Cutting Pet Care Costs

mary c.
2 years ago

I also order most of my three dog's supplies online. One of my dogs takes six prescription meds plus a few supplements. Needless to say it's quite expensive (particularly so since I'm currently unemployed).

I save money by entering the med or supplement name in a search engine (google or others) to find who's offering the current lowest price- prices can vary widely and often change so it pays to search each time you purchase. When doing so make sure to consider whether the retail site charges shipping and sales tax.

I then use a search engine to check whether the retail site has any coupon codes, google for example: "petcarerx.com coupon" and it will show coupon sites that may list current discount codes. Sometimes I just go to retailmenot.com and enter the retailer's domain if in a rush because it tends to be updated more frequently than many coupon sites.

One other suggestion is to sign up on Ebates.com because many retail sites have an agreement with them to offer customers varying percentages of "cash back" (example: entirelypets.com gives 4% back, petcarerx.com is currently 12% cash back)- it adds up! But you must first go to ebates and enter the retailer's site from there to get the cash back applied to your purchase.

Shop around for veterinarians as their prices for services vary, and call your local Humane Society or shelter and ask if they offer low cost care or can recommend where to go. If your pet needs care you can't afford ask your vet if you can work out payments or apply for Care Credit (I think it's called that) which is a credit line for pet care. Or inquire about (or google) any local groups or rescues that may offer emergency pet funds.

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Valeska
2 years ago

Ordering flea and heart worm medicines on line is more convenient and cheaper. Vitamins and other necessities are also available. Shipping is free when the total order is a certain amount.

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di
2 years ago

There are many ways to save money, but when one does not have a job nor unemployment, things are stretched thin, and shots are due, I entertain the farmer's coop,where I know the vaccines are transported safely and I take a cooler to transport them home until I can administer them. Having a animal husbandry back ground helps on caring for injured animals, and Oklahoma laws dictate rabbies be administered by a vet. Our local Humane Society has monthly vaccination clinics at cost which on should take advantage of the rabbies. Hooves livestock are not exempt from the disease either. One tries to be fruggle and cost effective in this day of economy, yet not cutting out all together our pets health.

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tiffany b.
2 years ago

i think they should bring down the shot that humainly uthenize an animal so they are out of their missure

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tiffany b.
2 years ago

i think it should be free or go down for that shot

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Denise L.
2 years ago

It would help if pet insurance accepted pets with pre-existing conditions! I'm glad that my vet doesn't insist on giving Kali her shots every year, unless it's necessary.

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Gail S.
2 years ago

I also find that some Vets are cheaper than others in terms of costs for examinations and shots. It's good to shop around. I agree with Denise, I would like to see pet insurance cover pre-existing conditions.

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daryl b.
2 years ago

even though i have no spare money i think trusting my vet is the most impoetant thing.

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daryl b.
2 years ago

i didn't know that. our prez should make them like he did with out ins.

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daryl b.
2 years ago

never ever pass on rabies booster ever

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Ches21
2 years ago

I never pass on any important shots.

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Ches21
2 years ago

It would be nice if vet bills and doctor bills were both cheapier. All animals need vet care but the thing is the bad economy my family was fine until the bad economy struck and it's all bush's fault because of what he did when he was in office.

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daryl b.
2 years ago

i agree but they are talking about wanting to go back to his things. all of a sudden it is like he has been forgiven for sending us to war.

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Stephanie
2 years ago

Good article, I agree also that it is best to talk to your vet to customize your pet's care.

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daryl b.
2 years ago

yes it good if you have a vet who will be honest enough to give up the extra money. mine definitly wouldhelp. he is so good sometimes he doesn't charge me.

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Bowne
2 years ago

Good information. I think talking to your vet about what your particular cat or dog actually "needs" is a good way to approach it.

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daryl b.
2 years ago

it sure is and hopefully they are local and know the problems in your area

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