Pet Preventive Care Planner
Build your pet's personalized 12-month care calendar with prioritized items and cost estimates.
Estimated Annual Total
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Monthly Average
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Must-Do Items Only
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Care Schedule
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Your 12-Month Care Calendar
A month-by-month view of when to schedule each care item, with estimated costs per month.
Wellness Plan vs. Pay-As-You-Go
Many vet clinics offer monthly wellness plans that bundle preventive care. Here's how they compare to paying per visit.
Wellness Plan (Monthly)
Pros: Predictable monthly cost, spreads expense evenly, often includes unlimited exams, encourages regular checkups
Cons: Locked into one clinic, may include items you don't need, cancellation fees, not insurance
Pay-As-You-Go
Pros: Freedom to shop around, skip optional items, no monthly commitment, can use low-cost clinics for some services
Cons: Unpredictable costs, large bills hit all at once, may skip or delay care due to cost
Ways to Save on Preventive Care
Pet Wellness Plans
Many clinics offer monthly wellness plans that bundle preventive care at a discount of 10-20%.
Low-Cost Vaccine Clinics
Pet stores and shelters often host vaccine clinics at 30-50% less than regular vet offices.
Online Pharmacies
Flea/tick and heartworm prevention is often cheaper from online pet pharmacies with a vet prescription.
Bundle Appointments
Schedule vaccines, dental check, and lab work on the same visit to save on exam fees (one visit instead of three).
Costs are estimates based on AAHA guidelines and national veterinary fee averages. Actual costs vary by clinic and location. Updated March 2026.