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I have a puppy that needs shots and to be fixed. I am looking for a good vet that has resonable fees. I live off falls of the neuse in raleigh so anywhere in that area. I sometimes see pets getting shots at a petsmart. Is this a good option? Any insight would be helpful I just moved to the here so I dont know what my options are. Thank you!
I swear by The Magnolia Animal Hospital. It's on Capital Blvd. between 440 and 540. Their fees are a tiny bit higher than the place I used to go to in SC, but WAY cheaper than any other place I've ever taken my pets to. Having said that, puppy shots aren't cheap, but this is one of the least expensive places you can get them at and also get amazing care. Petsmart was one of the places I've taken my cats to and would never go again. Their prices were ridiculous and I found out (after switching to another vet) that they were giving them shots they don't need.
You can save some money by watching for the
rabies/microchip clinics that are usually in the area
every few months.
My son saved money by getting the shots from
Southern States. If you go that route you have to be
organized enough to keep records and keep the vaccine
at the right temp and stay on the correct schedule.
It is not for everyone, but I have had a vet tell me
they are the same shot they use.
I think there are some low cost spay options.
If you call the SPCA they might direct you
to them.
Here are links to lots of different low cost spay/neuter programs ANYONE can take their dog or cat to!! These programs are mobile units that go around the Triangle and OUTSIDE of the Triangle area!
These are not mobile units, but they are low cost and anyone can use them:
SPCAwake.org - Anyone from anywhere with any income can use this low cost clinic!
S.A.F.E. Haven for Cats safehavenforcats.org - they do pet cats, stray cats, feral cats
Operation Catnip operationcatnip.org/raleigh.html - they do stray and feral cats ONLY. They also have a $50 voucher program for taking ferals to local participating vets.
If you are in a low income household or have a financial need (and meet requirements) you can get your pet spayed/neutered through the following programs for $20 or a sliding scale fee!
PALS program through SNAP -- snap-nc.org $25 for a cat and $40 for a dog if you qualify
The $20 Fix through Animalkind www.animalkind.org (And to support the effort, you can donate items and buy items from their thrift shop.)
I swear by The Magnolia Animal Hospital. It's on Capital Blvd. between 440 and 540. Their fees are a tiny bit higher than the place I used to go to in SC, but WAY cheaper than any other place I've ever taken my pets to. Having said that, puppy shots aren't cheap, but this is one of the least expensive places you can get them at and also get amazing care. Petsmart was one of the places I've taken my cats to and would never go again. Their prices were ridiculous and I found out (after switching to another vet) that they were giving them shots they don't need.
They are the best! We have used them for 12 years.
Banfield at Petsmart has a great monthly pricing plan so you can ensure the health of your animal year round. I have heard that Banfield is mostly "traveling vets" but I could be wrong. I do actually like them.
If you want just the shots minus the "office visit" bill by some really great people, try "For the Love of Dogs" in Wilson. They are only open Mon-Wed. So, if its just shots you need, you can get all of them for less than $30. Great people. I got my dog from them (they are an adoption agency with a vet staff on site) and I was truly pleased with my experience with them. Its nice to be in an environment where you can tell the staff truly cares about their patients.
Dr. Amy Lewis at Falls Village Veterinary Hospital is wonderful. My family and I have used her for many years.
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