I've lost a lot of respect for vets over the last 10 years.
I have, too. Coincidentally, or maybe not, about 10 years ago I moved from an area where most of a vet's practice was geared to large animals to an area where a vet's practice is almost exclusively small animals (pets). One of my neighbors has spent probably $15-20,000 on his dog. Every time the dog goes in for a surgery, they (the dog & his owner) come out in worse shape. Meanwhile, the vet has built himself a fancy new office.
Same here.
Two of my four dogs were attacked by alligators and my smallest (while nursing) was attacked by a coyote. All made a complete recovery. To see my doggies, click on my name.
I moved to a small town in the last year with only one veterinary clinic.
Because it was convenient, I took my 80 pound Lab mix and 8 pound Jack Russell there for their checkups.
They received their annual vaccinations including Lyme disease prevention, heartworm tests and pills and Frontline plus flea protection (for 4 months).
When I got the bill, in the amount of $498.00, I was blown away!
I paid around $250.00 for the same services (minus the Frontline) in Minneapolis last year.
Next year, I'm making the 45 minute trip to visit my old clinic.
I'm curious about what others pay for their pet's annual exam and meds.