I AM GETTING A 12 WEEK OLD MALTIPOO AND WAS WONDERING IF THE BANSFIELD VET PLAN AT PETSMART IS A GOOD BARGAIN IT IS $139 UP FRONT AND $25 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST YEAR. HAS ANYONE USED THIS?
2006-10-13 16:04:27 · 9 answers · asked by ESPERANZA 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Banfield is a good vet and their wellness plans do end up saving people money on their services. However, I use a private vet and the prices that I pay are much cheaper than Banfield charges.
I would check with other vets in your area and see what they charge for exams, vacs and bloodwork then compare that to Banfield's prices.
2006-10-16 13:48:24 · answer #1 · answered by lb2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Are Bansfield Vet Plans at Petsmart Worth the cost? I am interested in the Puppy Plan?
I AM GETTING A 12 WEEK OLD MALTIPOO AND WAS WONDERING IF THE BANSFIELD VET PLAN AT PETSMART IS A GOOD BARGAIN IT IS $139 UP FRONT AND $25 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST YEAR. HAS ANYONE USED THIS?
2015-08-23 20:39:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the puppy plan for my GSD. I paid 109 down and than 21 and some change per month. As of now, I hear the down payment is 69 bux. I think it is great because it covers the spay/neuter, all their shots, unlimited visits if need be. The only thing I don't like about it, is because of the cheaper rate, I have noticed an increase on other products/services. For instance, my GSD tore his acl. They wanted 200 bux to do x-rays, whereas the vet near my house that I use for my Boxers only charged me 60. The other thing that bothered me about Petsmarts Banfield was the vet at mine making a comment that he makes no money when people have the insurance. It somewhat offended me, and made me question why he really became a vet. Like I said, it is great when you add up office visits, shots, and neuter/spaying. But I would reccomend only using it for the first year, and then get another vet to use on an as needed basis. Good luck! EDIT: I just want to add than when I picked my GSD up from being neutered, they gave me a receipt telling me how much I saved by having the insurance. It stated I saved 1200, yet my Boxers vet uses same equipment, same method, and he charges 90
2016-03-13 23:54:44 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Petsmart Puppy Plan
2016-10-06 11:07:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister used Petsmart as her vet care, not sure if she had the Banfield Plan or not, but, she became very unhappy there. There was some problems relating to quality of care and pricing, as well as some other problems of which I can't remember the exact details. She now goes to a vet outside of the Petsmart Plan and is much happier with the care.
Hope this helps you.
2006-10-13 16:21:13 · answer #5 · answered by Animaholic 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It saves you alot of money....My puppy was very sick when we got her...so we got our money worth....
....but also note that anyone can go in during wellness hours for free...if you pet is fine, there is no cost...
we did have a few problems with the vets..... Everytime we go it's someone different--and each time they tell you something different--once they completely midiagnosed something. Our puppy had worms--visable worms in her waste--- the vet claimed that they were something else that is a microscopic parasite--which didn;t make any sense because you could see them...
If I were you, I would go to a regular vets office and just pay more money--it' not worth the risk!
2006-10-13 16:40:40 · answer #6 · answered by Shannon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's hard to say...
It all depends on the breed. Some dogs are prone to problems. If you got your puppy at a pet store you can't follow the blood line to see if there has been any problems with it's family. You should research each cross of your dog (maltese&poodle) to see what there prone to. Sometimes it worth getting a plan ready for your dog...but I find odds are you end up spending money you didn't need to.
2006-10-13 16:28:30 · answer #7 · answered by Kitty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would set up a seperate savings account open it with the 139 and each month put in 25 dollars. you can take your pet to a private vet and have that money to use on your vet bills. also most vets are really good about helping you with payment arrangements if needed.
2006-10-13 17:17:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Banfield is on http://www.ripoffreport.com.
Buyer beware.
2006-10-13 16:23:27 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i havent but its a great vets office very good class and clean not a bad price what do that enclude email please
2006-10-13 16:15:31 · answer #10 · answered by josh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