New member.. hi! competitive vet pricing question?

As an extreme dog mom I feel the intense pain every time I go to the vet. My debit card runs and hides, my checkbook shivers in fear and I usually take a handful of Tums en route to the clinic!

I have 3 very large dogs, a Great Dane, a German Shep and a Belgian Tervuren. I have not found any real ways to cut costs on flea/tick prevention and heartworm prevention but I have found that the best kept secret weapon for saving a considerable amount on vaccinations is to go to a Petco or PetSmart when they have the vaccination clinics set up there.

These clinics are for routine vaccines and a healthy pet exam only. They do not see sick pets and will not vaccinate if one appears to be sick or is running a fever. Veterinarians will set up at these pet superstores, allow you to choose a plan that fits you best and then administer a healthy pet exam and vaccinations. If you get a fecal or heartworm test done, the sample will go with the vet and you will be called with the results. They also offer other blood work options.

You will have to find your local pet superstore and find out when they are holding the clinics. The veterinarians are usually scheduled to be there on a Saturday, once or twice a month. The savings is SUBSTANTIAL in comparison to the traditional veterinary clinic. Good Luck!