I have 4 dogs, 1 cat.. and I also pay for my moms dogs vet visits. In the last month I have spent $600 in vet bills. 3 of the dogs are due for their annual. My vet is very pricey, but I feel odd asking if I can get a discount. Should I? Is this common?
*I would have never ended up with this many animals.. but in the past year I have homed 2 emaciated dogs that were roaming my neighborhood.
2007-11-01 08:21:27 · 13 answers · asked by PlasticTrees 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You know, I've never asked my vet for a discount, but many a times she has given me a break on my bill just out of the kindness of her heart!!
2007-11-01 08:30:52 · answer #1 · answered by ® 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pet insurance probably won't help. A lot of plans won't cover routine care or pre-existing conditions. And most consider any animal over 5 years old a senior and the premiums go way up. To cover my animals it would cost me over $300 a month. My own insurance isn't that expensive!
A lot of vets won't give a discount only because if they do it for you they have to do it for everyone. Then they end up losing way too much money. But some vets will only charge you for one office visit if you bring all three dogs in at the same time.
You may want to look into getting a Care Credit card:
http://carecredit.com/
Also, for routine vaccinations you can either do them yourself (everything except rabies) or find a low-cost clinic in your area.
Good luck!
2007-11-01 08:38:35 · answer #2 · answered by K9Resqer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I currently have 4 cats, 6 dogs (3 are 6 week old pups), 1 rabbit and a ferret. I get major discounts at my vets!!! I cant afford pet insurance monthy for all mine, some of them are "seniors" so the cost of the insurance is way more than what I would pay at my vet. My vet charges $30.00 for a routine visit but discounts me for bringing them in together. Talk to your vet, as long as you are willing to give consistent care and bring them there usually they will work something out
2007-11-01 08:42:31 · answer #3 · answered by NatrGrrl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't even have to ask...my vet told me that they offer 1/3 off all services for people who own more than 2 pets. I would definitely ask about a discount, even try to negotiate one if they don't offer one. If you are vetting 6 animals with them, I would think a discount is in order (unless you are already paying much less than the standard rates in your area).
2007-11-01 10:16:34 · answer #4 · answered by Leigh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It never hurts to ask and you will never know until you do. The vet should appreciate that you care for these animals and care about their health. Maybe they can offer a payment program. Or you can try your local animal shelter for low cost clinics.
2007-11-01 08:30:22 · answer #5 · answered by Rexydoberman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it a try, it can't hurt to ask. Many vets give people who breed, or people who rescue a discount, cause they bring in more dogs, and more business to them. If you are taking in that much business, it can't hurt to ask.
2007-11-01 08:37:37 · answer #6 · answered by DP 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is quite common for vets to offer discounts to multi-pet households using the same vet. that doesn't mean yours will honor your request - but it doesnt hurt to ask.
2007-11-01 08:25:44 · answer #7 · answered by no qf 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you should ask. The worst they can say in no. What do you have to lose. Good Luck
2007-11-01 08:30:28 · answer #8 · answered by sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definatly consider pet insurance, it will save you LOADS
2007-11-01 08:26:26 · answer #9 · answered by ¸.•*´`*♥ AyYıldız ♥*`´*•.¸ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I would. What has he really got to lose other than a GREAT customer.
2007-11-01 08:51:19 · answer #10 · answered by Freckles... 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