re: Is there a bigger rip off than veterinarians?

All you have to do is take your pets to a vet that does large animal, and control your wife. Large animal vets understand when it's not economically viable to keep a large animal around, versus putting them down. We can spend $4k to keep doggo alive for another two weeks, or... you shouldn't, and we'll be outta here in $200. Sucks, but it's reality.

I prefer AU, LSU and Aggy vets if possible in those circumstances. ETA: Ok, Mississippi State vets as an alternate