Our Pet Health Savings Account (PHSA) is a convenient way to plan ahead and budget for future vet care. These plans are not insurance, but rather a way to easily budget your pet's preventative care. Our Pet Health Savings Account functions just like your own HSA: You contribute a recommended amount monthly based on your pet's annual health needs which is autodrafted from your credit or debit card every month. This money is then available for your pet's healthcare at any time when they are due for preventative care such as vaccines, deworming, heartworm prevention, etc. Your Pet Health Savings Account may also be used for emergencies and unforeseen illnesses such as ear infections, allergic reactions, toxic ingestions, broken limbs and emergency surgeries. We do not limit what you can use your plan for! It's your money, you should be able to use it for anything your pet needs!
There is no enrollment fee, and contributions are drafted on the 1st of the month. For pets enrolled in our Health Savings Account program, there is no office visit fee after your first contribution which is a savings of $52 every time your pet is seen by a veterinarian. The office visit fee is waived as long as your pet is active on monthly health savings contributions. Please see below for examples of what your puppy or kitten's health care needs will be during their first year.
The Fine Print: Health Savings Account credits can only be used toward the pet they belong to. Contributions can be used for any services or products at City Pets Animal Care, and are refundable in the event that your pet passes away or you move greater than 20 miles from our location. We calculate the monthly recommended contribution by estimating what your pet needs for the next year, and this is an annual agreement that can be increased or decreased as your pet's specific needs change. All invoices must be paid in full at time of service; we will first draw from your pet's health savings account to cover your bill, but anything over what you have available in the account is due at time of service. Minimum monthly contribution: $35. If you choose to cancel your PHSA before the 12 month agreement is fulfilled, you will owe back all of the office visit charges that were waived during that period.
Below we provide the outline for what puppies and kittens need in their first year of life. Please bring all previous vet records with you as your puppy or kitten may have already received some of these healthcare items. These are EXAMPLES of what your puppy or kitten will need during their first year of life. Please note that this may change based on individual needs. Depending on your contribution amount and when you signed up your puppy or kitten, you may not have enough accrued in your account early on for coverage of all care that is needed at the first few vaccine visits.
There is no enrollment fee, and contributions are drafted on the 1st of the month. For pets enrolled in our Health Savings Account program, there is no office visit fee after your first contribution which is a savings of $52 every time your pet is seen by a veterinarian. The office visit fee is waived as long as your pet is active on monthly health savings contributions. Please see below for examples of what your puppy or kitten's health care needs will be during their first year.
The Fine Print: Health Savings Account credits can only be used toward the pet they belong to. Contributions can be used for any services or products at City Pets Animal Care, and are refundable in the event that your pet passes away or you move greater than 20 miles from our location. We calculate the monthly recommended contribution by estimating what your pet needs for the next year, and this is an annual agreement that can be increased or decreased as your pet's specific needs change. All invoices must be paid in full at time of service; we will first draw from your pet's health savings account to cover your bill, but anything over what you have available in the account is due at time of service. Minimum monthly contribution: $35. If you choose to cancel your PHSA before the 12 month agreement is fulfilled, you will owe back all of the office visit charges that were waived during that period.
Below we provide the outline for what puppies and kittens need in their first year of life. Please bring all previous vet records with you as your puppy or kitten may have already received some of these healthcare items. These are EXAMPLES of what your puppy or kitten will need during their first year of life. Please note that this may change based on individual needs. Depending on your contribution amount and when you signed up your puppy or kitten, you may not have enough accrued in your account early on for coverage of all care that is needed at the first few vaccine visits.
Your Puppy's First Year
- 6 Week Old Visit
- Office visit
- Vaccines: DAPP #1 (Distemper, Parvo, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza* combination) and Bordetella
- Heartworm Prevention
- Flea and Tick Prevention
- 9 Week Old Visit
- Office visit
- Vaccines: DAPP Booster #2 (Distemper, Parvo, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza* combination)
- Heartworm Prevention
- Flea and Tick Prevention
- 12 Week Old Visit
- Office visit
- Vaccines: DAPP Booster #3 (Distemper, Parvo, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza* combination), Leptospirosis Initial and Canine Bi-valent Influenza Initial
- Heartworm Prevention
- Flea and Tick Prevention
- 16 Week Old Visit
- Office visit
- Vaccines: DAPP Booster Final Booster (Distemper, Parvo, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza* combination), Leptospirosis Final Booster and Canine Bi-valent Influenza Final Booster, Rabies
- Heartworm Prevention
- Flea and Tick Prevention
- Spay/Neuter can be done during this visit
- 8-10 Months
- Office Visit
- Bordetella Vaccine (booster due 6 months after the first one was given)
- Heartworm Test
- Proheart 6 (heartworm prevention injection that lasts 6 months)
- Flea and Tick Prevention
First time patient visits, regardless of your puppy's age, will also receive a fecal test to screen for common parasites such as Giardia, Coccicida, Hookworms, Roundworms, Whipworms, etc. We recommend microchipping your puppy at the first visit as well.
We recommend spaying female puppies before 5 months of age to be sure they do not come into heat (estrus cycle). This prevents breast cancer later in life. We recommend neutering male puppies between the ages of 4 and 12 months depending on the breed, size and lifestyle of the patient. We are happy to discuss spay/neuter questions during your office visit.
*Parainfluenza and Canine Influenza are not the same virus. They require different vaccines to prevent the disease
Your Kitten's First Year
- 6 Week Old Visit
- Office Visit
- Vaccines: FVRCP #1 (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calici Virus and Panleukopenia)
- Deworming
- Heartworm, Flea and Tick Prevention
- 9 Week Old Visit
- Office Visit
- Vaccine: FVRCP Booster #2 (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calici Virus and Panleukopenia)
- Heartworm, Flea and Tick Prevention
- 12 Week Old Visit
- Office Visit
- FVRCP Booster #3 (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calici Virus and Panleukopenia) and FeLV #1 (Feline Leukemia Virus)
- Heartworm, Flea and Tick Prevention
- 16 Week Old Visit
- Office Visit
- FVRCP Final Booster (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calici Virus and Panleukopenia) and FeLV Final Booster (Feline Leukemia Virus)
- Heartworm, Flea and Tick Prevention
- Spay/Neuter can be done during this visit
- 5 Months - 1 year
- Heartworm, Flea and Tick Prevention monthly applied at home
First time patient visits, regardless of your kitten's age, will also receive a Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) test as well as a fecal test to screen for common parasites such as Giardia, Coccicida, Hookworms, Roundworms, etc. We recommend microchipping your kitten at the first visit as well.
We recommend spaying female kittens before 5 months of age to be sure they do not come into heat (estrus cycle). This prevents breast cancer later in life. We recommend neutering male kittens between the ages of 4 and 6 months to prevent urine marking in the house.
Please bring any paperwork you have received from the shelter, rescue or breeder if any was given to you. If your puppy or kitten is experiencing any other health concerns (sneezing, coughing, diarrhea, itchy skin, pustules, pain, lethargy, vomiting, etc.) the doctor will discuss that with you during your visit. Puppies and Kittens with some types of illness should not receive vaccines until they are healthy. Our doctor will discuss this and provide information on whether or not it is best for your baby to get vaccines if he or she is also dealing with an illness. Please bring along any questions you may have regarding diet, exercise, training, behavior, etc. to your appointment as well! We look forward to helping you keep your new puppy or kitten healthy and happy!