have been lost in the chaos. Lavergne, a senior, emaciated female was spayed by the YWAC when she was 8 years old and over 30 lbs under weight. She's still struggling to recover. Also, there is Big Foot, a GORGEOUS Harlequin boy, who is heart worm positive and also very underweight.
Please remember that while large groups of neglected dogs are tragic, we see hundreds of individuals with pitiful, sad stories every day. Each of them deserves your sympathy and encouragement as they grow healthy in rescue too.
On another note, we are filling up fast this week and are in critical need of foster homes. We would like to welcome Midnight, a 20 month old Black female. We also have Marmalade, a crop-eared fawn female and Marshall, a 5 yr old Blue Merle heading into rescue over the next week. Keep watching for pictures and stories on them.
Just wanted to share my thoughts with you all today. More money saving tips and great Dane gifts in our next post.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Cats, kittens, and other beastly things.
So this weekend we were able to place all of the remaining kittens we took in from May of last year. There had been 10 kittens and two moms total, and they have all found wonderful, loving homes. Congratulations to all of their families, and to each of our beautiful cats.
Today, I'd like to share some ways to save on your pet's prescription costs and help you save some much needed cash.
Did you know that most pet prescriptions have generic versions too, just like human meds? These generic medications are just as effective, but may come in alternate forms.
For example:
Heartgard - The generic version of Heartgard is Ivermectin. Actually, that's kind of a lie. Ivermectin is the drug inside Heartgard, but you can buy Ivermectin in a liquid or paste form, instead of the beefy chewable. The cost to buy a 6 month supply of Heartgard online for a 150lb Dane is approx. $65.00.
To buy Ivermectin in a liquid form is approx. $35.00 for a 50ml bottle. To prevent heartworms in Danes, we give 1cc/ml per 100lbs. Meaning, for a 150lb Dane, that $35.00 bottle of Ivermectin will last about 33 doses. That's over 2 and a half years of monthly heartworm prevention for HALF the price of what you'd pay at the vet's office.
Rimadyl, a medicine commonly prescribed for dogs with arthritis or other types of pain, also has a generic called Novox.
A commonly interchangeable NSAID is Meloxicam. Many vets will give this as an alternative to Rimadyl. Meloxicam is on the list for $4.00 prescriptions at Walmart, meaning you can get a 30 day supply for $4.00.
The cost for 30 days of Rimadyl? About 70.00 online.
Common antibiotics are also available at Walmart for $4.00 including Cephalexin, Amoxicillin, Metronidazole, and Doxycycline. Ask your Vet to write you a script, rather than have them fill their own. You'll save a lot of money fast.
Please remember, I am NOT a vet, and this is NOT medical advice. Please do not give your pet any medications without first consulting a licenced Veterinarian. We have given these meds to our Danes safely, but yours may be an exception. We simply want to make you an aware consumer, and help you to keep your Dane healthy and happy for less money.
Today, I'd like to share some ways to save on your pet's prescription costs and help you save some much needed cash.
Did you know that most pet prescriptions have generic versions too, just like human meds? These generic medications are just as effective, but may come in alternate forms.
For example:
Heartgard - The generic version of Heartgard is Ivermectin. Actually, that's kind of a lie. Ivermectin is the drug inside Heartgard, but you can buy Ivermectin in a liquid or paste form, instead of the beefy chewable. The cost to buy a 6 month supply of Heartgard online for a 150lb Dane is approx. $65.00.
To buy Ivermectin in a liquid form is approx. $35.00 for a 50ml bottle. To prevent heartworms in Danes, we give 1cc/ml per 100lbs. Meaning, for a 150lb Dane, that $35.00 bottle of Ivermectin will last about 33 doses. That's over 2 and a half years of monthly heartworm prevention for HALF the price of what you'd pay at the vet's office.
Rimadyl, a medicine commonly prescribed for dogs with arthritis or other types of pain, also has a generic called Novox.
A commonly interchangeable NSAID is Meloxicam. Many vets will give this as an alternative to Rimadyl. Meloxicam is on the list for $4.00 prescriptions at Walmart, meaning you can get a 30 day supply for $4.00.
The cost for 30 days of Rimadyl? About 70.00 online.
Common antibiotics are also available at Walmart for $4.00 including Cephalexin, Amoxicillin, Metronidazole, and Doxycycline. Ask your Vet to write you a script, rather than have them fill their own. You'll save a lot of money fast.
Please remember, I am NOT a vet, and this is NOT medical advice. Please do not give your pet any medications without first consulting a licenced Veterinarian. We have given these meds to our Danes safely, but yours may be an exception. We simply want to make you an aware consumer, and help you to keep your Dane healthy and happy for less money.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
2011 and How Time Fleas.
I am renewing my commitment in 2011 to try and keep up with this blog regularly. I think we'll set a more reasonable goal of once a week, and if I feel up to writing more, well, you just get lucky. ;)
Some new things are big on our minds as we begin our third year as MGGDR. We started uploading some of the new content we've been working on today, so you may notice the all new home page. In fact, it's probably how you got to be reading this blog. There will be all new pages, new info, new layouts and new photos over the next month, and a fully revamped site by spring.
Hopefully.
On another note, our Free Spays and Neuters Program remains on temporary hold, due to lack of funds. If you have a Great Dane and are unable to have him or her altered on your own, we can still get you set up with a very low cost spay or neuter. Please don't hesitate to call us if you are need.
This month's top needs are:
Some new things are big on our minds as we begin our third year as MGGDR. We started uploading some of the new content we've been working on today, so you may notice the all new home page. In fact, it's probably how you got to be reading this blog. There will be all new pages, new info, new layouts and new photos over the next month, and a fully revamped site by spring.
Hopefully.
On another note, our Free Spays and Neuters Program remains on temporary hold, due to lack of funds. If you have a Great Dane and are unable to have him or her altered on your own, we can still get you set up with a very low cost spay or neuter. Please don't hesitate to call us if you are need.
This month's top needs are:
- 54 inch crates, with or without trays
- Great Dane sized nail clippers
- Flea prevention meds in any size and type (except Hartz or Seargents)
- Ivermectin (if you don't know what this is, you need to email me. Now.)
- and Purina One and Purina Dog Chow
On a final thought, I know I promised you a blog on low cost and effective treatment. Instead of just regurgitating it to you, let me give you the link for what will soon become your go-to product for more than just fleas.
Start here, and read this entire website. It will change your life.
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