Is Being a Pet Owner Only for the Rich? Exploring the Rising Costs of Veterinary Care
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Dr Jones discusses the rising costs of veterinary care: a recent article shows veterinary fees have tripled in recent years. Many people are finding vet costs unaffordable, and are giving up their dogs and cats to animal shelters. Dr Jones shares his story of why he is no longer practicing. Dr Jones shows what Veterinary Secrets is doing about this, including supporting charities who help pet parents struggling to pay for their dog or cat's care.
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I am horrified at the cost of veterinary care... my late husband and I had a vet clinic so I know what is involved in procedures. I cannot believe the charges they have for simple cheap procedures. We always kept our fees low and in balance with the community's average wage. It meant we worked harder for the same income that higher charging vets did. Our principle was that a pensioner could come in and have their dog checked for an itch at a small fee rather than the dog left unseen.. sometimes the people just wanted to drop in for a cuppa and chat and the animal was an excuse, we loved that. Often during a routine yearly vaccination check, my hubby would simply chip off any tartar on the teeth with his thumb nail if it wasn't bad, no charge. They way he neutered male cats was with great care, incisions, mosquito clamps, ligatures.. very gentle, the cat didn't even know it was being done... unlike the quick techniques a lot of others use like the evultion method. Makes me cringe the violence of that, cut rip out done and a huge bill.. totally unjustified. We loved our community, and the way we practiced made us part of that. My hubby always said to be a vet you have to love people because it is people who look after the animal... he was a legend.. Unfortunately he got T-Cell lymphoma in the first year of setting up practice and we had 5 years of continuing practice between treatments until he died. He said he wanted to practice til his last breath and that is exactly what he did. I so wish there was a way to regulate veterinary fees.. maybe report to price gouging sites? When the costs are tallied for a procedure there needs to be a limit on the percentage of profit. Its pet insurance that has driven up fees, and fees have also encouraged pet insurance. I wonder if there is a conspiracy there?
Pet insurance is selective like human insurance about pre-existing conditions.
I've been looking into it and wondered if it's any good. The cap payout per services isn't very high.
E.g. Dental reimbursement of $125 on a $1200 bill. That's not a smart investment.
God bless your husband and you!! Your husband sounds just like my old vet Bill Berrisford who is now retired. One day I found a dog in labour tied to our front porch; she had a puppy stuck... and was exhausted. I had no idea where she came from and took her to Bill. He immediately performed a C section on the small mother who had three more (good sized) pups - the first was dead - that survived the surgery with their mother. I couldn't keep the stray mother and her pups because we already had two large dogs (male and female)... So, after recuperation in our garage and a final check up, I surrendered the little family to the shelter. But Bill didn't charge me a cent for all the treatment, mediction and after care - that's the heart of a true veterinarian! I still attend that practice... but it has become a lot more comercial and a tad less 'caring' since Bill left. However, there are still a couple of good vets who focus on their patients well being rather than the owners wallets. I agree that there should be some way to schedule and regulate the cost of consultation, treatment and medications. A directory of parctices and the fees... might go some way to modifying greed.
Its due to big corporate takeover. The "covid" psy-op & lockdowns was the latest huge step to enable this.
@@izzaduck8896 maybe its time to start lobbying our politicians?
@@maryshkamiceli8388 no certainly not, and to be honest dental charges should not cost that much in the first place, there is no way those costs can be justified. Makes me sad and sounds like insurance isnt really worth it either... our world is going to the pack because of greed.
My vet said my cat needed some Rx meds. So I paid for them when we checked out. The vet charged me $30 for 30 pills. When I got home, I googled the meds and saw that I could have bought the same Rx medication online for $5. Now, do you think I will ever trust that vet again ? This is just ONE instance of being screwed by the vets in my area.
I paid 100. 00 for antibiotics . For my baby Schnauzer
Go on their site and put in a review to warn others that read reviews!
It's all the vets and what THEY are charged by big pharma. My vet charged me 60 bucks for 60 pills. The next month they were going to charge me 120. Double the previous cost. I found an online pharmacy that charges me pennies a pill. You just have to have a vet willing to send them a script, or get the script from the vet and send it to them. California Pet Pharmacy. I've been using it ever since.
Similar experience here.
Vet wanted to charge $90 for 30 pills of Gabapentin 50mg Tiny Tabs for my foster dog.
Through a mail order compounding pharmacy, $90 for 120 Gabapentin chewables including shipping and tax.
