Has anyone ever use one of those pet store vaccination clinics?
The local pet store chain here is having one next weekend, but the prices seem too good to be true. Are there are any gotchas? $39 for a full set of vaccines and heart worm testing? Normally that would cost me closer to $100 if I took her to the vet.. Of course, the vet would give her a checkup, but she's fine... so that's unwarranted.
Opinions welcome. :)
i use vaccination clinics all the time. the local shelter usually runs them here in ga. in the larger towns the shelters team up with pet stores so usually it is a good deal.
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Yes, the full deal is usually a far better deal than at the vet.
If you feel comfortable, you can order the medicines online and do it yourself. even cheaper.
http://www.1800petmeds.com
well. might be a good deal im not sure. but hey spending the extra going to the vet its possible the vet could find something that may not be showing yet but would lead to problems down the road.
just a thought.
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We use one of the two 'mobile vets' that we have in our area to take care of the routine maintenance type stuff...... they offer everything from all of the usual, as well as not so usual inoculations as well as prescription drug dispensing at prices equal to and less than those on line and TV advertised places. They also take care of other unpleasantries like anal gland expressing and nail trimming. Just a thought, but you may wish to see if you have any mobile vets that run a route or who have a specified calendar that would include a stop in a public spot in your area. You may find that your experience with them is as pleasant as ours. It sure saves a mint for us and our two mobile vets get great raves and marks from the vets at the regular surgeries and hospitals around these parts...... of course, your mileage may vary.
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This is the same here. They are ran by the local shelters. I'm sure there are not "gotchas" (Could be wrong), I take my pets to the vet for vaccines so I can build up that patient-doctor relationship with the vet's office. Comes in handy when the "out of nowhere" accident or emergency comes along.Originally Posted by kb2crk
When we lived in town, we always used the vaccination clinics. We had 4 or 5 dogs at the time, so it helped financially. The only problem we ever experienced was some of the people in line didn't keep their dogs in tow, and a few fights broke out. We never had any problems with the vaccinations or veterinary folks. Now we use a local country vet. It's a big difference, and we really like it. As for vet vs clinic it's kinda like the difference between a regular Physician vs an HMO. With one you build up a relationship and know each other, and the other you get what you draw. If your pet is not real old, and doesn't have other problems, you can feel comfortable using the clinics, and saving a few $$ for puppy or kitty treats.
Hell, yes. I have no medical insurance so I go to the local pet store vaccination clinic for my flu shots every year. Sometimes they'll even throw in a flea bath.
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I heard about your visit last year. You really have to quit licking yourself like that.
If and when I need a new vaccination or booster, I shall rely on my regular medico. 'Bout the only thing I have needed in a while has been a periodic booster for tetanus.
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