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Managing veterinary expenses

noreply@blogger.com (Kotasatria) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 01:41:00 +0000

Summarized by Mary Bushnell, St. Louis Pets Examiner

Every year millions of animals end up in shelters, many of them relinquished by their owner due to the expense of taking care of the pet. This unfortunate fact is even truer in today’s economy. A number of owners go into the pet relationship with an unrealistic expectation of the cost involved.

Just like children, young pets need routine care to thrive or even just to survive. You might get the pet for “free” from a neighbor but that is just the beginning. There is the essential first check-up and series of shots that are needed. For those professionals in the veterinary field there is nothing more heart wrenching than having to euthanize an animal due to the owner’s inability or unwillingness to pay for the preventative well pet care. By the time the pet is brought into their office it is often too late to save them from one illness or another.

Any trip to the veterinarian can be costly, even for routine care. Just like human clinics, if something goes wrong the cost goes up at an alarming rate. All of a sudden the pet owner is beginning to wonder what he or she has gotten into.

There are ways to manage the cost of pet care, but it takes initiative on the owner’s part. Most veterinary clinics give a discount for multiple animal appointments. That means if you have two or three cats or dogs take them to the vet at the same time. Even if not the same age, the required shots can sometime be tweaked to eventually get them on the same schedule for routine care. Many clinics will have payment plans if you meet certain criteria, especially for unexpected large expenses; such as accidents, surgeries or tests that need to be done. Explain your situation to the clinic owner or manager even if you have to set up an appointment to do so. Most receptionists don’t have the authority to offer discounts or special payment plans.

If you have a lot of pets, as my family does, it just isn’t feasible to drag them all into the vet’s office. That would be a full time job in itself! Yes, most vets will make house calls to do a brief examination, draw blood for heart worm testing and give vaccinations. It will still cost a bundle but you won’t have the individual office call costs for each animal. The cost here in the midwest is approximately $70-$150 for the vet to come to you. When you consider that an appointment at a clinic is usually $45 per animal and up it is not a bad deal.

There are also numerous animal groups that you can contact for reduced costs for certain types of pet care. Most cities offer a reduced spay and neuter program through a shelter or humane group. Most vets can recommend local agencies that provide these low cost care programs. The Animal Protective League is an example in central Illinois. The Humane Society is a great resource Even local pet stores are now offering some low cost routine care programs. Pet insurance is becoming more popular and many companies have now entered the market. Coverage and cost differs by company and plan, just like our own insurance. Check around if you think this option might work for your family.

Never shy away from a “free” cat or shelter animal because you feel that their health may be inferior to that of a purebred. Often the very opposite is true. “Mutts” are survivors as are strays. Be open, make an informed and realistic decision on cost and you and your pet will be happy for years to come.

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Learning How To Give the Proper Cat and Pet Healthcare

noreply@blogger.com (Kotasatria) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:21:00 +0000

By Mylar Skye

Cat and pet healthcare is an important responsibility for all pet and cat owners. Whether you own a fish or a horse, you should always make sure that your pet is getting the care that is deserves. There are many ways that you can get your pet the care that it needs.

Take Your Cat to the Vet

As with any animal, it is always important that you take your cat or pet to the vet for regular check ups. The vet will make sure that your cat or pet is healthy, and if they are sick chances are that your vet will know what kind of treatment your cat needs. All animals need to visit the vet for regular check ups. If you are not able to provide these vet visits for your pet or cat, then you may need to look for then a new home that can.

Your Local Library Has Books on Cat and Pet Healthcare

You can always go to your local public library to check out books on giving your cat or pet the proper care that it needs. The library is usually stocked with many different books to choose from. However, you should be aware that your cat or pet healthcare will still need to be followed up by vet visits.

Conclusion

As you can see, getting your pet or cat the care that they need is not hard to do. You should make sure that you are a responsible pet owner and take the best care of your pet as you can. Your animals will love you for it, and it will show.

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