The District Magazine Vol. 3 NEW BEGINNINGS 2018 | Page 40

5 Cost Saving Tips
for your Pet’s Medical Expenses
Pet parents know that there's nothing like the love of furry family members. Keeping your
pets healthy is a priority because you want them to live as long as possible. However, health
care costs for pets are expensive, and if you are dealing with additional expenses such as
prescriptions for chronic conditions, it can become a burden to your budget.
Fortunately, there are several things pet owners can do proactively
to keep pets healthy and save money on health care costs.
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Invest in preventative care
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is just as applicable to pets as it is to their
human caregivers. One of the most important things a pet parent can do to ensure the ongoing
health of any animal is to bring them in for annual checkups whether they are experiencing
health issues or not.
During wellness checkups, veterinarians can screen for a variety of health conditions. They
provide insight on diseases, age-related concerns, dental health, nutritional considerations
and so much more. Plus you're able to provide your pet with important vaccinations. Regular
checkups help vets identify problems sooner rather than later, and this can translate to more
affordable health care costs to pet parents in the long run.
Get an Inside Rx Pets prescription card
Costs for managing your pet's health can be a bear with pet owners spending more than $8
billion on prescription and over-the-counter medications annually. The Inside Rx Pets program
offers savings on commonly prescribed medications such as insulin and antibiotics, as well as
seizure, glaucoma and anti-inflammatory drugs. The Inside Rx Pets savings card is not insurance;
it is a savings card you can use for certain human medications that may be prescribed for your