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orlnurse · 08-23-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Laurn7f

I love my Banfield. I have also heard horror stories, but there are horror stories about private vets also. It all depends on the clinic and the vets working there.

I think I get my money's worth simply by the fact that I am a paranoid mommy and I like being able to take Mya in to get checked for even the littlest thing on the drop of a dime and not have to pay for an office visit. Each time I would have had to pay between $35-$200.

I like the comfort of knowing I can be paranoid and not broke

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OH and Mya had to have a couple surgeries this year on her hip, she was less than a year old....Banfield's costs were about 50% discounted compared to the normal surgeons'.

I feel exactly the same way. I go to Banfield as well and also have the wellness plan. I've taken Max in for anything that worries me without the worry about coming up with an office visit fee everytime.

Zeus08 · 08-23-2009, 07:16 PM

I take Zeus to Banfield and he is on the wellness plan. I love the vets we have and I have saved so much money. I never had any problems!

Love_Capone · 08-23-2009, 08:38 PM

Well I decided against Banfield when they charged me 200 for a fecal exam and a parvo test (which I knew the parvo test was unnecessary) and that was after I declined the 150 blood test the vet was pushing for. A private vet in my area would have been cheaper even after the discounts and free office visit. So I set up a savings account and just have money put aside in case he gets sick again.

redvalaria · 08-24-2009, 03:30 AM

yeah, on another thread someone was cheering about the $600 they got back over the year for their 2 dogs on an insurance plan that they pay $840 a year for.

It doesn't make financial sense to spend thousands on insurance plans when if you put that money in the bank and made it work for you (with interest) you would in most cases come out on top.

They also slammed me saying all insurance is this way: yes. It is. You pay and pay and pay and occasionally they come up with a little. I have to have car insurance, liability could run to the hundreds of thousands...I have to have medical insurance for my family for the same reason....but vet care doesn't usually run to the tens of thousands, even in emergency situations so, how does it make any financial sense?

Insurance and these wellness plans only work for the company because they GET more money than it costs them. Period.

lovespandp · 08-24-2009, 09:49 AM

I use to work at a Banfield. Hated it. I would never take my pets there..I didn't take Peanut there when I worked there. I don't like them..I know all the Banfields have different Dr.s but they are still BANFIELD!!

lovespandp · 08-24-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Love_Capone

Well I decided against Banfield when they charged me 200 for a fecal exam and a parvo test (which I knew the parvo test was unnecessary) and that was after I declined the 150 blood test the vet was pushing for. A private vet in my area would have been cheaper even after the discounts and free office visit. So I set up a savings account and just have money put aside in case he gets sick again.

Good for you! I am glad to hear that. Google local Vets in your area and read reviews...you will find a Vet that you like

Trust me I took about 3 months to find the Vet I go to now and he is THE BEST!!! Once you find the vet, you will know

ally173 · 08-26-2009, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Love_Capone

My baby got really sick this weekend and a friend told me about how much money they saved by going to Banfield, so I decided to try them. He has to be healthy in order for me to sign him up for the plan, so I had to pay full price for him today which ended up being 200 for parvo and geardia testing and fecal test (luckily all were negative). If I sign up for the plan I will pay 20/mo. and all shots will be free and the initial pet visit will be free but any extra testing I will be charged for. For all his puppy shots and neutering and sicknesses I think I paid about 600+. Does anybody on here have a petsmart wellness plan and is it useful and does it save money? I'm considering signing him up this week, any advice would be great!

i have that insurance and it did save me lots of money; however you should have another one just for emergencies; this one doesnt cover hospital emergencies when banfield is closed; i had to take my dog twice to the hospital in the middle of the night and ended up paying lots of money; see petplan insurance ; you can use it any vet you want and good for emergencies

08-23-2009, 08:38 PM	#33
Love_Capone YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Norman, OK, USA Posts: 359	Well I decided against Banfield when they charged me 200 for a fecal exam and a parvo test (which I knew the parvo test was unnecessary) and that was after I declined the 150 blood test the vet was pushing for. A private vet in my area would have been cheaper even after the discounts and free office visit. So I set up a savings account and just have money put aside in case he gets sick again. __________________ Yorkies come in all shapes and sizes

08-24-2009, 03:30 AM	#34
redvalaria Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 153	yeah, on another thread someone was cheering about the $600 they got back over the year for their 2 dogs on an insurance plan that they pay $840 a year for. It doesn't make financial sense to spend thousands on insurance plans when if you put that money in the bank and made it work for you (with interest) you would in most cases come out on top. They also slammed me saying all insurance is this way: yes. It is. You pay and pay and pay and occasionally they come up with a little. I have to have car insurance, liability could run to the hundreds of thousands...I have to have medical insurance for my family for the same reason....but vet care doesn't usually run to the tens of thousands, even in emergency situations so, how does it make any financial sense? Insurance and these wellness plans only work for the company because they GET more money than it costs them. Period. __________________ -------------------------------- Kate-Mom to: Dante, Hamish & Fergus

08-24-2009, 09:49 AM	#35
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	I use to work at a Banfield. Hated it. I would never take my pets there..I didn't take Peanut there when I worked there. I don't like them..I know all the Banfields have different Dr.s but they are still BANFIELD!! __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

08-23-2009, 07:16 PM	#32
Zeus08 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sahuarita, Arizona Posts: 992	I take Zeus to Banfield and he is on the wellness plan. I love the vets we have and I have saved so much money. I never had any problems!