Lower Vet Costs

How much do you spend on veterinary costs each year? Did you know Americans pay over $18 billion each year on vet bills? Are you concerned that the cost to keep your dog healthy may put a strain on your family budget?  Would You like to lower vet costs?

Did you know there are some pretty simple ways to lower veterinary expense?

Here are a few tips will keep a couple of dollars in your pocket and also make Fido a healthier dog.

Let's start with dog shots as that's an annual expense. Did you know that in 2005 the FDA approved a three year shot for Hepatitis, Distemper and Parvo? Has your vet offered these to you? If not demand them, as over 3 years they are significantly less expensive than the annual inoculations. 

Also here is a growing school of thought the many of the annual shots actually do more damage than good. You should do your research and determine if you are paying your vet for shots your pet doesn't need.

The biggest single veterinary cost is associated with emergency care. Find out what your vet charges or if he even offers emergency services. Call the local animal rescue organization and see if they have a clinic that they can recommend. If you do your homework in advance, you can literally save thousands on a vet bill. 

Learn how to brush your dog's teeth.  A vet, even if a technician actually does the cleaning, will also clean out your wallet as they will use an expensive anesthetic to perform the task. Brushing yourself will save you money and also help avoid the other canine ailments that are associated with poor dental health.

If you are one of those people who immediately take your dog to the vet at the first sign of any ailment, you are spending too much money and you're not doing your pet any favors either.  What do you do when the vet can't see you until the next day?  Is Fido just going to sit and suffer?

There are any number of minor ailments that you can treat at home just as effectively and safely as if you had gone to the vet and paid for treatment. 

If you know what you're doing you can give your dog some immediate relief when he's suffering from:

and so much more!  That means quick relief for your pet and bucks in your bank.

If you take the time to learn how you can dramatically lower the cost of taking care of your dog's health.   Your dog counts on you to be the one who helps him out when he needs it. Now you know you can provide the care without going to the cleaners in the process.