I Am Frustrated With the Cost of Veterinary Medicine

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Grits4life

Why I Don't Have More Pets

there are so many unwanted and unloved pets; I would love to take in more of them. But the cost of medical care keeps me from doing it.
Just the yearly visits for all the shots has more than tripled in the past 15 years. I...

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Written on August 28th, 2008
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In It For The Money

I went to school here in Canada and college and the most full to capacity course where either vet or lawyer courses in school.
Yep those furry critter can bring in one very healthy pay-cheque at the end of the week.
So many vets I've...

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Written on May 4th, 2012
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TAKE You Over the Coals

A few years ago my little guy stopped eating and got very listless. I got CHAMP when he was 3 months old. I took him to BANFIELD ANIMAL HOSTITAL. This place has a bunch of medical plans for your dog or cat from birth to senior that...

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Written on August 21st, 2008
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ElizabethH

I Can't Afford Another Animal After Spending $15k

I lost my wonderful pet ferret two years ago. He was fun, funny, affectionate--everything anyone could ever want in a pet. I could never love a pet as much as this little guy. I could go and on all day and maybe I...

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Written on August 21st, 2008
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Costy

I'm glad I found this group. The other day, my hubby & I were discussing exactly this, how expensive it is going to the vet. They charge for consultation, for the treatments, for medicine if needed and it never stops. ...

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Written on November 12th, 2010
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MonoKuRoBoo

9 Grand Plus 5 Grand

I know they are trying to make a living by doing what they might love to do for the sakes of animals. But it makes me question what their true intentions are for saving animals when they charge so much. My ex vet showed no emotions or...

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Written on November 13th, 2010
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"This means that if a person can not afford or chooses not to pay for veterinary treatment for a younger animal, the vet may choose to take custody of the animal..."
"I worry that middle class families who might choose an aging parent's medicine or a kid's college fund over a veterinary treatment will gradually adopt or buy fewer animals..."
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