Comments on: Do you agree that veterinarian fees are getting out of hand? http://www.pet-healthinsurance.net/do-you-agree-that-veterinarian-fees-are-getting-out-of-hand.htm Pet Insurance | Find The Best Pet Health Insurance Plans And Vet Insurance. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:12:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Teeby http://www.pet-healthinsurance.net/do-you-agree-that-veterinarian-fees-are-getting-out-of-hand.htm/comment-page-1#comment-20204 Teeby Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:38:33 +0000 http://www.pet-healthinsurance.net/do-you-agree-that-veterinarian-fees-are-getting-out-of-hand.htm#comment-20204 It's the norm and no, you're not getting "soaked". Do you realize that vets go to vet school just like human docs go to medical school? This is a specialized, professional field, not unskilled labor. Do you realize that it's harder to get into vet school than it is to get into medical school? Try going to a human doctor and get the similar amount of work done on your yourself that you just had mentioned in your question. I guarantee you it will be way more than $200: I just went to the doc for a basic exam plus blood drawn for 2 different tests and the bill was nearly $500 to my insurance company. This person is dealing with your cat's health - this should be a serious, important matter for you. You do realize that in life, you get what you pay for and the cheap always because expensive? It’s the norm and no, you’re not getting "soaked".

Do you realize that vets go to vet school just like human docs go to medical school? This is a specialized, professional field, not unskilled labor. Do you realize that it’s harder to get into vet school than it is to get into medical school?

Try going to a human doctor and get the similar amount of work done on your yourself that you just had mentioned in your question. I guarantee you it will be way more than $200: I just went to the doc for a basic exam plus blood drawn for 2 different tests and the bill was nearly $500 to my insurance company.

This person is dealing with your cat’s health – this should be a serious, important matter for you. You do realize that in life, you get what you pay for and the cheap always because expensive?

]]> By: Tinkerbellpixie11713 http://www.pet-healthinsurance.net/do-you-agree-that-veterinarian-fees-are-getting-out-of-hand.htm/comment-page-1#comment-20205 Tinkerbellpixie11713 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:38:33 +0000 http://www.pet-healthinsurance.net/do-you-agree-that-veterinarian-fees-are-getting-out-of-hand.htm#comment-20205 too expensive. normal is half as much. too expensive. normal is half as much.

]]> By: cruise junkie http://www.pet-healthinsurance.net/do-you-agree-that-veterinarian-fees-are-getting-out-of-hand.htm/comment-page-1#comment-20206 cruise junkie Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:38:33 +0000 http://www.pet-healthinsurance.net/do-you-agree-that-veterinarian-fees-are-getting-out-of-hand.htm#comment-20206 your getting ripped off your getting ripped off

]]> By: want2bavet http://www.pet-healthinsurance.net/do-you-agree-that-veterinarian-fees-are-getting-out-of-hand.htm/comment-page-1#comment-20207 want2bavet Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:38:33 +0000 http://www.pet-healthinsurance.net/do-you-agree-that-veterinarian-fees-are-getting-out-of-hand.htm#comment-20207 Some of those treatments seem just a tad over the top. But if you think about it, what happens when you go to the doctor for yourself? the same thing. Vets have to make money too. Some of their services are way undercharged. and they have to work long hours for less pay than you would think. Some of those treatments seem just a tad over the top. But if you think about it, what happens when you go to the doctor for yourself? the same thing. Vets have to make money too. Some of their services are way undercharged. and they have to work long hours for less pay than you would think.

]]> By: Three Days Grace http://www.pet-healthinsurance.net/do-you-agree-that-veterinarian-fees-are-getting-out-of-hand.htm/comment-page-1#comment-20208 Three Days Grace Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:38:33 +0000 http://www.pet-healthinsurance.net/do-you-agree-that-veterinarian-fees-are-getting-out-of-hand.htm#comment-20208 Go to a different vet!!!!!!! Go to a different vet!!!!!!!

]]> By: Bozema http://www.pet-healthinsurance.net/do-you-agree-that-veterinarian-fees-are-getting-out-of-hand.htm/comment-page-1#comment-20209 Bozema Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:38:33 +0000 http://www.pet-healthinsurance.net/do-you-agree-that-veterinarian-fees-are-getting-out-of-hand.htm#comment-20209 Well, I'd argue that the old country vet wasn't doing everything he should, but that said, I wouldn't accept the kind of waits you are experiencing at the new clinic. As for fees, vet hospitals are expensive to operate - they have rent or mortgage on the building, a staff to pay, expensive equipment and meds to pay for. An expensive education to pay for. Liability insurance to cover when Fluffy's owner sues because something didn't go right (their fault or not). For all you got (flea repellent, exam, shots, other meds and treatments - inlcuding teeth cleaning) - $200 isn't bad. Well, I’d argue that the old country vet wasn’t doing everything he should, but that said, I wouldn’t accept the kind of waits you are experiencing at the new clinic.

