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Does Petco offer initial vet exams for new pets to start insurance?
Updated on September 23, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Rhodesian Ridgeback | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 10 days old | 6 lbs
I adopted Piper yesterday. I need her to be seen for an initial check up so that her pet insurance can start. Can Petco see her? I know usually the first check up is free?
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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD
Veterinarian
Published on July 9, 2018
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I would call your local PetCo that offers VetCo to see if they will do this type of exam. Mist vaccine clinics only do vaccines and not exams or provide records past vaccinations. I would recommend that you find an established Vet for Piper. They will do an exam and fax it to the insurance company when asked. Below are links on what VetCo offers as far as services and locations. Good luck!
https://www.vetcoclinics.com/services-and-clinics/vaccination-packages-and-prices/
https://www.vetcoclinics.com/services-and-clinics/clinic-locations-and-schedules/
I would call your local PetCo that offers VetCo to see if they will do this type of exam. Mist vaccine clinics only do vaccines and not exams or provide records past vaccinations. I would recommend that you find an established Vet for Piper. They will do an exam and fax it to the insurance company when asked. Below are links on what VetCo offers as far as services and locations. Good luck!
https://www.vetcoclinics.com/services-and-clinics/vaccination-packages-and-prices/
https://www.vetcoclinics.com/services-and-clinics/clinic-locations-and-schedules/
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