You know your pet better than anybody. If something just isn't right, you know it. Don't say, "Well, I'll just wait a couple days and see if he gets better. I just can't afford a vet visit right now."

Chances are if you wait, your bill is going to cost more because whatever is bothering your pet will be harder to diagnose and treat.

We once had a woman who brought her cat in because she noticed he was drooling a little. Come to find out the poor kitty had a sewing needle stuck in his mouth! After giving him a light sedative we were able to pull the needle out easily.

If she had waited an extra day or even a few more hours chances are he would have swallowed the needle. A needle stuck in the intestinal track is a lot harder to find, and a lot harder to get out than a needle stuck in the mouth! (Needles should stay in the haystack where they belong!)

Kitty was lucky to have such an observant owner. And by bringing her cat in sooner rather than later, the woman probably saved herself at least $500-800. That's a lot of catnip!

Everyday I hear pet owners complain about the high price of their bills and it makes me sad. I wish prices could be cheaper so more people could afford quality health care for their pets. Heck-I wish more people could afford quality health care for themselves! But it is what it is.

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This tip courtesy of Dogproblems.com