Our First Vet Visit in Mexico

I'm not saying our dog (actually, she's definitely my wife's dog - follows her everywhere) is spoiled but she has a three puppy beds and a cabana by the pool. So if the slightest malady is detected, it's a code-red national emergency. Last night was the beginning of a code red. I woke up at 4:30am and my wife was sleeping on the couch by the dog. The dog has a designated area on the couch, which is her favorite place in the house. Did I mention spoiled. Okay to being a great husband, I went down and slept on the other couch with them. The dog was definitely not feeling good. She's 10 years old so it could have been anything.

We took her to the vet. No paperwork or records were needed. They just wanted to know how old she is and her symptoms. They examined her and it turns out she has a tooth infection. They gave us antibiotics and also 3 months worth of de-wormer. Total cost for the visit and drugs: $25 USD. If the antibiotics work, we're done! If not and she needs surgery next Wednesday, that will run $100 - $150.

Don't even ask me how much a vet visit costs in the States!

Here in Mexico, vets spend hardly any time and just get right to it.

On the other hand, medical doctors spend lots of time talking about diet, exercise, sleep etc. and do everything they can, NOT to give you drugs or have surgery done, unless necessary.

Everything is different here. I like it!