I'm untrusting now too. Makes me very sad how much the vet field has changed in 40 years not for the better (former veterinary technician).
@@phtm35
I had an veterinary internist help me before she left the practice where she worked.
Marks Marine Pharmacy in Vancouver, B.C. had reasonable prices for inhalers (hundreds of dollars less than U.S. prices) and shipped internationally.
I was so grateful.
As an elderly woman who just lost my only companion, my Bosco, I can't tell you how sad I am that I can no longer afford a new fur baby because I live on a fixed income now.... something is terribly wrong
I've seen many, many similar situations as yours in my town.
I think when pet insurance started is when veterinarian tripled their fees.
I cannot afford a another pet, since my Lulu had to be put down . 😢
@@annmuni7239
Exactly! 💯💯💯
I take care of feral cats...they never go to vet.
It's not just increasing vet fees it's also pet food has just about doubled in the last 2 years and the cost of a puppy dog now is outrageous. My dog is on her last leg at 13 and a half and I'll give her the best care and life while she's still alive with her health conditions but counting the costs of owning a mid sized dog these days makes me wonder whether I will get another dog once she's gone
I work as a pet groomer. There are many dogs that need a vet but pet parents don't have the money.
These home remedies are a God send to some people. Thank you.
Another area that needs more people. Groomers. The explosion of poodle mixed dogs and other non-shedding dogs has created a need for more groomers. We are in short supply of them. I would love to get a non-shedding dog but it's really hard to fine a groomer where I live.
@@LT-hg7fcDo not get a poodle mix! Do not! Do not! Do not! I will judge you harshly if you get one of these greeder breeder products. They're trendy for that reason alone.
Juliette de Baïracli Levy has some great books! Just sharing an idea.
Grooming is insanely expensive. With my first Miniature Schnauzer I was paying $30 for grroming in Chicago. I now live in Northern CA & the grooming here for a Miniature Schnauzer is $100 & up. Another huge bill every month to6 weeks.@@LT-hg7fc
They can pay for pet insurance and groom their fur babies at home. You are the one not needed.
My beloved kitty got diabetes, I knew it, I took him to the vet and five hundred dollars later I had the diagnosis. They told me it would take about 1200 dollars to begin his treatment and two hundred -plus a month from then on, plu. I would have to bring him in every week or so to check his shots were correct. I had to carry him on a street without transit. I am a senior on a cane and on a pension. I had to put him down because I could not afford to treat him. I paid 500 to find out what I already knew and another 500 to put him down. This all happened in two hours. I was in shock and am still carrying the bill on my card. I don't mean to sound pitiful but damn I sure felt it. I understand vets must be paid, we all do but it sure hurt and still does a year later.
i'm so sorry you and your cat went through this. I know that it hurt but at least your cat knew he was loved til the very end and did not suffer.
That would hav been justorrible to experience, so sorry. There needs to be some kind of fund vets can dip into in special circumstances.
Find another vet . Ask them how much first
So sorry you made that decision for your sweet beloved kitty. Diabetes is almost always caused by kibble -- it's not just junk ingredients, but also loaded with carbohydrates which is part of the production process. Kibble has done untold harm to kitties. Your kitty's diabetes would likely have gone into remission if you switched to only wet food with a little extra water added -- the kind of wet food that's free of grains and carbs (such as peas, carrots, other veggies, fruits, tapioca, gums -- xantham, guar, carageenan, etc). Kibbles kills and debilitates kitties -- diabetes, cancers, kidney disease, UTIs, urinary blockage, allegies, etc.
Easy to say. Not so easy to do. Also I didn't know anything about the causes of his illness, it came on quite suddenly. @@beautiful20106
Had 6 dogs, 4 horses, 2 donkeys and goats at one time that cost me less than just 2 dogs now. No more pets of any kind! They wont see them unless they are up to date on all shots. Not happening! Last shots for my horse and previous dog killed them both. Then 4th set of puppy shots nearly killed my puppy. This is a war. We can only leave it up to God to look after them now.
That and getting Dr Jone's book and learning all you can about alternative ,natural meds ext. and using your best judgment. I feel blessed to be a retired nurse and got Dr Jones's book some years ago and learn all I can about holistic alternatives. I give my dear pets salmon oil, liquid immune support, liquid probiotic, liquid vitamins and if I suspect pain cbd or Hemp oil and Bachs Rescue Remedy For Pets.I realize not everyone can afford these products, but for many its cheaper than vet bills, and maintaining health
Sorry for your loss 😔🙏🏻💞
Yup no more pets for me once mine are gone.. sad but we’re being pushed.. and when pushed these vets don’t realize that they won’t have a job one day as people won’t get a pet to avoid these ghastly costs! So vets will lose too!
