This is going to sound contradictory, but the best way to avoid an expensive dental cleaning is to have your petʼs teeth cleaned regularly. In our practice we give a 30% discount on dental cleanings if you have them done every 18 months. Keeping up on dental cleanings is not only good for your ... Read More »
Pet Advice That Save You Money
Let's face it! Good vet care is expensive!
Tips that help pet owners who are on a budget. There are tips that work for all pet owners, as well as tips specific to pets with certain medical problems. Whichever your case is, here is some advice for you. Read here facsimiles from the book, Save Money on Vet Bills - 75 tips that are guaranteed to save you money!, by Dr. Marie.
Some of the tips in this book are things that everyone can use. Some of them are specific to pets with certain types of medical problems. No matter what type of animal you have, there should be a good number of tips in this book that will save you money.
"While I never want to cut corners on medical care I usually try to do all I can to make the recommended treatment course as economical as possible."
Are You a Senior? Ask For a Discount (chs. 4-6)
Many vetʼs offices will have a seniorʼs discount. Sometimes this discount is not advertised. In our office we will happily give a 10% discount to seniors but only if it is asked for. Many of the seniors in our practice are quite well off and are less in need of a discount than others. However, if ... Read More »
Not All Pain and Arthritis Medicines Are Priced Equally! (chs. 1-3)
Is your dog on an anti-inflammatory medication such as Metacam, Rimadyl or Deramaxx? If so, you could ask your vet if they could switch your dog to another brand called Previcox. In my experience, Previcox is about 2/3 the price of the others and it seems to be just as effective with the same ... Read More »
