Did you know the average American dog owner spent $785 last year on veterinary costs? Cat owners got off a little cheaper spending $516 according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association.
Veterinary costs have skyrocketed in the recent past thanks in part to improvements technology that require expensive equipment that was not part of a vets resources as little as five years ago.
With all kinds of pressure on the family budget during these difficult economic times, money spent on your pet's health may become a real burden. You love your pet but the vet bill falls into one of those "do we really need it" categories. That means shots and exams may be missed.
It doesn't have to be that way.
If you really think about it, is there anything that you can't get for less if you really look?
Did you know you can probably reduce the cost of veterinary inoculations by nearly 50%?
Shots are probably the most common vet expense that you have. Typically an adult dog will need on average, $145 worth of inoculations each year. That doesn't mean that's what you have to pay for it if you shop around.
Remember the good old days when many vets had "shot clinics"? These were usually scheduled once per week on an evening or weekend day. Shots were half price. So what happened?
Many vets have stopped this practice but that doesn't mean all of them have. Call around to the vets in your neighborhood and see if they have discount shots. If the answer is no, find out what they do charge for inoculations.
Did you know if you don't mind driving a bit you could get all veterinary services at a lower cost? Vets typically set their prices according to the average household income of their service area which is typically no more than 5 miles from their office. For example a vet in Beverly Hills will charge much more than a vet in East Los Angeles.
If there is a neighborhood near you with a lower household income, call the vets in that area and see what they charge.
Another great resource for finding lower veterinarian costs is your local animal rescue organization. Often times they are already working with vets or a clinic that offer discount care.
Aside from shopping for services, there are a number of other things you can do to treat your pet at home if you know how. Take the time to research home remedies for your pet and save some more money without sacrificing your pet's health. You'll be glad you did and your pet will love you even more.
Did you know that not all pet ailments need to be treated by a vet? Do you know which ones can safely be treated at home? I have to admit I didn't and ended up spending a bundle on veterinary costs when I didn't have to. For the answer to these questions, plus a FREE Home Pet Care Mini Course visit http://homeremediesfordogs.info
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