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GlamChic · 11-13-2012, 09:32 AM

Thanks everyone for all the great info!

gracielove · 11-13-2012, 09:41 AM

Many vets have weekend or emergency hours. If you know someone who has a small dog check where they go. You want a vet that has experience working with small dogs and especially Yorkies. Yorkies come with their own set of problems. There are several genetic problems that are prevalent in the Yorkie and a vet that has worked with the breed should be familiar with them and know what symptoms to look for and alert you.

Personally, I would stay away from any type of "chain" vet service. Also pet stores are not the best at providing quality pet care or products.

superchick8912 · 11-13-2012, 09:57 AM

I have bandfield's puppy plan thing for my German shepherd because I didn't have a specific vet for all of his puppy shots, which I did with Sammy, my yorkie. I have had a really good experience there and the cost of the plan that includes all of the shots, unlimited anytime vet visits and fecal exams was really worth it for me because I didn't know what to expect with such a large dog, and ll the shots they need separately can be really pricey! It is also nice to know that if Remy is ever sick I can just run him over there and they will check him out and doa fecal test to make sure there isn't anything wrong... But if he already had all of his shots it doesn't seem like the best deal... They do have a free first office visit coupon online tho so you should definitely try it out to see if the office by you is one you would like... They will try to sell you the puppy plan but it never hurts to get another professional to take a look at your new baby! Also if you are planning on getting a spay/ neuter they have a plan that let's you pay a little each month and when that terrible time comes they have all the anesthesia, monitors and pain meds included for you... All of this is just research I have already done so I hope to save you a little time because I have had a nice experience with them and they always take time to answer any questions I have and my babies like it there because they know they will always sucker mommy into buying a new toy

hope this helps!

chachi · 11-13-2012, 10:05 AM

I have over the yrs heard many complaints on here about banfield. Overcharging,running up bills and not covering things

11-13-2012, 09:57 AM	#18
superchick8912 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: United States Posts: 27	I have bandfield's puppy plan thing for my German shepherd because I didn't have a specific vet for all of his puppy shots, which I did with Sammy, my yorkie. I have had a really good experience there and the cost of the plan that includes all of the shots, unlimited anytime vet visits and fecal exams was really worth it for me because I didn't know what to expect with such a large dog, and ll the shots they need separately can be really pricey! It is also nice to know that if Remy is ever sick I can just run him over there and they will check him out and doa fecal test to make sure there isn't anything wrong... But if he already had all of his shots it doesn't seem like the best deal... They do have a free first office visit coupon online tho so you should definitely try it out to see if the office by you is one you would like... They will try to sell you the puppy plan but it never hurts to get another professional to take a look at your new baby! Also if you are planning on getting a spay/ neuter they have a plan that let's you pay a little each month and when that terrible time comes they have all the anesthesia, monitors and pain meds included for you... All of this is just research I have already done so I hope to save you a little time because I have had a nice experience with them and they always take time to answer any questions I have and my babies like it there because they know they will always sucker mommy into buying a new toy hope this helps! __________________ Sammy and Remy's Mommy! :

11-13-2012, 10:05 AM	#19
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I have over the yrs heard many complaints on here about banfield. Overcharging,running up bills and not covering things __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-13-2012, 09:32 AM	#16
GlamChic Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 28	Thanks everyone for all the great info!

11-13-2012, 09:41 AM	#17
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	Many vets have weekend or emergency hours. If you know someone who has a small dog check where they go. You want a vet that has experience working with small dogs and especially Yorkies. Yorkies come with their own set of problems. There are several genetic problems that are prevalent in the Yorkie and a vet that has worked with the breed should be familiar with them and know what symptoms to look for and alert you. Personally, I would stay away from any type of "chain" vet service. Also pet stores are not the best at providing quality pet care or products.