Keeping veterinary costs down

Veterinary expenses for a pet can be overwhelming. Even when your pet is healthy there are still vaccines, spay/neutering surgeries, and their yearly physical exam. Luckily, there are several ways to help keep the cost down without sacrificing your pet's health.

Vet Visits and Care

Banfield Pet Hospitals offers new patients a free first office visit and consultation. Banfield is located inside many PetSmart stores nationwide. Find a location near you using the widget on the right side bar.

VCA Animal Hospitals operate over 520 locations nationwide, serving over 41 states. They are currently offering new patients a free initial pet health exam. Simply fill out the form to receive your instant coupon to bring to your first appointment. Coupon is good for up to 2 pets per household. Dogs and cats only. Go here for locations.

The Humane Society provides a list of resources by state for those seeking assistance paying for veterinary care for their pets. Remember that each of these programs have different eligibility requirements, so be sure to check with each individual program to see if you qualify.

Vaccinations

Luv My Pet offers low cost vaccines for dogs and cats. See their prices here. Clinics are held in Petco stores in 20 states, and are offered on weekends and some weekdays. Go here to find a location and clinic date near you.

Protect My Pet offers low cost vaccines for dogs and cats. See their prices and vaccine packages here. Clinics are held at Petco, Pet Supermarket, Tractor Supply Co., PetSense and independent stores located in Florida, Georgia, California, Arizona, New York, Colorado, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Hawaii. Go here to find a location near you.

Spay/Neuter

ASPCA listing of low-cost spay/neuter programs in the U.S. Searchable database for all states.

Spayneuter.org offers a searchable database of low-cost spay/neuter programs across the U.S.

Love That Cat (lovethatcat.com) has a page dedicated to low-cost spay/neuter programs. Includes addresses, phone numbers, and websites for programs all across the U.S. Click on your state to see what is available in your area.

Save $1 on Newman's Own Organics Dry Cat Food

One thing that I love about Newman's Own Organics pet food is that you can buy it in the supermarkets. No more having to stop at the pet store - you can just pick up what you need with your other groceries! And now you can save $1 on any size bag of Newman's Own Organics dry cat food! Print limit to 2 per household.

Save $3 on Nutro MAX dog food

Looking for savings for Nutro MAX dog food? Well, look no further! Right now you can print this coupon and save $3 off your next purchase of ANY bag of Nutro MAX dog food!

DIY Menswear Mice cat toys

Martha Stewart always has great DIY projects, and these cute Menswear Mice cat toys are no exception! What a great way to recycle that old wool suit jacket, or those outdated dress pants. Corduroy pants and felted wool sweaters would work just as well!

You will need the following supplies:

• Assorted menswear fabrics (remember, these can come from a woman's closet too!), such as wool suiting, cotton dress shirts, corduroy, and cotton velvet
• An iron
• Fusible webbing
• Sewing machine and supplies
• Loop turner
• Poly-fill stuffing
• Embriodery floss & needle
• Printed mouse template

Just follow the step by step instructions found here, and make these great mice for your sweet kitty! And since they take such little fabric, why not make a few extra to donate to your local shelter or rescue?

Save $1 off 2 packages of Canine Carry-Outs!

These are my mother's go-to treat for her dogs. The dogs love them, and they are always a great price. Now with this coupon they will be an even greater deal! Save $1 off any 2 packages of Canine Carry-Outs.

I have seen these for as low as $.87 at Wal-Mart, and $1 at Family Dollar. Be sure to print out the coupon and keep your eyes open for some great deals!