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Here is a book from the AAHA list which may be of help.
I have recently had a veterinary emergency that made me realize that veterinarians are going to be the cause of increased euthanasia rates (if you can afford it), full animal control facilities, abandoned pets, abused pets, an escalation in unwanted animals and desperate owners who are trying to do the right thing at the expense of their families.
Had my dog needed further surgery, or if she needs it in the future (a very simple surgery with an excellent prognosis) I will have to weigh her lifespan and importance to me against euthanasia. And the question I ask is, "Why didn't the vet have someone call me when she was under anesthetic if I wanted to have the latter done which would have resulted in a permanent repair? The reason was another $700. Fourteen hundred dollars and aftercare costs are much better than just $700.
Many of the drugs given at the clinic can be purchased at a pharmacy for as little as $4.00. Ask for a prescription instead.
Office visit costs parallel those for human patients.
Routine inoculations can be purchased (though not recognized) at feed and pet supply stores.
You can give them yourself at a fraction of the cost. Yearly vaccinations have been rethought in some instances, and may not be needed every year.
Rabies vaccines can be purchased in many states, but they may not be legal for you to administer to your own pet. Ask why. This is due to the veterinary lobby. Rabies vaccine is also good for three years.
Flea control products can be purchased at a fraction of the cost online or in pet discount stores.
If you have multiple pets in the family, expect to be taxed per animal when cap and trade goes through.
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