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The SPCA-LA will host a low-cost vaccination and microchip clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the South Bay Pet Adoption Center, 12910 Yukon Ave., Hawthorne.

The clinic offers rabies vaccinations for cats and dogs ($5); DHPP vaccinations for dogs ($15); bordetella vaccinations for dogs ($10); FVRCP and leukemia vaccinations for cats ($15 each); and microchipping for cats and dogs ($25).

Visit the web site for more information.

I don't know.

But I figure one of our readers might. 

Where are the best deals on vaccinations these days in the South Bay or Harbor Area? City-sponsored clinics? Store clinics? Mobile vets?

I was talking to someone today who told me she's been unable to find a price that's significantly under what her vet would charge.

Suggestions? 

For real -- $20 veterinarian visit vouchers being offered online (click our link) by Bayer HealthCare. Available from Feb. 16-28.

Log in between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. eastern time for your chance at one, they're giving 80 vouchers per hour.

The site also features money-saving pet care tips.

I took Cowboy to my vet (Centinela Animal Hospital) yesterday, he was due for his annual check and some shots (although Dr. Palmquist does vaccine "titers," a blood test to see if the previous vaccination is still active, in order to avoid over-vaccination).

Most of my dogs have been well behaved at the vet's. But not all of them.

Pilgrim, the Australian shepherd I lost about a year ago, was always quite anxious (and he had to go to the vet's A LOT). He'd whine and fidget in the waiting room and was known to take a nip at the doctor once inside the examining room. His chart bore a bright orange sticker: "CAUTION."

The dogs I have now, Cowboy and Tess, are so good they make ME look good. But they're both just incredibly low-key, submissive, quiet, and friendly.

The vet's office, which is tiny, was crowded yesterday after a couple emergencies backed up the afternoon appointments by close to two hours. Cowboy and I wound up in the parking lot, where some extra chairs had been set out for waiting clients.

But I don't really mind waiting, it's always fun to talk with other pet owners. Yesterday I spent quite a bit of time talking with Mrs. Williams who was there with her Shih Tzu who had allergy problems. I liked Mrs. Williams because she told me how much she liked reading the Daily Breeze.

There were a couple of cocker spaniels, a Bouvier Des Flandres (which you don't see every day), a poodle and several cats in their carriers. Several folks commented on Cowboy's eyes, which are a color mixture of blue & brown, marble like. (That's why his eyes look sort of spooky in the photo above.)

Cowboy, despite being as good as gold (he even reluctantly rolled over for the vet to do a tummy inspection), was glad to leave when it was all over. Dr. Palmquist sent us home with a prescription for an antihistamine. It is allergy season and Cowboy has had a hot spot and some skin discomfort.

I think the hardest part for Cowboy was leaving Tess behind at home. They've been pretty much inseparable since I adopted Tess last spring, so both dogs seemed confused when I had to tell Tess to "stay."

If your dog has behavioral issues going to the vet or groomer, here's an article on how you can help your animal prepare for the sometimes intense experience.

And do tell us: Does your dog like going to the vet? Or not? How do you help your dog or cat get through the experience?

Calling all Manhattan Beach dogs (on leash) & cats (in carriers).

A rabies clinic (with other vaccinations also offiered) will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, on the basketball courts of Marine Avenue Park, 1625 Marine Ave., Manhattan Beach.

Co-sponsoree by the Manhattan Beach Police Department and Bay Animal Hospital, the clinic will offer rabies vaccines for $7; the K-9 "4-in-1" package for $14; Bordetella, $11; and the cat 4-in-1 for $14.

Payment is check or cash only.

For information, call 310-802-5160.