How much to budget for vet bills? How much should I expect my puppy's vet bills to be the first few months? (Counting wellness checkup, shots, deworming, etc.) |
There was just an article in a magazine that I was reading about that very subject. It said that according to the AKC annual dog expenses average out to be @ $2500.00 $630.00 is the average amount new owners lay out in the first year for vet visits. Really it varies from state to state and vet to vet so the best thing to do is find a good vet and get his/her rates. I hope that this helped answer your question!!! |
I have spent about $800.00 and neither of my dogs have had a major illness. I have spent alot of money treating allergies and mites and bouts of diahrea. I think every one should have at least $1000 saved for their dog in case there is an emergency. |
Get Pet Insurance!! I would really invest in pet insurance to help you out with the first year. Check out www.Petinsurance .com |
I wish I would have gotten Pet insurance when I first got my doggies. My goodness.. with vet bills, I must have spent about 2 grand on my babies.. from wellness checkups, vaccinations and emergencies (those were :eek: ) im really bad with money, so im not much help.. I just know you have to be prepared for emergencies as well. expensive emergencies! |
i can tell you i have had snickers for 6wks and so far we are at...$309 in vet visits - she is 14wks old |
There are options! Vet bills can be very expensive, but we all know how important our pets are. They are family, so we are going to do what needs to be done. You may want to talk to your vet about a payment plan. You can also look into pet insurance, but remember that is limited and you will be paying the full amount up front & wait to be reimbursed. Another option is a pet discount program like Pet Assure. A big discount right at the time of service for any type of pet, any age or with any medical condition. Check them out! You can use the discount plan in addition to the other options. |
Costs can be More than you expect. I think it is good to have a credit card for pet emergencies. If that won't work I would suggest $1,200 to cover shots, worm treatment, Monthly flea and heart worm preventives, micro chip, and spay/neuter and removing baby teeth. It really depends on where you live, and having a basically health pup. One illness can quickly bump up costs into the thousands. |
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You may be able to budget for planned procedures...but for emergencies, you need cash/credit at the ready! |
I have the CareCredit card .... It's kind of like a budget plan....It depends how much the bill is on how many months you have to pay the bill off in interest free. I use this card for me and the dogs. |
I suggest pet insurance. I wish I had got it sooner. My girl in the first year broke her leg and we are at over 4,000 to fix it at this point. (first vet screwed up) I have it now but cant do anything about leg..as its preexisting.. |
For a healthy pup, I spent about $1000 the first year for neutering, vaccinations, flea & ticks preventatives, and office visits. We live outside the big metropolitan area, so our costs are a little lower. It's wise to have insurance, a savings account, and a credit card with extra room -- some kind of plan for the unforeseen medical problems that can cost thousands. |
I'm still tweaking the budget, but roughly: Spent: Vaccinations - $158 De-worming - $13 Heartworm preventive (12 months) - $62 Budgeted Flea/tick preventive (6 months) - $55 Neuter - $211 Grooming (5 visits @ $45) - $225 Insurance $35.50/mo - $319.50 Total: $1043.50 This is just for vet bills and assuming no emergencies or illnesses present, and does not include possible dental. I'd probably hyperventilate if I added in what I spent before I ever got him home on toys, pen, beds, clothes, home grooming supplies, treats, and food. |
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