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re: Meet the newest member of our family… picked him up last weekend

Posted on 9/19/26 at 5:29 am to
Posted by Coater
Madison, MS
Member since Jun 2005
33714 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 5:29 am to
We get things like frontline at Costco
Posted by jamiegla1
Member since Aug 2016
8031 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 5:31 am to
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I thought this said Gaucho and now I'm disappointed. Is it too late to change his name?

If I end up getting a pet for my pet, Gaucho will definitely be the name. Gaucho Barx
This post was edited on 9/19/26 at 5:32 am
Posted by Loup
Ferriday
Member since Apr 2019
18346 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 5:55 am to
Try to find a vet that is independently owned and isnt owned by private equity.
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
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Posted on 9/19/26 at 6:02 am to
That's a good boy
Posted by meeple
Carcassonne
Member since May 2011
11655 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 6:26 am to
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Why hook? I think it is a cool name just wondering where it came from.


It’s from a book series, The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. One of the main characters is of the Herdazian race, and he refers to another of the main characters as Gancho, which is slang for friend, pal, dude, etc.
This post was edited on 9/19/26 at 6:29 am
Posted by Tiger503
Member since Sep 2026
93 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 6:56 am to
Keep feeding him real whole food and you won't need to worry about vets, vaxes, and meds.

truthaboutpetfood
Posted by Handsome Pete
Member since Apr 2019
2761 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 7:02 am to
I found the cheapest prescriptions at Pet Paws Rx . Significantly cheaper than Chewy.com.
Posted by Chef Curry
Member since Mar 2019
3341 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 7:05 am to
Animal people are weird
Posted by Tree_Fall
Member since Mar 2021
1430 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 7:40 am to
Many small practice vets work with online companies that provide prescription drugs, food, etc. at a discount. The vet loses that income source but doesn't have to fool with inventory management. Larger vet clinics are still selling meds and food at a premium. The only downside of the online suppliers is an increase in junk email.
Posted by meeple
Carcassonne
Member since May 2011
11655 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 8:11 am to
quote:

Keep feeding him real whole food and you won't need to worry about vets, vaxes, and meds.

Don’t supplement with Purina, etc?

What food has worked best for you?
Posted by dyslexiateechur
Louisiana
Member since Jan 2009
36992 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 8:26 am to
Oh bullshite. We almost killed our Chihuahua feeding her real whole food. They need things contained in dog food that aren’t in real food.

We do the yearly shots for heart worms and fleas. Same time as their vaccs.
Posted by MKP2004
Member since Mar 2026
1345 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 8:27 am to
Hey buddy
Posted by HeadSlash
TEAM LIVE BADASS - St. GEORGE
Member since Aug 2006
57212 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 8:31 am to


I have that same tile in my shop.
Posted by Jersey Shore
Member since Aug 2026
252 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 8:33 am to
Why do people let their dogs on their furniture?
Cool dog though
This post was edited on 9/19/26 at 8:34 am
Posted by Tiger503
Member since Sep 2026
93 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 8:34 am to
Most meals are a mix of chicken thighs or ground beef, add some bone broth, and some high quality kibble (human grade ingredients).

Recommend exploring Truth about Pet Food.com

The author also publishes a list for a nominal fee.

quote:

The List is my ‘list’ of pet foods, I (Susan Thixton) personally trust to feed to my own pets. The 2026 List represents a thorough vetting process, examining both ingredient quality and manufacturer safety standards.





Posted by Dixie2023
Member since Mar 2023
5926 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 9:27 am to
Gorgeous pup, congrats! Find a local vet not sucked up by a corporate or private equity and use and buy from that vet. We need them who remain untouched by corp. I’m happy to support my vet who chooses to stay solo and animal healthcare is priority vs squeezing from my pocket.
Posted by TygerLyfe
Member since May 2023
4579 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 9:32 am to
Definitely shop around on the vet prices. You'd be amazed at how widely they vary in the same town.

Two years ago I was looking to get a dog spayed, and two vet clinics, about 5 miles apart... one was 150.00, the other 650.00.
Posted by Prominentwon
LSU, McNeese St. Fan
Member since Jan 2005
95133 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 9:34 am to
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thought this said Gaucho and now I'm disappointed. Is it too late to change his name?


OP missed a solid opportunity, especially with that good boys mustache
Posted by alphaandomega
Tuscaloosa-Here to Serve
Member since Aug 2012
17487 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 9:51 am to
Great looking dog.

quote:

Are there ways to save on drugs, meds for dogs by buying online vs going through the vet?


I found Tractor Supply to have the best prices on my dogs heartworm\flea\tick meds. Its online only tho... you send in the prescription and they mail the drugs to you, you cant go to a store and pick them up.
Posted by meeple
Carcassonne
Member since May 2011
11655 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 1:08 pm to
What do you say at the vet? Ask them what they’re prescribing and go shop it online before committing to buying it from them? I’ve always just thought we have to get stuff at the vet, which is why I’m now asking.
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