How much is a cat check up at petsmart

Nena December 20, 2019 at 11:12 am MST

Caution… There more expensive then any other vet I’ve been to. My cat needed surgery they est $3000… My regular vet did for $600

klvnh December 20, 2019 at 11:46 am MST

Is there a way to read the fine print w/o putting in my information? We recently adopted our dog from a rescue and the previous owner had taken the dog to a Banfield, but we have not. I’m wondering if “first time” is pet specific or owner specific.

Rebecca December 20, 2019 at 1:02 pm MST

I got a paper in the mail for this. I have a vet but they haven’t been helpful in dealing with my dog’s allergies, so thought about going for a consult. Weary of getting anything additional done though, those rates😬

Heather Bothell-Vrbsky December 20, 2019 at 1:50 pm MST

I’ve heard a number of bad things about Banfield, so you may want to check out reviews of the one in your area before you decide to take your pet there.

Christopher Cooper December 20, 2019 at 5:17 pm MST

I work at Banfield. There is no catch. Just print the coupon and you get a free office visit which includes an exam from the doctor.

Maggie December 21, 2019 at 11:08 am MST

Banfield is MARS Petcare — yes, the candy family owns a multi-billion dollar pet empire. They make Royal Canin and Pedigree food too. A lot has been written about the massive profit-centered nature of their vet care model. First, Banfield does not follow the gold-standard, evidence-based vaccination guidelines from the AAHA (which is based on research by a blue-ribbon panel of experts finding core vaxes are only needed every 3 years) — they reportedly pressure clients to do unnecessary annual vaxing instead of only every three-years because it’s profitable. Second, business news articles have reported that they require vet-employees to follow sales scripts to up-sell (especially “wellness packages”) — and base vet employee compensation in part on success doing that. Third, the same journals report that they require cookie-cutter computer-generated treatment protocol scripts with very little flexibility for vets to actually use their brains and practice client-centered veterinary medicine. They’ll reportedly often recommend you do all possible diagnostics ($$$$) for an illness, when an old-fashioned vet might say “let’s start with some inexpensive bloodwork and see where it leads us, before you spend a lot of money for all these specialized tests.” I recommend finding an independent, local vet who has the style of practice you like, develop a client relationship that will last for years, let them get to know you and your specific needs, and you’ll probably be much happier (and likely spend less) over the long-run, instead of chasing after “coupon deals” for vet care. I have my vet’s cell phone number for after hours because we’ve been through so many years of animals together — nobody has a right to expect that, but it’s the sort of thing you may get from a clinic owner who cares deeply about clients he’s known for many years….but not from a chain. I also highly recommend looking for a vet that is “Fear Free Certified” (and who has FF certified vet techs)–it’s an amazing approach that really makes a difference in reducing stress for pets.

Susan December 22, 2019 at 8:13 am MST

I have the wellness plan with Banfield for my dog and I love it. It covers his vaccines, one dental cleaning with anesthesia, 2 sets of labs and unlimited visits. When I first got him I never had a dog before. It gave me piece of mind I could take him in anytime I had a concern. Yes, not all stuff is covered. This is a wellness plan so if you have a sick pet or one with a chronic illness, this probably isn’t the plan for you. Additional non-covered services are at a discount rate though.