Here is a photo of little Piper in happier days. She was taken by Police & Animal Control from SD Pets. She is now fighting for her life. NEVER, EVER buy from a pet store & support these vile businesses. Below is the REAL cost...
The REAL cost of buying from San Diego Pets:
Puppy sold by San Diego Pets- $250
But your costs go up from there due to their negligent and inhumane practices. Here is the breakdown of costs associated with veterinary bills from a recent litter of puppies confiscated by Animal Control from San Diego Pets.
Coccidia treatments - $50 per puppy (will need at least 2 treatments)
Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease of the intestinal tract of animals. The disease spreads from one animal to another by contact with infected feces or ingestion of infected tissue. Diarrhea, which may become bloody in severe cases, is the primary symptom. Young animals may suffer severe symptoms, including death.
Roundworm treatments - $60 per puppy for antibiotics + $4000 for surgery if needed (will need at least two rounds of treatment)
Roundworm infection is a common cause of diarrhea and can cause vomiting as well. Sometimes the worms themselves are vomited up which can be alarming as they can be quite large, females reaching lengths of up to seven inches. Very heavy infections can lead to and, if there are enough worms, the intestine can actually become obstructed. Causing surgery which cost thousands of dollars. It should also be noted that human infection by this parasite is especially serious.
Giardia treatments -$60 per puppy (the litter of puppies had to go through 5-6 treatments each)
In the cases in which disease occurs, younger animals are usually affected, and the usual sign is diarrhea. Usually the infected animals will not lose their appetite, but they may lose weight. The feces are often abnormal, being pale, having a bad odor, and appearing greasy. In the intestine, Giardia prevents proper absorption of nutrients, damages the delicate intestinal lining, and interferes with digestion. It would be wise to consider infected animals capable of transmitting Giardia to humans.
E Coli treatments - $40-$75 per puppy (for antibiotics) + upwards of $3000 to treat kidney disease
E. coli can cause diarrhea in dogs. Some strains can cause severe disease, such as the infamous E. coli O157:H7 which can cause kidney disease
Bladder infection treatments – Up to $750 per puppy (for antibiotics + removal of bladder stones)
A dog with a bladder infection is a dog at risk for bladder stones. In some bladder infections, minerals in the urine crystallize and form bladder stones, which can be as small as grains of sand or larger than marbles or small rocks. Bladder stones can also create areas where bacteria can hide from antibiotics, leading to long-term infections that are difficult to treat.
Staph infection treatments – Up to $500 per puppy (for antibiotics, vet visits, biopsies)
Symptoms depend on severity. Mild skin infections may appear as crusty skin lesions. More advanced cases will manifest draining areas and cause severe itching. Bacterial infections are often secondary to another problem, so the possibility of parasitic infections, allergies, and hormonal abnormalities should be checked. The skin is usually biopsied and/or cultured to confirm the diagnosis. Oral antibiotics are selected based on test results, and may need to be given for several months if the infection is very deep.
Behavior issues – Up to $5,000 for dog training, vet visits, and legal fees
Many mill survivors have spent their entire life in the mill with only a elevated wire cage to call home. Puppies who grow up in a mill miss out on many crucial socialization periods with humans and they never learn to trust, to love, or to play. They have had very minimum physical contact with people and have virtually no concept of what to expect (or what is expected of them) when they are placed in a family situation. In the mill, they were probably fed and watered using automatic dispensers, and their feces and urine was only cleaned after it fell through the wire that they lived on. Most of the dogs have had their spirit broken many years before and aggression and fear is normal.
Heartbreak of losing a beloved pet due to illness caused by poor breeding and negligence - PRICELESS!!
The rest – Vaccinations, Micro-chips, Spay/Neuters - $500 and up
Total REAL Cost of purchasing a dog form San Diego Pets – over $4,000
Cost to adopt from a rescue or shelter $80-$500 and your puppies come complete with vaccinations, micro-chipped, spayed/neutered, and behavior testing.
BOYCOTT San Diego Pets!!!
