ONLINE EVENT: Champagne Vet Care on a Real-World Budget

ABOUT THE EVENT:
Veterinary care has changed—dramatically. Diagnostic tools are more advanced, treatment options are broader, and costs have risen alongside the standard of care. For many dog guardians, that can feel overwhelming, confusing, or even guilt-inducing.

This month’s Ask the Vet session is designed to cut through the noise.

Join Dr. Lisa Boyer, owner of Animal Health Consultants, for a candid, empowering conversation about how to provide excellent care for your dog without feeling pressured into “all or nothing” decisions. This session focuses on understanding where your money actually goes in veterinary care, what’s essential, what’s optional, and how to make informed choices that align with both your dog’s needs and your real-world budget.

This is not about cutting corners. It’s about understanding your options.

What we’ll cover:

• Where most pet healthcare dollars are actually spent—and why
• How modern veterinary medicine has evolved (and what that means for cost)
• Preventative care: what truly matters and where flexibility exists
• Vaccines, wellness visits, and lab work—how to prioritize wisely
• Pet food facts vs. marketing myths (and how to feed well on any budget)
• Supplements: which are helpful, which are unnecessary, and which may be a waste of money
• When emergency care is necessary—and when it’s not
• The concept of “spectrum of care”: understanding gold standard vs. reasonable alternatives
• How cooperative care and stress-reduction can lower long-term vet costs

Throughout the session, Dr. Boyer will share real-world examples from clinical practice, explain how veterinarians think through treatment recommendations, and answer questions you may have been afraid to ask.

Why this matters:

Many dog owners assume that if they can’t afford the most expensive option, they’re failing their dog. That simply isn’t true. In most cases, veterinary medicine offers multiple paths to good outcomes, and understanding those options gives you back confidence, agency, and peace of mind.

You’ll leave this session better equipped to:

• Advocate for your dog during vet visits
• Ask informed questions without feeling intimidated
• Make decisions rooted in knowledge—not fear or guilt
• Care for your dog in a way that’s sustainable for the long term
  

COST: Please register for this online event below. 

• N/C for members (Your special pricing will be reflected in the CART)
• $15/person for Non-Yet-Members

This event will take place in our Zoom Room. You will receive the Zoom Room link and additional details via email after registering as well as the day of the event. Can’t attend the live session? You will be emailed a link to the recording upon conclusion of the event.

ABOUT LISA BOYER, DVM:
Dr. Lisa Boyer is the owner of Animal Health Consultants and has dedicated 23 years to practicing as an emergency veterinarian. She regularly shares her knowledge as a featured speaker in the Golden Dog “Ask the Veterinarian” series.

In addition to her veterinary practice, Dr. Boyer is an enthusiast of canine sports and a professional in integrative medicine, trained in both western medicine and holistic modalities such as acupuncture and canine fitness. She also works as a dog trainer and breeder.

She has authored numerous articles for sporting dog magazines, contributing significantly to the field.

Follow Dr. Boyer on Facebook.

QUESTIONS:
If you have questions, text/call (603) 815-2453 or email woof@goldendognh.com.