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re: Is there a bigger rip off than veterinarians?
Posted on 9/2/23 at 9:58 am to gumbo2176
Posted on 9/2/23 at 9:58 am to gumbo2176
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With the trend today of people treating their pets like they are 4 legged kids only helps bolster the vets charging what they do since so many people will pay it.
This right here. It’s not a “fur baby” or whatever other crap. It’s a fricking dog. It doesn’t need to go to daycare. Most of the cancer treatments and knee replacements and other ridiculous crap people spend thousands on would be better cured with a .22.
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Posted on 9/2/23 at 9:59 am to exiledhogfan
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Your opinion.
No doubt. That’s why I said it’s why I don’t have them, not that’s why no one should have them.
My girls want a dog but it would be me feeding, walking, and poop scoopin not them.
ETA I am not a “pet is a member of my family” type person and I’m sure that has a lot to do with it. Not knocking people who are, I’m just not one of them.
This post was edited on 9/2/23 at 10:01 am
Posted on 9/2/23 at 3:48 pm to ccard257
Bet you’re first one to cry when your dog is dying of some easily treated or preventable disease.
Posted on 9/2/23 at 4:53 pm to WaydownSouth
Some vets are ripoff places, but mechanics and AC repair companies are way worse.
Posted on 9/3/23 at 10:53 am to Domeskeller
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Some vets are ripoff places, but mechanics and AC repair companies are way worse.
It's no secret that there's rip-offs in every profession.
That is why when I find a good one who's honest, does a good job and asks for fair compensation, I'll use their services until they either retire or one of us dies.
Posted on 9/3/23 at 11:05 am to WaydownSouth
My ol' lady got pet insurance for our puppy. I laughed and thought it was a waste of money. Premium is like $55 a month with a $250 deductible; everything beyond that is paid back at 80%.
Already got the deductible amount back and I'm sure he will just continue to get more expensive.
Already got the deductible amount back and I'm sure he will just continue to get more expensive.
Posted on 9/3/23 at 11:08 am to WaydownSouth
I worked with veterinarians years ago and their insurance was going up every year. There were multiple ones at the clinic and each billed differently. There was the one everyone loved (her hallway would be filled with Xmas presents and cards every year from clients). She would tell people alternatives to the $80 dog arthritis meds, and anti-anxiety meds, and was more conservative with ordering tests and X-rays.
The old guy would order a bit more tests right off, for many of the pets that came in sick. There are some that absolutely love animals and won’t do anything that’s not absolutely necessary, but you have to find them. They’re probably also making a lot less money.
The old guy would order a bit more tests right off, for many of the pets that came in sick. There are some that absolutely love animals and won’t do anything that’s not absolutely necessary, but you have to find them. They’re probably also making a lot less money.
Posted on 9/3/23 at 11:11 am to WaydownSouth
Pep Boys
Them mfrs
My wife is not allowed to go back there; ever.
Them mfrs
My wife is not allowed to go back there; ever.
Posted on 9/3/23 at 11:23 am to CaptainsWafer
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That’s why I don’t have pets. WAY more trouble than they’re worth.
That’s why I don’t have KIDS or pets. WAY more trouble than they’re worth.
Posted on 9/3/23 at 11:25 am to Modern
With my low income, I guess I shouldn’t have two dogs, but I can’t imagine being without both of them. It’s best to shop around for vets.
Posted on 9/3/23 at 11:26 am to Domeskeller
The legal system.
Set up by lawyers for lawyers. Its a fantastic fraud.
Set up by lawyers for lawyers. Its a fantastic fraud.
Posted on 9/3/23 at 11:32 am to WaydownSouth
Vets do tend to get away with scams because people are easily manipulated.
"We did a blood test."
That'll be $100.
"Oh, hey, we suspect your dog has something going on. We need to do another blood test."
What do you suspect?
"Bleeding disorder."
So you want to stick him again in a different place to draw more blood for a so-called bleeding disorder when the original site isn't bleeding.
Should you do the test a third time to be extra sure? Maybe, just drain all of his blood and give it back to really be sure.
Vets piss me off. They are well-known scammers.
"We did a blood test."
That'll be $100.
"Oh, hey, we suspect your dog has something going on. We need to do another blood test."
What do you suspect?
"Bleeding disorder."
So you want to stick him again in a different place to draw more blood for a so-called bleeding disorder when the original site isn't bleeding.
Should you do the test a third time to be extra sure? Maybe, just drain all of his blood and give it back to really be sure.
Vets piss me off. They are well-known scammers.
Posted on 9/3/23 at 11:35 am to Ricardo
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Vets do tend to get away with scams because people are easily manipulated.
My former physician was like this. I honestly think she was a literal retard and had to run through a million tests or send you to specialists, when you already know what the frick is wrong with you.
She "retired" thank god.
Posted on 9/3/23 at 11:53 am to RogerTheShrubber
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My former physician was like this. I honestly think she was a literal retard and had to run through a million tests or send you to specialists, when you already know what the frick is wrong with you.
If you stuck with her, then that's your fault. I've changed Drs. when I thought they were milking the system with test after test, especially since I'm now retired and on Medicare.
Posted on 9/3/23 at 11:58 am to gumbo2176
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If you stuck with her, then that's your fault.
Absolutely not, thats how health care works in this town. If you aren't "born" into a clinic, youre going to wait a long time and then you'll take who they assign to you.
I've changed doctors three times, its a major ordeal in this town. Once youre in a clinic, your only other immediate choice is the urgent care.
Posted on 9/3/23 at 1:32 pm to WaydownSouth
quote:Let the vets be animal Drs. Keep your frickin animals at home or simply agree to pay what the DOGGIE BOARDERS charge.
Boarded our dogs
This post was edited on 9/3/23 at 3:34 pm
Posted on 9/3/23 at 1:41 pm to Dr Lecter
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Bet you’re first one to cry when your dog is dying of some easily treated or preventable disease.
That’s exactly my point. Of course I get sad when a good dog’s time is up. But I’m not a fricking woman or gen Z bitch so I don’t make decisions, especially financial ones, based on my emotions.
This post was edited on 9/3/23 at 1:42 pm
Posted on 9/3/23 at 1:49 pm to L Kilmister
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would use that .22 on you before I would my cat, and I am not even joking.
That’s bc you’re fricking stupid and shouldn’t be able to procreate or vote.
F you and your cat.
This post was edited on 9/3/23 at 1:50 pm
Posted on 9/3/23 at 2:27 pm to CaptainsWafer
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That's why I don't have pets. WAY more trouble than they're worth.
I'd like to downvote you a million times.
Posted on 9/3/23 at 3:21 pm to WaydownSouth
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May drop them off for a night next week, just to see how creative they can be to run my bill over $100
So its a rip off and you are going to let them keep ripping you off?
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