Help With Vet Bills

So should you buy pet insurance for your pet?  This is not an easy question to answer, and even veterinarians still do not agree if pet insurance is best. Read the rest of this entry »

Dog health checks often go missed because either the owner is too busy, the forgot, or the dog appears healthy so you figure why go?  Well, if you are interesting in preventing disease and saving money, making sure you go to your annual dog health checks is necessary. Read the rest of this entry »

Dog food advertising continues to come under more and more scrutiny lately with the latest string of dog food related deaths.  Manufacturers are continually trying to come up with new and innovative ways to get you to buy their dog food. Read the rest of this entry »

Do you have a bad veterinarian or are you simply not trusting him enough?  Knowing your vet, trusting him, and having a deeper knowledge from their point of view and work ethic can really make taking your dog to the doctor more meaningful. Read the rest of this entry »

Poop eating dogs are very common, but why do they do this disgusting habit.  Once you see all the disgusting things your dog eats you may never want to kiss them again, at least not anywhere near the mouth. Read the rest of this entry »

Having someone pet-sit for your dog or walk them is not cheap.  And if you pay for doggie day care it can cost anywhere from $25 to $50 a day depending on where you are located. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the biggest expenses of owning a dog is buying dog food.  A lot of dog food now costs well over one dollar per pound and it can cost even more if your dog is on a prescription diet for kidney or allergy problems. Read the rest of this entry »

Some people spend way to much money on dogs and then complain about spending $200 at the veterinary clinic.  I have a friend who bought a Cairn terrier from a breeder for $1600 and then complained she got overcharged at the vet clinic. Read the rest of this entry »

Here are additional resources for you if you need them.  If you don’t need them, please donate to them.  With the economy the way it is many organizations are hardly receiving any funding.

Many of these organizations below have strict criteria you have to meet before they will give you financial assistance.  If you think you may not fit into their criteria it might be worth contacting them anyways, they may know of additional programs for you…. Read the rest of this entry »

One way to avoid large vet bills is to prevent them.  One way to do this is by not having poisonous plants around your home.  Here is a short list of common poisonous plants for pets…. Read the rest of this entry »

Make sure to pet proof your house if you want to prevent large vet bills.  Many owners are not aware, but simple steps taken in your house and keep your pet safe.  Here are some simple pet proofing measures for each room of the house. Read the rest of this entry »

Here are 5 more money saving tips to help you save on vet bills.  Everyday people are surprised by large vet bills.  Some people even think about having a fund raiser to pay for their pet’s expenses.  Don’t let this be you.  The best way to get help with vet bills is to prevent them.   Read the rest of this entry »

Loosing a pet can be devastating to an owner.  The bond that has grown between them over the years can be very strong.  So when it comes down to having to choose between paying a large bill or choosing euthanasia, it can be a very difficult choice.  Here are some things to consider if you are faced with this situation. Read the rest of this entry »

If you find yourself faced with a large vet bill that you can’t pay, or just want to see if you can get it lowered, there are some tactics that you can try.  Remember first of all, negotiating does not have to be, nor should it be confrontational.  If it does become confrontational then you have lost. Read the rest of this entry »

Thanks to the internet, the days of high medication markups by vets are almost over.  Most vets nowadays who want to keep your business have lowered their prices to keep them in closer competition with online businesses.  Here are some strategies to help you shop for pet meds better. Read the rest of this entry »

This post is for people who are thinking about buying a pet, but even those people who have pets can benefit from this post.  Like almost everything in life, if you make a plan ahead of time, you will be far better off.  The same things go when buying a pet.  Here are 8 great tips to save you money before you even by a new pet… Read the rest of this entry »

Keeping your pet healthy and preventing them from getting sick is the easiest way to keep your pet expenses low.  While most people focus only one how to save money after the pet gets sick, I encourage you to focus on how to prevent your pet from getting sick and on ways to keep them healthy.  Here are 12 preventative care steps for dogs and cats. Read the rest of this entry »

In the past it was not uncommon for some veterinarians to mark up medications 100 to 200%.  Thanks to pressure from the Internet those days are gone.  In the hopes to keep you as a client most vet clinics have reduced there cots on pet medications a lot.  Here are some tips when doing so might not be such a great idea. Read the rest of this entry »

In the previous post I pointed out ways to reduce your pet expenses.  One astonishing fact I want to repeat again it that pet owners spend more money on treats than they do on nutritious cat and dog food.  In this post I list even more great ways to help save money on pet expenses. Read the rest of this entry »

While the main focus of this blog is ways to reduce or help with vet bills, the fact of the matter is that 75% of the money you spend on your pet is not related in any way to medical costs.  While many people complain about high vet costs, they don’t think twice when it comes to buying expensive treats for their pets. Read the rest of this entry »

Pet cremation costs can vary widely due to a number of factors.  Some of these factors include; do you want an individual or a group cremations, will you deliver the body yourself or will they pick it up.  Also the size and type of animal can add to the cremation costs.  Here are some average prices: Read the rest of this entry »

Sometimes it might seem like the size of the vet bill does not equal the amount of effort that was put into the animal.  While most times vets do provide a fair return on your investment, some vets seem to only care about padding or adding on to the bill, which isn’t right.  Here are some reasons why vet bills are high that you many not have thought of before.

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Finding help with veterinary bills can seem a bit overwhelming at times, but trust me there are resources out there to help you.  But you must take action by talking to people, making phone calls, and meeting people if you want to get help with your pet care costs.  One of the quickest ways out of fear is to take action, so start today! Read the rest of this entry »

Finding low cost pet care can be difficult but if you are resourceful enough you can find it.  Depending on where you live there might even be a lot of resource for you to take advantage of.  Here are some possible sources of low cost pet care and what to do if you can’t find anything. Read the rest of this entry »

Welcome back to part 2 in our series about why veterinary bills are so high.  Did you know that veterinary bills rise twice as fast as inflation.  Today you’ll see why veterinary students are adding to problems. Read the rest of this entry »