Financial Assistance to Help Pay for Veterinary Care
Imagine my horror upon reading the following news story: “A Rhode Island man who says he couldn’t afford veterinary care for his dog has been charged with illegally operating on the pet.” The article...
View ArticleReasonable Expectations V: Discussion of All Options Regardless of Cost
This is the fifth part of an ongoing series describing how people are developing new expectations when it comes to veterinary care for their pets. Parts one through four can be found at...
View ArticlePrice Shopping: To Be Avoided at All Costs
I recently exchanged emails with a woman who was feeling frustrated while searching for a new veterinarian. Her search included some “fee shopping” and she was disgruntled to find that some vets had...
View ArticleReasonable Expectations VIII: Written Cost Estimates
This is the eighth part of an ongoing series describing how people are developing new expectations when it comes to veterinary care for their pets. Parts one through seven can be found at...
View ArticleThe Cost of Caring
The news would have us believe that the recession is over and unemployment is declining, but I’ve got to tell you, I’ve not yet seen even a glimmer of this in my professional life. The majority of my...
View ArticleThe Elephant in the Middle of the Exam Room
My dual career as an author and a practicing veterinarian provides me with a unique vantage point. Not only am I privy to the issues my veterinary colleagues are stewing about, I also receive a...
View ArticleThe Financial Wisdom of Disease Prevention
We’re all familiar with the Ben Franklin adage, “An ounce of prevention is with a pound of cure.” But how does this actually translate into dollars and cents when it comes to the health of our pets?...
View ArticleThere’s No Such Thing as a Free Puppy
According to the media, our economy is experiencing financial recovery, yet so many people are still struggling to make ends meet. How do I know this? For starters, the most hits I receive on my...
View ArticleFinancial Assistance for Veterinary Care
Of the many pages on my website, the one that consistently receives the most hits contains a list of organizations that provide financial assistance for veterinary care. Without any intention on my...
View ArticleFuzzy: A Brand New Concept in Healthcare for Pets
There’s a brand new player in the world of pet health insurance. Fuzzy is the brainchild of a couple of millenials who were motivated to create something better after their own disillusioning...
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