What is the average annual vet cost for general care?
This figure will depend upon how much you can do yourself. Basic care includes vaccination and periodic deworming which can be performed by the owner. Some breeders routinely give vitamin shots to their newborn alpacas. Sometimes blood needs to be drawn for testing and this is usually done by a vet. As only a pin prick of blood or pulled hair samples are now needed for registration purposes, most breeders are able to do this themselves. Their toenails need to be trimmed every few weeks or months. This is easily done by the owner.