That's exactly what the Satanist psychopath billionaires who own everything want. Pain & misery inflicted on humanity. @@Caareenkm6726
I am convinced this evil government does not want us to have pets. When covid started in chyna the pets were being taken and destroyed.
My dog had surgery 4 days ago due to a pyomethra infection. The total cost was $5,100. They gave me a very detailed breakdown of the charges and it’s ridiculous. Kind of like renting a car and paying for the use of every individual component of the car ( tires, steering wheel, front seat, back seat, battery, etc) instead of one fee for the whole car.
That's absolutely awesome that you are donating. At one point in my life I became homeless ( people don't realize it can happen to all of us overnight). I reached out to Pets of the Homeless and they helped me SO much. Helped with my Vet bills and also supplied food for my Lab until I could get on my feet again. ❤
Pets of the Homeless is a great group. My organization has raised a lot of money for them
Most people are one or two pay checks away from being homeless!
BLESS YOU!!!!
I’m so glad this is being talked about! I just went through 4 months of my dog being sick with pneumonia that was so hard to cure. It nearly broke me. All I could think about is, they want people to rescue dogs, like myself, but now they are making it so hard for people to care for the dogs. I wonder how many people turn in their dog or cat because they cannot afford to care for them. I couldn’t believe the vet costs I just went through. I do natural remedies as well but nothing was working. Anyway, thank you for speaking up about this 🙏 I appreciate your page and the work you do a great deal!
Glad you're back on your feet. 🙏🏽
I am disabled and poor. My dogs help me around the house and have saved my life twice. What if I can't save theirs because I don't have a thousand dollars. I am very great ful I found your channel to teach me what I can do to keep them healthy.
Homeless people with pets get free (donated) vet care.
Who is subsidizing the expenses?
I think your talking about animal shelters or non profits however not every animal shelter offered them and non profits who do this are hard to come by especially if you have a disability that effects mobility meaning standard appointments are not geared toward that either. For example if you need someone to take you there then you have to abide by their schedule and if there’s no appointments around the time someone can take you you’re screwed. That’s why mobile clinics are awesome and I wish there were more. You can go to your states veterinary school for complicated surgeries and they will work out a payment plan the downside to this is the fact the waitlists are incredibly long my friend called to just ask if he could get his dogs hips scored through them and it was a 6 month long wait .
I'm so glad you're talking about this, I've been pointing it out for years but people tended to defend the vets. I found out that most vets here in the uk have been taken over by big corporations do its all about profit. I found many vets to be sociopathic, it took me 5 vets to find one I trusted to treat my cat. My cat died of cancer and I haven't adopted since because I'm anxious about another rent increase plus vets bills. My cat was my best friend and she helped me so much. I would love to adopt again but I've been waiting until I got into a better financial situation. Pets shouldn't be expensive at all.
Veterinary care is pricing compassionate pet parents out of the pool of pet owners.
@@maryshkamiceli8388but vets will lose in the end.. less people getting pets..so vets will lose too!
Check to see if there is a non profit animal hospital near you. We have one in my city and they operate on a sliding scale
❤🙏🏻Sorry for the loss of your special kitty. Hoping you'll be blessed with another purry friend. Perhaps a neighborhood visitor will find their way to your door and share some love.😺🌻
I've witnessed the sociopathic element myself. I was once an assistant at a mass spay event held for a disadvantaged community. About a hundred dogs were spayed and neutered for free in a hall where many vets used the hall as a single large operating room. I could see everything. While being operated on, one dog woke up, and started screaming in pain due to its open wounds. The vet LAUGHED. Another dog reacted badly to her spay and was allowed to die alone on a table by another vet. That day traumatized me so much, I left animal welfare.
My dad's Wheaton terrier had kidney issues. My dad's expenses for the dog's special food, prescriptions, and vet ordered tests were running $2,000 a month for about 3 years. He told me the vet cried as he was putting the dog to sleep, and all I could think was yeah, I'll bet he was. I don't know many people who can afford $2,000 a month in vet bills.
That is crazy we have two kids in private school and the bill isn't even that much. We have a Blue heeler that I want to get spayed but every vet we go to it is 900+ it is getting nuts any more.
