When considering your pet’s veterinary care, you get what you pay for, and the cost will likely correspond with the quality. For example, inexpensive pet food is often loaded with food coloring, artificial preservatives and ingredients, and low-quality fillers. However, by paying a bit more, you can provide your pet with a well-balanced, healthy diet full of high-quality ingredients. Although the quality food is more costly, your furry pal reaps the benefits, making your purchase an excellent investment in your pet’s health.
You should consider this get-what-you-pay-for philosophy when choosing your pet’s veterinary care. By paying a bit extra up front for your pet’s quality medicine, you are likely helping them enjoy a longer, healthier, happier life. Read our Memorial Villages Animal Hospital team’s guide to learn how investing in quality medicine for your pet helps in maintaining their health.
The importance of quality vaccinations for your pet
Our team carefully evaluates available vaccines to determine your pet’s best options. By considering a vaccine manufacturer—their production process, handling and storage procedures, and the vaccine’s potential for adverse effects—we can choose the safest, most effective vaccines for our patients. While you can purchase vaccines online and at farm stores, and administer them yourself—excluding rabies—these products’ safety is not guaranteed. You cannot know for certain whether these vaccines’ efficacy has been negated through improper handling. For example, they may have been left in the hot sun for hours on a loading dock before the retailer brought them inside.
When our Memorial Villages Animal Hospital team purchases vaccines, you can rest assured knowing these shots come from a reputable source that follows strict quality control and shipping methods. In addition, when a veterinarian vaccinates your pet, they provide a manufacturer’s guarantee. For example, if your 16-week-old puppy contracts parvovirus, the manufacturer will likely cover the treatment cost if your dog has received the recommended vaccines from a veterinarian. Such a guarantee does not exist when you purchase and administer your pet’s vaccines on your own.
The importance of quality prescriptions for your pet
Cats and dogs are highly sensitive to medications, making careful dosing and correct ingredients vital to your pet’s wellbeing. When purchasing your pet’s prescription medications—whether they are heart medications or parasite preventives—you want to feel confident that you are receiving the correct product. Although large online pharmacies and retailers may be able to offer a highly competitive price, you may not always receive the correct medication. Be vigilant regarding a difference in packaging, medication appearance, or the drug’s effects on your pet.
When you purchase medication from Memorial Villages Animal Hospital, rest assured that you will be administering the correct product to your pet. We regularly check expiration dates, and triple check prescriptions before our clients bring them home. We are also mindful regarding how the manufacturer shipped the product, ensuring the medication didn’t become too hot or cold en route. If we believe a product may be problematic, the manufacturer typically provides a replacement or reimbursement. For example, if we have a record of your pet’s monthly heartworm prevention purchase, but they test positive for the disease during their annual exam, the heartworm preventive manufacturer will pay for treatment.
The importance of quality screenings and diagnostic equipment for your pet
During your pet’s annual wellness visit, our Memorial Villages Animal Hospital team will likely recommend your four-legged friend receive a variety of screening tests. Although you may question the need for your seemingly healthy pet’s diagnostic tests, by agreeing to this extra veterinary care step, you will likely save money, helping ensure your four-legged friend’s long-term health. For example, by having agreed to your cat’s comprehensive blood panel, urinalysis, and blood pressure check throughout their life, you have ensured that our team has your feline pal’s baseline values, which enable us to spot patterns and changes easily. When we detect concerning blood work result changes at your senior cat’s biannual wellness visit, we can begin effectively treating health problems in their early stages, long before a disease becomes severe.
Dental radiography equipment is an example of quality diagnostic equipment. Unlike some veterinary practices, Memorial Villages Animal Hospital has the ability to take dental X-rays, which are essential for diagnosing and treating dental problems hidden below the gumline. Dental X-rays indicate broken or abscessed tooth roots, impacted teeth, and many other periodontal issues that can cause your pet pain. Because our team has this essential dental radiography equipment, we can spot oral problems early, often ensuring your pet’s treatment and recovery proceed smoothly. In addition, earlier treatments are less complex and less costly.
Discover the positive effect quality medicine can have on your pet’s health and happiness. Schedule an appointment with our Memorial Villages Animal Hospital team if your pet is due for their vaccinations, parasite preventive medication, wellness examination, or diagnostic screenings.
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