kkjc1206
8/8/2014 20:42 EST
Hi, I have a Enlish bulldog do to have pups anytime now and we have been getting the run around with vets. we have been told $1500 dollars not Q. which is crazy as thats what we paid in the us. so we need a vet to do a c section. we live a hour from the city but willing to drive for good care. if anybody knows please message me. thanks
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julieakucera
8/8/2014 22:14 EST
Why do you raise those dogs is my only comment!
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driftersinc
8/9/2014 00:26 EST
That price is rediculious. Unfortunately I can't offer advice on a vet unless its to SPAY HER. We work hard to get puppies off the street while others seem intent on adding more to the street.
I'm sure these dogs will be sold to the locals and I'm also sure they will end up on the street.
Please, after this round of puppies, consider spaying her and if its for profit, I beg you to consider another line of work.
If I'm wrong about you selling them I apologize, but this country doesn't need anymore dogs, there are over 330 dogs in Antigua shelters alone. Most towns poison or just flat out shoot dogs twice a year here, stop making more please!
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busman7
8/9/2014 11:31 EST
If that's what you "paid in the US" then it's NOT "crazy" merely the going rate.
Other cheaper choice would be a bullet in the head, end of problem forever.
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driftersinc
8/10/2014 09:55 EST
That's definitely not the going rate down here. Should be able to get it done for around 1000q.
Busman, a bullet would solve all your issues as well, maybe look into it?
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chaselagarde
8/10/2014 10:02 EST
drifterink..What kind of work are you doing with stray dogs?
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FrancescaW
8/10/2014 11:15 EST
If you can't find anyone in the City, then I would seriously consider going to Antigua where there is great, very well established and respected clinic: Clinica Veterinaria El Arca: 7832 0245. 2 great vets, Cynthia & Hugo.
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kgriff
8/10/2014 11:37 EST
Vet Pro in Antigua is good also. Speaks English and has a lot of expat clients.
HOSPITAL VETERINARIO VET-PRO 2 AV SUR No.61B ANTIGUA (502) 78323624
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zaqwsx
8/10/2014 19:02 EST
This is a third world country there are woman here dying every day from child birth because their families cannot afford the medicines for a c-section. I am shocked you found any vet in this country that would consider doing it for any price. You sound like the American who lives next door here in Antigua who has a local cooking beef and chicken to make special dog food for her ankle biters completely oblivious to the fact that the worker can only afford to feed beans and rice to his own children. There are reasons why Americans are not though very highly of.
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driftersinc
8/10/2014 19:23 EST
I'm sure they appreciate you referring to them as third rate. That term was abolished years ago in favor of Developing Country for a good reason.
People aren't necessarily dying because they can't afford it, rather because its against their religion and simply not "allowed", same as contraceptives.
The dog food available here is just garbage, nothing wrong with feeding your dog proper food. I'm guessing you live in a stick house here and eat nothing but rice and beans? It must be hard to live off 100q a day here but kudos to you for trying to do as the locals do!
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chaselagarde
8/10/2014 19:28 EST
Common, this thread is about finding a vet. Where ever they go they will be contributing to economy. And in some small way contributing to the betterment of Guatemala and the person who made the sacrifices to become a veterinarian.
Let be respectful. We don't know if this person is here doing mission work and/or is living on a very limited budget. Wouldn't it be ironic if they were here working to help improve maternal care.
Either way this person has a right to care about their pet and the budget that supports them or their family.
My point is lets be respectful.
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hainan2
8/10/2014 22:17 EST
Mayan Families in Pana work with abandoned, strays. I visited them this past Feb and feel sure they could recommend someone for you if no one responds. hoping u find the best vet for your needs..
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