Slash vet bills in half

“When Fluffy gets sick, you can take her to a mobile vet clinic, which, thanks to lower overhead costs, charges about half the price of a vet office visit. Simply ask your local Humane Society where to find one or search ‘mobile vet clinic’ and your city name—many have partnerships with pet stores, which will have all the info on their websites. Also smart? Visit a vet school hospital. They typically offer reduced rates since vet students need to gain hands-on experience examining pets. You can get a list of ones near you from The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA.org).” —Claire Watts, owner of two dogs, Chicago