@krystelhardesty9960 I don't know where you live, but if you check with some rescue groups or shelters, 99.9% of the time they know of ways to obtain low cost spaying. I'm taking two cats to be spayed and neutered this week, and it's $100 for the procedure plus rabies shots. They're out there, but sometimes hard to find unless you know someone. Good luck!!
My dog just had his annual distemper and kennel cough shots along with blood work. Over $300 and we are seniors citizens. Was quoted $1000 or more for dental cleaning and possible teeth extraction. About 7 years ago I had the previous dog anesthetized for dental work. A few days later his hind legs collapsed, wouldn’t eat or drink water. He was 10 years old so I had him euthanized as he seemed to be suffering.
I mentioned this to the vet and got a “ there are always risks to anesthesia”. My dog is 6 years old. I’m sorry I didn’t get pet insurance but had no idea that vet charges would jump so high! No wonder shelters are full as many of us can’t afford these fees, and most vets want it upfront, no monthly payments. Long time ago in the early 70s we took a few rescued pups to the vet as they were sick. One needed a blood transfusion. No charge as we had rescued them. Can’t see this happening today.
Thank you for your videos as they’re extremely helpful.
if you have a Banfield near you (they are in PetSmart near me) look into their Wellness Program. I have it on all my pets and it is the best deal around. I pay $65/month per dog and it includes 2 check ups, all vaccines and dental cleaning each year.
Yes, the shelters will become even more crowded.
I would love to get another cat & our local no-kill shelter is completely full. I feel irresponsible, though, if I adopt a cat now after learning from experience how high vet bills are & knowing I can't afford them.
Most pet insurance is of little help unless it’s a very expensive problem no general care is covered and the bills for the pet insurance are high the pet insurance this time has a deductible for each thing that happens so it’s not a general yearly deductible really bad The pet insurance used to be helpful, now it’s almost a waste of time
I have 7 rescue dogs and 1 “pitiful”😅 Pitty! I also have 3 rescue donkeys, 2 old sows, rabbits, and chickens. I spend fortune on food, veterinary care, and the farrier. I make sure my animals are taken care of. I am so appreciative for all I learn on your channel.
I wish he would write a book with all his remedies in it so people could have it on hand.
@@gingeremerson9161he has an ebook out I believe 🤷🏻♀️ pretty sure my hubby’s already downloaded it 😉
@@gingeremerson9161he has. It's an ebook. I think the link to it is in the description for the video. Click more and you should see it. And it's free.
Go to his website. His new book is out. Veterinary Secrets Revealed 2ND EDITION I have the physical copy ( comes in three ring binder . @@gingeremerson9161
Need to get pet insurance these days....
Thank you for suggesting Monistat for dog's yeast infection ears. I paid over 500 bucks just for one ear infection which they packed with something several times over six weeks of treatment which did not cure it and made for a miserable 6 weeks for my dog. I was livid. Then I saw your video and that fixed it the first time I used it. Now, if I notice him shaking his head more than usual I just put a little on two fingers and into his ears I go and he loves it. He used to run from me with the other meds which did nothing but possibly make it worse.
Also, $ 2500 is our usual bill for our dog's dental visits. I am just overwhelmed at what we have to pay the vet. Here in Mississippi 75percent of animals never see a vet in their lives. People simply cannot afford these sky high bills. We do shelter work and so many animals get abandoned when they have health issues. That is so cruel. I'm really heart broken for the people who cannot afford their pets anymore. So sad.
Hi ---I'm actually doing that right now with my dog's ears, for the first time. Do you mind letting me know, about how many days do you continue to use it?
One of my dogs had what sounds to be the same as you described (ear packed as treatment) He lost his hearing. He's old so I did expect it to happen, just not from treatment.
I use apple cider vinegar for my spaniels ears. Works better than vet meds i have used before.
@@gailcorado2781How do you do that? Is it using the ACV to wipe the ear clean or putting it in the canal? Or both? And about how many days?
@@mflynnnj1 i simply put it on cotton ball and place in ear, swabbing it. Read about it on another app. Use it until ear clears up. Fortunately my dogs have not had serious ear problems. Wish i had known it with 2 other dogs with ear problems.
They don't care about the animals. You do, and so you ended up suffering for doing what was right. Not many people seem to care these days.
Thank you Dr. Jones for helping others and their pets. It's very much appreciated. God bless you.
