Costs of Care and Estate Planning by Veterinarians
- Kindred Spirit Kindred Care Dr. Shannon NakayaSee Chapter 6: Dr. Nakaya recommends a savings account as an alternative or compliment to insurance.
- The world of veterinary insurance by Dr. Nancy KaySearch Dr. Kay's Web site for more blog posts on insurance and costs of veterinary care.
Another kind of cost: pet caregiver burden
Keeping Costs Down: Prevention and Wellness
- Considering a pet? Ways to save and plan so you can afford it Mar 16, 2019Excellent article: "While bringing home a pet should first and foremost be about love, money is an increasingly important consideration. And a surprising number of factors can add to the cost. Here are some important factors to consider before you bring home a pet."
- Denver Post: Keeping Costs Down with Preventive CareWell-written article that refers to authoritative sources.
- Preventive Vet : Dr. Jason NicholasIs a .com, so there is content for sale. Site curator is an emergency room vet. Lots of prevention tips, including the National Geographic Chocolate Chart. Newsletter and blog.
Costs of Care and Estate Planning by Journalists, Organizations, and others
- Researchers put price tag on life of a dog--Washington Post article Nov 22 2019Reports on research in this paper: Carlson, D., Haeder, S., Jenkins-Smith, H., Ripberger, J., Silva, C., & Weimer, D. (n.d.). Monetizing Bowser: A Contingent Valuation of the Statistical Value of Dog Life. Journal of Benefit-Cost Analysis, 1-19. doi:10.1017/bca.2019.33
- Care CreditCare Credit is one way to finance pet health costs.
Recently there have been problems with Care Credit. See below. - US News and World Report: financial costs of dog owning January 2013"Is Your New Dog a Money Pit?
Before buying a pooch, consider these financial costs."
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