Promoting Affordable Pet Care - Veterinary Insider offers pet owners tips and strategies on how to save money on pet care and make veterinary care more affordable.

Let's face it: The cost of owning a dog or a cat is on the rise these days. Veterinary expenses, combined with food, supplies, medications, and ancillary fees associated with grooming, training, and boarding, are not cheap and can run into the hundreds, if not thousands of dollars each year. And that's per pet!

One key way to manage pet care costs is to learn the skills that will enable you to become a proactive partner with your veterinarian in your pet's husbandry and health care. VeterinaryInsider.com will teach you those money saving skills - and more!

It's no secret that informed pet owners make better decisions. VeterinaryInsider.com has got you covered there as well, offering unique veterinary insights designed to help you make smart, informed choices when it comes to spending your pet care dollar.

So join our community of cost-conscious dog and cat enthusiasts today! You and your pet(s) will be glad you did.

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How To: The At-Home Physical Exam Part 1 All dog owners should learn how to perform a basic physical examination on their pets. Although such exams are not meant to replace routine veterinary check-ups, they are helpful for detecting health disorders in their early stages of development. . . . keep reading How To: The At-Home Physical Exam Part 2 Now that you've obtained vital signs, it's time to start the exam itself... . . . keep reading How To: The At-Home Physical Exam Part 3 Here's Part 3 of the At-Home Physical Examination . . . keep reading How To: Canine Restraint All dog owners should know the proper way to restrain their pets. Good restraint is often needed to safely perform preventive health care procedures such as ear cleaning, nail trimming, and medicating. . . . keep reading How To: Taking Your Pet's Temperature Taking your pet's temperature at home is not difficult provided you do it correctly. . . . keep reading More

Save Money Tip #28: Invest In A Quality Set Of Clippers Investing in a quality, reliable set of clippers can save you a ton of money in pet care bills in the long run. Here are four good reasons why: . . . keep reading Save Money Tip #27: How One Routine Grooming Procedure Could Cost You Hundreds Of Dollars In Veterinary Bills Whenever a dog gets a bath or goes to the groomer, it's common for the person performing the task at hand to routinely… . . . keep reading How To Pill A Cat That Doesn't Want To Be Pilled For all you cat lovers out there who have ever been called on to pill a cat that just doesn't want to be pilled, I feel your pain. It can be a daunting task, . . . keep reading Save Money Tip #26: Take A Tip From The Human Pharmaceutical Industry In human medicine, pharmaceutical companies understand that many people taking long-term medications have a tough time affording more expensive brand-name prescriptions, . . . keep reading Save Money Tip #25: Avoid This Expensive Alternative To Vaccination Many veterinarians now recommend titer testing to their clients in lieu of vaccination in a well-intentioned effort to avoid over-vaccinating pets. . . . keep reading More