As for fees, vet hospitals are expensive to operate – they have rent or mortgage on the building, a staff to pay, expensive equipment and meds to pay for. An expensive education to pay for. Liability insurance to cover when Fluffy’s owner sues because something didn’t go right (their fault or not).

For all you got (flea repellent, exam, shots, other meds and treatments – inlcuding teeth cleaning) – $200 isn’t bad.

]]> By: searching_please http://www.pet-healthinsurance.net/do-you-agree-that-veterinarian-fees-are-getting-out-of-hand.htm/comment-page-1#comment-20210 searching_please Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:38:33 +0000 http://www.pet-healthinsurance.net/do-you-agree-that-veterinarian-fees-are-getting-out-of-hand.htm#comment-20210 I think the vets these days are taught to take people for what they can. Our vets in our town have become so high that we can't take our animals in anymore unless they are bleeding to death or dying! It's a travesty. And don't even get me started on the idea of "pet insurance!" My own insurance premiums are through the roof, there's no way I want to get into that racket with a veterinarian! I think the vets these days are taught to take people for what they can. Our vets in our town have become so high that we can’t take our animals in anymore unless they are bleeding to death or dying! It’s a travesty. And don’t even get me started on the idea of "pet insurance!" My own insurance premiums are through the roof, there’s no way I want to get into that racket with a veterinarian!

]]> By: ELiNA http://www.pet-healthinsurance.net/do-you-agree-that-veterinarian-fees-are-getting-out-of-hand.htm/comment-page-1#comment-20211 ELiNA Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:38:33 +0000 http://www.pet-healthinsurance.net/do-you-agree-that-veterinarian-fees-are-getting-out-of-hand.htm#comment-20211 That's a little too expensive...I think you should find a different veterinarian who won't pay you that much. I mean, let's say your kitten was literally sick and needed extra treatment? I wonder how much that might cost all together! That’s a little too expensive…I think you should find a different veterinarian who won’t pay you that much. I mean, let’s say your kitten was literally sick and needed extra treatment? I wonder how much that might cost all together!

]]> By: rate86 http://www.pet-healthinsurance.net/do-you-agree-that-veterinarian-fees-are-getting-out-of-hand.htm/comment-page-1#comment-20212 rate86 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:38:33 +0000 http://www.pet-healthinsurance.net/do-you-agree-that-veterinarian-fees-are-getting-out-of-hand.htm#comment-20212 I would say it is high but it varies in different areas. A way to beat some of the costs is to buy from someone other than your vet. Such as ear cleaner and for mites can be bought at a pet store for a fraction of the cost and so can flee and antibiotic solution. If you have the vet give you the names than you can even buy them online from a good and safe site. That is what I do. Rabies vaccine can only be given by a vet but the others can be purchased at tractor's supply stores and stores like them. They are easy to give and only cost about 7 dollars for the mixtures and the shot. I would say the vet is uping the price a lot. I would say it is high but it varies in different areas.
A way to beat some of the costs is to buy from someone other than your vet. Such as ear cleaner and for mites can be bought at a pet store for a fraction of the cost and so can flee and antibiotic solution. If you have the vet give you the names than you can even buy them online from a good and safe site. That is what I do. Rabies vaccine can only be given by a vet but the others can be purchased at tractor’s supply stores and stores like them. They are easy to give and only cost about 7 dollars for the mixtures and the shot.
I would say the vet is uping the price a lot.

]]> By: alamahara http://www.pet-healthinsurance.net/do-you-agree-that-veterinarian-fees-are-getting-out-of-hand.htm/comment-page-1#comment-20213 alamahara Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:38:33 +0000 http://www.pet-healthinsurance.net/do-you-agree-that-veterinarian-fees-are-getting-out-of-hand.htm#comment-20213 They are ridiculous. Also...you would think, the smaller the animal, the smaller the bill. In most cases it is the same or even opposite. Unfortunately...look at the vet's point of view. :) Where else will we go? They know we have to pay no matter the cost. They are ridiculous. Also…you would think, the smaller the animal, the smaller the bill. In most cases it is the same or even opposite.

Unfortunately…look at the vet’s point of view. :) Where else will we go? They know we have to pay no matter the cost.

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