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Dr. Jeff Talks About the Future of Veterinary Medicine & Why The Industry is at a Crossroads [View all]
Even though there is a low-cost spay/neuter clinic in my area, people are having to wait 3-4 weeks for appointments for their animals. And another low-cost clinic in my area just lost their only surgical vet. Fortunately, our county animal control sells certificates for sp/neuter at $75 cats and $85 dogs and that includes a rabies shot and microchip, which is a great deal, but some of the participating vets start tacking on other charges which many people cannot afford. What are things like in your area? Are you seeing the same thing?
The cost of veterinary care has become so expensive. I call this economic euthanasia....namely, people having to put their animals to sleep because they can't afford the proper care and treatment. This has become a greater problem than overpopulation. It's a topic on which Dr. Jeff is very passionate, and he explains the situation in more detail in this video.
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