Vet Searching

Are you looking for a new vet or are a first time pet owner that is looking for a vet? There are many things that to consider when you are looking for the one person who will be responsible for taking care of your animal’s health. You will surely be looking for somebody who is qualified, knowledgeable and somebody who is caring and clearly loving towards the animal’s that he or she treats. A great way to find a good vet is by word of mouth, by talking to and hearing from other pet owners you can very quickly sum up a general view of a vet by what these other pet owners think about their animal’s vet. If a vet get’s a lot of good referrals they are bound to be a safe bet.

If however you are moving from one place to another and you are changing your animal’s vet for this reason then you could ask your previous vet for any suggestions for finding a new vet, they may even be able to give you some names of vets that hey know about in your new area. If you are looking for a vet with specific fields of expertise then contact a nearby shelter or pet centre and they are sure to have information that will help to find the right vet.

Your pet's vet

Your animal’s vet is one of the most important people in your pet’s life. Aside from you, your animal’s vet is their best connection to great care and health support. Choosing your animal’s vet is much like choosing your own doctor – your vet needs to be in reasonable proximity to your own house in case of emergencies, if your pet needs any special sort of medical treatment you need to be sure that their vet can provide and you need to be comfortable with your vet choice as somebody who you can entrust with your pet’s health.

Taking your animal to the vet can be somewhat of a distressing occasion for your cat or dog, but going to the vet is not something that you should put off or avoid just because your animal does not like it. In the short and long run, taking your cat or dog to see a vet is the best thing for them when you have a concern about their health. However, you do not have to go to the vet for every little concern – there are certain things you can just call your vet about or you can ask a vet through the Medipet blog site for information or advice before going to see a vet.

The Vet: your extended family doctor

Your animal’s doctor knows just how to take good care of your animal’s health. They can identify any potential health hazards, spot any irregularities in your cat or dog and can even give you good practical advice on taking care of your cat or dog. And when your pet is ill or injured there is no one better to take care of their health than a qualified and understanding vet. But the one draw back of this reliability is the potential costs of medical treatment.

There are certain veterinary visits that you can be financially prepared for – such as your cat or dog’s annual shots and other routine check ups, but for those unexpected visits to the vet it is good to know that you and your pet can be covered by Medipet health insurance. Having a partner in taking care of your pet’s health can make the job a lot easier.

Medipet offers you nationwide coverage and the use of any vet countrywide. Cover is up to R25 00 per year and with no specified limits you can be assured that no matter what your emergency or need is to see your pet’s doctor, your pet is covered by general and reliable medical insurance.

Getting a good vet: something to think about

Veterinary services are a vital component to ensuring your pet is in good health and well taken care of when ill. Vets however can be expensive but there is no need for you to be concerned over vet bills and your pet’s health costs. Medipet pet insurance can assist you in providing for your animal’s health with easy and convenient medical insurance for your pet.

If your pet were to be involved in accident or were to fall ill, you have the concern of both your animal’s welfare as well as your financial responsibilities. Medipet’s pet insurance packages are designed to take the load off of your mind. With pet insurance you know that your animal will be taken of by professional vets who not only care about your pet but are also qualified to care of your pet’s health needs.

With the concern of your pet’s well being off your mind, all you then need to think about is your monthly rate with Medipet: R115 for cats and R125 for dogs. Your only other cost will be your excess of R250 which you pay should your pet need to see a vet. Insuring your pet’s health gives you safety as well as peace of mind.

Pet Vet

Hi everyone,

Chenna is right about finding a good vet. People who love their pets like a member of the family need to make sure that they know where the best local vet is in their immediate area. I also find it incredibly helpful to have an account with my vet so that if anything has to happen to Milo or Butters then I just nip down and have it sorted out. There is nothing worse than having to hang around filling out forms when your pet is in medical trouble! By having a vet account you just walk in, get the problem sorted out, and worry about payment later.

This is especially a good idea if you have pet insurance. Pet insurance costs very little from a reliable insurance provider like MediPet SA, and you can be sure that you will always have enough to cover the unexpected hip replacement or other ailment. In fact, it really does just cost you the price of two single movie tickets a month to get your cat insured. Just let your favourite vet know about your account details, and everything will get sorted out for you the next time you have to rush to the vet.

People take for granted that there are people-hospitals in their nearby vicinity, and everyone knows how to get there, but don't fall victim to panic and confusion when something happens to your pet and you have to get it sorted out quickly - if you don't prepare before hand you can end up spending valuable hours searching for a vet that is open after hours. (We had to do this for the people in my family the other day, and I was so sorry that I didn't know of any doctors around here that were open after hours!)

Anyway, as the saying goes: it's better to be safe than sorry.