Archive for March, 2009

List of Where To Find Financial Assistance For Pets

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 [...]

Poisonous Plants For Pets

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….

Pet Proof Your House

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.

5 More Money Tips On Vet Bills

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. [...]

Euthanasia; A Difficult Choice

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 [...]

Negotiating With The Vet For A Lower Bill

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 [...]

Strategies To Buy PetMeds Online

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.

8 Ways To Save Before Even Buying A Pet

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 [...]

12 Ways To Prevent Expensive Vet Bills

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 [...]