Certainly lots of people cant afford vets so that means we have to make bigger efforts to keep our pets healthy.
When something bad comes along that say requires surgery costing thousands of dollars we just cant hack it. Ultimately we may suffer the loss of our dear friend and it's the pet that comes off worse.
If you can afford a vet then it's certainly important to shop around for one that specialises in your particular pet. Don't be afraid to ask. I once had a pet die in a vet's hands because he didn't really know what he was doing. Not all vets are good and none specialise in everything.
Don't be shy to ask how much everything is going to cost in detail. It's just as serious a financial m atter as if you yourself were getting medical treatment with a specialist or in a hospital. The bill could ruin you.
I think pet insurance is a joke. Like most insurance it has it compromises and limits and conditions. Most of what Ive seen doés not make it worthwhile financially.
Years ago there use to be free pet clinics.run by the RSPCÃ. You could pay something if you wanted but the service was free.
Vets nowadays are an unfortunate aspect of pet ownership, just as pet illness is. All you can do is maintain hygiene, feed and exercise them properly, try and spot any trouble in advance, learn about home cures - and give them lots and lots of love.
I've heard it said that love extends a pet's life considerably. I believe it.
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