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This poor pup doesn’t care if you know how to save money at the vet. But you should.<\/p><\/div>\n

Awhile back, we took our Rhodesian Ridgeback to the veterinarian for what I like to describe as a pet “lube, oil and filter.” To put it another way, we had him placed under a general anesthetic so the vet could clean his teeth and work on repairing a couple of malfunctioning anal glands.<\/p>\n

Then, adding insult to injury, the dog got neutered too.<\/p>\n

Poor pup.<\/p>\n

Of course, when my faithful pooch finally awoke in the recovery room, I gently grabbed his paw and told him that this trip to the vet was entirely the Honeybee’s doing. Heh.<\/p>\n

Ironically, when I got the final vet bill, I felt like I<\/strong><\/em> was the one who had been given the full lube, oil and filter treatment. The cost of the medication and services was more than $1000.<\/p>\n

I guess I shouldn’t be amazed; collectively, pet owners in the US spend more than $70 billion<\/a> on vet care every year.<\/p>\n

Whether you own a dog or a cat, here are a few tips to help you keep the cost of their medical services manageable:<\/p>\n

Spay or neuter your pet.<\/strong> Pet experts say that “fixing” your pet helps prevent breast, uterine and testicular cancer and the corresponding future vet bills that would come with it.<\/p>\n

Maintain good dental hygiene.<\/strong> Our dog’s breeder recommended regular vet dental cleanings every four years. That’s because, like humans, teeth full of tartar can lead to gum disease, which, believe it or not, can adversely affect your pet’s health in other ways. My vet normally charges a little over $150 as a stand-alone procedure, before discounts. To me, the price was well worth it; immediately after the procedure, our pooch’s breath was odor-free and his teeth were sparkling white.<\/p>\n

Take advantage of vet specials.<\/strong> Oh, yes they do! Our vet was giving a 25% discount to anybody who booked a dental cleaning during the month. Many vet hospitals also offer package deals for very young and very old animals.<\/p>\n

Pamper those paws!<\/strong> It’s no secret that dogs and cats like to lick their paws. Experts recommend washing your pet’s paws after walks to prevent ingestion of potential carcinogens that they might pick up.<\/p>\n

Shop around.<\/strong> Believe it or not, my experience is that vet charges for identical services can vary by as much as 300%.<\/p>\n

Give your pets plenty of exercise.<\/strong> Like us humans, pets that get regular exercise are naturally leaner, which helps them avoid orthopedic problems and other obesity-related disorders.<\/p>\n

Control food intake.<\/strong> Pets that are allowed to graze all day long are fatter, on average, than pets that aren’t. So don’t leave their food out all day long.<\/p>\n

Use low-cost clinics.<\/strong> You can save money by spaying, neutering, and vaccinating your pets at veterinary schools.<\/p>\n

Use the Internet.<\/strong> You can also save money on pet care<\/a> by ordering medications online rather than buying them at a veterinarian office. There are many low-cost sites including DiscountPetMedicines.com and 1-800-PetMeds.<\/p>\n

Take advantage of free samples.<\/strong> It never hurts to ask your vet if she has any free samples of prescribed medicines.<\/p>\n

Ask your vet about donated meds. <\/strong>People who have pets that pass away will often donate their furry friend’s unused prescription drugs to their vet as a way to help other pet owners on tight budgets. If you’re struggling financially, don’t be afraid to ask if your pet’s prescription is in the vet’s donation bin.<\/p>\n

Ask about alternatives.<\/strong> If your veterinarian suggests an expensive treatment, don’t be afraid to ask about less-costly methods that could also be effective.<\/p>\n

By the way, unless you want to insure against catastrophic conditions that would require expensive care, pet insurance is not a financially sound option. In fact, Consumer Reports recommends that because of substantial deductibles and exclusions in pet policies, pet owners might be better off putting what they pay in monthly premiums into a savings account.<\/p>\n

And why not? By simply following these tips you’ll not only keep your pet healthier longer, you’ll also minimize their annual vet costs too.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

Photo Credit: thegoinggreenboutique<\/span><\/p>\n

(This is an updated version of an article that was originally published on 3 March 2009)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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