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Old 12-15-2011, 05:06 AM   #13
nancyf007
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It is a decision you will have to weigh. I am sure some Banfields have good vets and some do not.
Private practice does not mean good vets. It just means they had money to set up practice.
If your puppy is for the most part healthy there would be nothing wrong with trying Banfield for the first year to see how you felt about it.
If god forbid your puppy were ever really sick you would probably be at a specialist.
There is nothing wrong with watching your pennies. I for one watch mine but would certainly spare no expense if needed.
No one should put their nose up at anybody.
Some people go to vets for shots, some go to mobile units, some go to shelters.
The important thing is that you get the shots.
Another thing with Banfield is that there are different vets there. That could be good and it could be bad. Bad thing is that there is not personal knowledge of the dogs and they look at the records. On a good note it is not a bad thing to have a fresh set of eyes on your puppy.
I have not decided what I will do when my contract expires but go to local Banfield and talk to the people in the waiting room. Current patients will give you all the information you need.
Good luck with whatever you decide. You can also look into private insurance that could help cover other issues. I currently have PetPlan which I have fortunately not had to use.
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