The Cost of Vets
Here is what it cost to keep my sick puppy with vets for two nights. Keep in mind that this is the invoice for a 24/7 emergency animal clinic located in Chicago. Still, it is a good idea of how much it will cost to “heal” your dog at a clinic…a lot. In the next post I will show how much it cost to get all the supplies and medicines I needed to heal my puppy at home…
Haley’s Story: Part 2 (Patient Log)
This is the log I kept when I was taking care of Haley. It is extensive and detailed, and I have a few reasons for sharing it. One, if you haven’t decided whether you’d be able to handle home treatment, this log will give you a taste of the work it will require [...]
Email conversation with Wolf Creek Ranch
These are the emails that went back and forth with me and a staff member at Wolf Creek Ranch. I hope they will be able to help you. This is long! But very helpful.
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Dear staff at Wolf Creek Ranch,
I found your website and it gave me a lot of hope. My [...]
Haley’s Story: A Journal Entry
This is a journal entry I wrote while Haley was still sick.
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Four days ago a vet told me my dog was dying.
She was diagnosed with a deadly virus called parvo. Three days ago she had started vomiting and having diarrhea non-stop, and by the time we got her to the emergency clinic her gums [...]
The Website that Saved My Puppy’s Life
Wolf Creek Ranch saved my puppy’s life.
They are a holistic animal care center in Southern California. I do not live anywhere near California, but the information on their website, as well the the email communication I had with one of their staff members, gave me enough guidance to save my puppy. They have [...]
Vet Clinic vs. Home Treatment
Although I stand strongly for home treatment using holistic medicine, there are both pros and cons to vet clinics and home treatment. Weigh both options seriously before choosing one.
Vet Clinic
Cons: Vet clinics give puppies a 50/50 chance of survival. If your dog is taken to the vet early, the chances may [...]