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9. The good vet I had several years ago sold his practice to a corporation which
Sun Aug 27, 2023, 04:46 PM
Aug 2023

he didn't announce at the time, but his charges for services crept upwards. Then he moved to another state and the vets that are there now and their staff are employees of the corporation. I am grateful for the discount they give me whenever I take strays or community cats that are going to rescue, but it has just about put an end to what I am able to do in my community.

I have 6 cats of my own and between annual exams, vaccinations and flea treatments, I am going to have to be very careful. What really galls me is that a prescription is required for Revolution flea treatment and they will not sell it to me if my pet has not been in for a yearly exam. Even though 4 of the cats are indoor only, I must use flea treatment on all 6 as they are also exposed to heartworm thru mosquito bites. This is a HUGE racket.

My goal in life is to outlive all the cats I have and hope there is enough left over to take care of my sister and me.

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