391. Skin diseases can be costly to treat

E-MAIL QUERY, Sat 9, 2006
--- <...@yahoo.com.sg> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I came across your website from the SVA's link. I
> have a male dog given to me. He's a wired-haired fox
> terrier and about 3 years old. He's nv been
> micro-chipped or sterilized. I'm not sure if he's
> been vaccinated or registered. Are all these
> mandatory legally? How much would it cost to get
> microchipped, sterilized and vaccinated? I saw on
> your website about the 8/9 in one vaccination. Does
> it apply to my dog whos already 3 years old? how
> often must he be vaccinated?
>
> he's also got sensitive skin and ear infection.
> i've brought him to a vet before and the bill came
> up to close to $300! They only did some tests and
> gave medicated wash and a packet of medicine. but i
> still dont know why my dog's been scratching himself
> and at times theres odour. anyway it's so expensive
> i couldnt send him there anymore. hence i'm looking
> for a more affordable vet where i can send my dog
> for such visits. how much it cost for him to be
> examined at your clinic?
>
> Appreciate your help. Thanks.
>
> Regards,
> .....

E-MAIL REPLY, Sat Sep 9, 2006 7.36 am

Microchipping, vaccination and sterilisation (male
dog, fox terrier) are not mandatory legally as at Sep 9, 2006.
For imported dogs, microchipping is mandatory.

Respective costs are estimated to be $30, $35
(8-in-one) or $40 (9-in-one vaccination) and $150.
Details are at www.toapayohvets.com, goto "FEES".

Vaccination of 9 in one means 9 diseases, 8 in one
means 8 diseases are protected respectively. Annual
vaccination is advised as viral diseases like
distemper and parvoviruses are still present.

Many skin diseases that have persisted for a long time
can be expensive to treat and need more than one
review by the vet and hands-on treatment by the owner,
rather than by the domestic worker.

Depending on the causes, not all skin diseases can be
cured at one visit or can be cured at all. There are
many reasons for failure of cure. It is not practical
to list them here. Do not expect instant cure after
one veterinary visit if the causes of the skin
diseases are multiple and the skin problems have
existed for several weeks or months.

We can't diagnose your condition or estimate the costs
by e-mail.

In your dog, continual scratching and bad skin odour
means that you do need to seek veterinary advices. You
can always ask for a estimate of costs before
treatment from us.