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bentely · 05-28-2014, 04:03 PM

What do you guys think about banfield at petsmart?

rylariaizmik · 05-28-2014, 04:04 PM

I've never been but was told by several people not to go because they like to push a lot of unnecessary treatments on their customers.

bentely · 05-28-2014, 04:10 PM

That was something i was worried about

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Originally Posted by rylariaizmik

I've never been but was told by several people not to go because they like to push a lot of unnecessary treatments on their customers.

Lovetodream88 · 05-28-2014, 06:36 PM

I have heard many many horrible horror stories about banfield.

Magnus · 05-28-2014, 08:05 PM

I'm one of the very few that likes Banfield. Actually, I like the vets at the Banfield I go to. I think the best thing to do is ask friends/family that have pets and see who they'd recommend.

ladyjane · 05-28-2014, 08:58 PM

I have heard people say that they tend to over vaccinate dogs and also that other services beyond their plan are ridiculously expensive. I don't know this for a fact as I would never use them but these are some of the things I have heard.

You might want to Google Banfield complaints and do some reading about them.

Here are a some links I just found:

Top 990 Complaints and Reviews about Banfield Pet Hospital

1,042 BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL Complaints and reviews @ Pissed Consumer

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Banfi...51680344859815

SWHouston · 05-28-2014, 09:41 PM

I quit using them some time ago. The were "shortening" the periods between inoculations on my guys. I'm SO much happier at Richmond Ave.

valeriejsmyth · 05-29-2014, 11:30 AM

Yeah, it's good to have a puppy policy for their initial exams and shots, etc. I did feel like they really up the charges and procedures required to rack up the bill. I am getting a new puppy in July and I am just going to use my regular vet. When I did the Banfield I only did it for one year which was just long enough to get the shots and checkups required for a puppy then cancelled the contract. If you use it like that it's probably not too bad. I wouldn't do it again.

Lisa and Pic · 05-30-2014, 01:21 AM

On of our vets told me yesterday that Banfield's national policy is to vaccinate every year no matter what. Having a little girl that had a reaction to vaccines, I know that would never be able to work for us. So glad YT has given me an education on vaccines and when to do and sometimes when not to do.

patchesmom10 · 05-30-2014, 02:11 AM

would not go there

Batgirl38 · 05-30-2014, 10:25 PM

My pup goes to Banfield and they are awesome to me. The plan is affordable and I never had a problem with them so far and my dog has been there a year. But I guess it depends where you live. Also the grooming there is much cheaper then most groomers.

bentely · 05-31-2014, 05:13 AM

Oh wow tea bentley is three so i wouldnt use it for that and he is up to date on
Everything we went to petco although they do everything i was just inquiring about dental work if he ever needed it he had a deep cleaning in the middle of last year and ive been keeping up with his teeth and they are fine i was just lookin for someone just in case

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Originally Posted by valeriejsmyth

Yeah, it's good to have a puppy policy for their initial exams and shots, etc. I did feel like they really up the charges and procedures required to rack up the bill. I am getting a new puppy in July and I am just going to use my regular vet. When I did the Banfield I only did it for one year which was just long enough to get the shots and checkups required for a puppy then cancelled the contract. If you use it like that it's probably not too bad. I wouldn't do it again.

bentely · 05-31-2014, 05:15 AM

I went and checked them out it seems affordable but i dont want them to just start finding stuff to do and charging me for things u know. I soooo picky about who grooms him lol the groomer at petco does an amazing job he goes today :-)

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Originally Posted by Batgirl38

My pup goes to Banfield and they are awesome to me. The plan is affordable and I never had a problem with them so far and my dog has been there a year. But I guess it depends where you live. Also the grooming there is much cheaper then most groomers.

Wylie's Mom · 05-31-2014, 05:37 AM

I think Banfield can be reasonable the first 6mths-1 yr of a pup's life, but after that their plan isn't really that beneficial -- nor is it any sort of "insurance" like some people tend to think. Their "care plans" when something is actually wrong automatically recommend a TON of things based on whatever diagnosis is entered into the system.

