Price of vet care what's being done

[Kflowers]

I believe that in vet medicine as in human medicine one of the most important things you can do is demand to know if any test the doctor is suggesting will actually affect the treatment plan. Some tests are to just gather information for research and the results will not affect what is done for or decided about your pet or you at all, and, in my opinion, you should not have to pay for them. If the test results will not affect the treatment, and many will not, then it's just a CYA and/or a money grab. You must save your money for treatments that will actually help you and your pet.

 

[neely]

Because it is getting harder and harder to locate an independent veterinary practice vs a corporate organization sometimes you have to travel further than you would like. This is true not just for our animals but for people who want to see a doctor in private practice too. When our last vet retired we were devastated but lucked out finding a feline specialty clinic that we trust and who has helped our cats time and time again. They are not right around the corner but we feel it's worth it to travel with our cat to see them. We try to minimize the visits if possible by calling first, explaining the health issue and asking whether we need to set up an appointment. Yes, the cost has gone up but likewise for human doctors too.