The owner of the veterinary clinic that I know well, recently shared with me that he faced difficulty in finding competent veterinarians who were passionate about their work. He mentioned that many of the recent graduates from the university enquired about bonuses and vacations before accepting the job (money, money, money). This indicates a decline in the level of passion for animal care among the new generation of veterinarians.
I rescued a kitten last Spring and my vet charges an extra 70 dollars for new patients even though I have been going there for years. My dog has IMHA and I am going into debt caring for her with monthly blood tests and her meds. That is why I watch your channel for ways to help my dog's condition and why I prepare her human grade food. I took my kitten for a neuter at another vet and they wanted to do a dental on him...he is a kitten! I told them I was there for a neuter surgery and that's all. Three years ago my Pitbull was having seizures and because of your channel and what I learned from you, he no longer has them. It's been 3 years since his last seizure. Thank you for truly caring about ourr furbabies,
I had a similar experience with an internal medicine department at a vet referral practice where my dog was a patient for a year.
My dog's internal medicine doctor abruptly left the practice in the middle of my dog's treatment plan and didn't assign another vet to take over my dog's care.
In order for my dog to get continuing care, I was told I had to pay a new patient deposit ($180) to get an appointment with another vet in the internal medicine department to take over my dog's care within the same practice.
This was after I already paid the $180 new patient fee a year prior for the initial visit.
All my dog's records, diagnostic images, labs were in this same referral practice.
My dog's first visit there was near $1,000.
The referral practice was making me start all over from scratch with another vet basically.
Does this sound like a normal practice?
Your Vet sounds like a money hungry Bastard/Bitch! There is No Way they should have charged you, or anyone else for that matter an EXTRA charge for being a "new patient!" And an Exorbitant fee at that! And then to be that DISPICABLE to LIE to you to tell you that a kitten needed a dental! And it just proves they were Lying, because if they didn't follow up with telling you exactly what was wrong with the kittens teeth, after you told them no, then they were clearly full of crap!
And btw, to help keep your (now) cats teeth & gums healthy, I'd highly suggest you get Dr. Kings Homeopathic "Oral Health" , they also have one for dogs as well.
It works Great! I had one of my cats , (the Vet said) when she looked in his mouth that his gums were inflamed & needed a dental. I immediately started him on the homeopathic, and within a couple months, his gums were healthy & healed & he didn't need a dental.
The directions say to put it in their water, which is good to do if you have multiple cats & dogs (remedies are different for canine/feline.) However, since you just have one of each, I'd suggest putting it in a syringe & administering it orally, as you will save more money that way, and otherwise the dog & cat might drink out of the same water bowel & not be getting the correct remedy. For my average size cat, I give him .02cc's 2x's per day, AM/PM. Not sure what size your doggie is, but if larger than a cat, I'd increase the dosage to approximately .05cc's for med size, or 1.0ML if larger, AM/PM. If you keep up on it faithfully, you could very well avoid Expensive dental bills.
Also to note, Dr. Kings also has several other remedies for other maladies you might want to check out. I also use herbal products from Natural Wonder Pets as well. And another Incredible product I use for my pets is C-60, (Brand I use is "Purple Power". I'd highly recommend doing your research on it. It has done Amazing things for my fur-babies! There is a people version, "C-60 Complete" that I highly recommend as well.
I hope any of this information may be of help to you! Take care.
But YOU aren’t the patient. The kitten is. And the kitten is new. It’s wild how entitled people like you are. As if you’re special and the rules don’t apply to you.
@@maryshkamiceli8388Absolutely not. New patient fees are charged due to the extra administrative work that comes with creating a new patient file, gathering records, etc. Your pet already had all of that. You should not have been charged. I would dispute that charge.
@@kimberly21381 I am far from entitled....how frreakin dare you! I care very much for my pets but I am not a rich person hence the title of this video. Yes, I know my kitten is the patient but gone are the days of having a caring relationship with our veterinarians. Believe me, my vet has made a lot of money off of me and continues to do so. So F*** off.
Oh, Dear Veterinarian, you're not alone...! There are a numerous vets here, in Australia, who are 'rebelling' as you have. I know one veterinarian who gave up her licence because she was asked to "explain charges of misconduct" for suggesting alternative remedies, or over the counter medications, for large animals - cows, sheep, and horses. Even though unlicenced, that veterinarian, has a large client base who refused to abandon her after all the excellent results she achieved with their livestock over her years of work. There are other vets who have gone 'underground' and sell medication for pets (and/or livestock) 'under the counter' at low cost - unbeknown to practice owners and managers. Where there's a will, genuine vets seem to find a way... All the best to you. Please keep up the good work!