Batgirl38 · 05-31-2014, 06:49 AM

All my puppy shots have been free so far and exams with Banfield. All the office visits are free and I get a 10% discount on all meds for just $25 a month. But yes meds can be expensive but that's anywhere. But for my Yorkie I just took her to another vet got all her shots there because they wave the exam fee on first time visitors. Not sure if I want to get another puppy plan tho.

05-28-2014, 04:03 PM	#1
bentely Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: chicago,IL Posts: 190 Blog Entries: 2	Banfield at petsmart What do you guys think about banfield at petsmart?

05-28-2014, 06:36 PM	#4
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,248	I have heard many many horrible horror stories about banfield. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

05-28-2014, 08:58 PM	#6
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,466	I have heard people say that they tend to over vaccinate dogs and also that other services beyond their plan are ridiculously expensive. I don't know this for a fact as I would never use them but these are some of the things I have heard. You might want to Google Banfield complaints and do some reading about them. Here are a some links I just found: Top 990 Complaints and Reviews about Banfield Pet Hospital 1,042 BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL Complaints and reviews @ Pissed Consumer https://www.facebook.com/pages/Banfi...51680344859815 __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

05-28-2014, 09:41 PM	#7
SWHouston YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston, Tx. U.S.A. Posts: 1,537 Blog Entries: 1	I quit using them some time ago. The were "shortening" the periods between inoculations on my guys. I'm SO much happier at Richmond Ave. __________________ Dogs know that you love them, weather you own them or not Mbrs of YT Teapot Club: SNEAKERS since Apr 2011, Ichabod SOON ! RIP my darling Becca.

05-30-2014, 01:21 AM	#9
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	On of our vets told me yesterday that Banfield's national policy is to vaccinate every year no matter what. Having a little girl that had a reaction to vaccines, I know that would never be able to work for us. So glad YT has given me an education on vaccines and when to do and sometimes when not to do. __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)

05-28-2014, 04:04 PM	#2
rylariaizmik Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Fredericksburg, VA, United States Posts: 100	I've never been but was told by several people not to go because they like to push a lot of unnecessary treatments on their customers.

05-28-2014, 08:05 PM	#5
Magnus Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 3,192	I'm one of the very few that likes Banfield. Actually, I like the vets at the Banfield I go to. I think the best thing to do is ask friends/family that have pets and see who they'd recommend.

05-29-2014, 11:30 AM	#8
valeriejsmyth YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South FL Posts: 428 Blog Entries: 1	Yeah, it's good to have a puppy policy for their initial exams and shots, etc. I did feel like they really up the charges and procedures required to rack up the bill. I am getting a new puppy in July and I am just going to use my regular vet. When I did the Banfield I only did it for one year which was just long enough to get the shots and checkups required for a puppy then cancelled the contract. If you use it like that it's probably not too bad. I wouldn't do it again.

05-30-2014, 02:11 AM	#10
patchesmom10 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: jefferson md Posts: 950	would not go there __________________ Winnie and Macaroni too Patches rip furever in my

05-30-2014, 10:25 PM	#11
Batgirl38 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Saint Petersburg, Fl Posts: 518 Blog Entries: 1	My pup goes to Banfield and they are awesome to me. The plan is affordable and I never had a problem with them so far and my dog has been there a year. But I guess it depends where you live. Also the grooming there is much cheaper then most groomers.

05-31-2014, 05:37 AM	#14
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	I think Banfield can be reasonable the first 6mths-1 yr of a pup's life, but after that their plan isn't really that beneficial -- nor is it any sort of "insurance" like some people tend to think. Their "care plans" when something is actually wrong automatically recommend a TON of things based on whatever diagnosis is entered into the system. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

05-31-2014, 06:49 AM	#15
Batgirl38 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Saint Petersburg, Fl Posts: 518 Blog Entries: 1	All my puppy shots have been free so far and exams with Banfield. All the office visits are free and I get a 10% discount on all meds for just $25 a month. But yes meds can be expensive but that's anywhere. But for my Yorkie I just took her to another vet got all her shots there because they wave the exam fee on first time visitors. Not sure if I want to get another puppy plan tho.