It seems like mainstream vet med is becoming a field run by dictators.
It's supposed to be a field for helping animals, now it's a field to increase corporate profits (like in human medicine) -- monitize sick and ill patients.
@@maryshkamiceli8388
It has never been a field to "help animals".
Thank you so much Doc for creating this channel. Speaking of high vet fees, I just had the worst 3 months of my life with one of my male Bengals who suffered a urinary blockage. His blockage led to a kidney infection, which led to a UTI. After 3 weeks everything was fine. Then another UTI this time a different bacteria, he developed antibiotic resistance and took forever to cure the 2nd UTI. When all was said and done I spend about 5k Canadian. The most expensive part of all this was not the surgery or the medication or treatments it was the housing fees. They charged me $500/ day ($250 per 12 hour block) to keep him hospitalized. They also gas lit me to feed him Royal Canin urinary S/O and told me it was that food he needed to be on for the rest of his life. He wouldn't eat it, I found a brand from Europe and they told me he would "relapse and potentially die" if I fed him that. When I asked why the 1st 3 ingredients were soy, corn and wheat and why an obligate carnivore needed to eat this, they told me well "it's been studied and that's the science". Well, now he's on high quality canned and raw food and there's no more crystals, bacteria and his urine is clear. When I speak about raw they always bring up salmonella so I lie and say he's in urinary food. It's horrible, I'm just glad I found your channel as it helped me alot through these past 3 months. Thanks for everything you do.
So glad you found the food appropriate for kitties who are all obligate carnivores -- not that garbage kibble or foods with gums and starches. Kibble has destroyed kitties' lives and yet is criminally still being produced, and cat owners are both ignorant and oblivious to its destruction of a kitty's health -- diabetes, cancers, kidney disease, allergies, UTIs, urinary blockage in boy cats, etc etc.
I've gotten the antagonistic shoulder too from conventional vets even after I shared with them that I'm a former LVT. I left the field because it became the same old, same old kind of medicine unwilling to look outside the box.
Now that integrative, chiro (VMST) and rehab med has entered the field, I search out these vets.
I had a conventional vet tell me one time that of my dogs had a slipped cervical disk and would most likely need surgery.
I sought out a chiro vet and my dog lived to be 14 years old with regular chiro care and no spinal surgery.
I did massage and fascial therapy on her at home too.
So happy you both survived this horrible experience, and found the right food. If he gets crystals again, look up the apple Cider Vinegar treatment. Easy, and it works.
Vets get a kick back to push Science diet. Nothing is about the animal anymore it's all about the money!
You're not wrong. When our schoodle passed after 18 years the vet bills were really expensive the last year of her life. Because of these costs we decided to go without a pet. It stinks not having a 4 legged friend! It's stinks more when your friend needs medical treatment and it's so expensive! Thanks for being honest and great channel!
I don’t think I’m going to be able to afford a new pet after my two tiny dogs and cat die. I’m sorry for the loss of your pup. It’s so heartbreaking.
@@angiemcpeek3530 yeah it's a tough situation that we can't enjoy our four legged friends because vet bills can pile up more than human bills. In a better world vets should be cheaper. Thank you!
@@Cyberglyph it really is tough. My oldest pup is going to be 13 this month and she’s been having an issue that my vet’s office can’t figure out. I’ve spent hundreds of dollars twice for bloodwork and X-rays last year and nothing shows up. Next thing they are going to want to do is send me to Ohio State and there is no way I can pay thousands of dollars just to find out what’s wrong, not to mention if she needs surgery or something. Luckily, it may only be heartburn or something because 99% of the time she is ok. If she always shook and panted, I would have to suck it up and hope I could make payments or something.
@@angiemcpeek3530Wow that's crazy! I hope your puppers gets on the mend without a 2nd mortgage! All that and they can't tell you anything. I'm kinda shocked really.
@@Cyberglyph there is one other vet clinic in the small town I live in but I don’t trust them at all, and one in another small town around half an hour from me. I really should call them to see what they think. It is shocking because my old vet always fixed my cats or dogs up if they had issues, I was so sad when he retired. Thanks for listening. 💜
Please continue to what you do for people like us that aren’t rich but love our pets and want to keep them healthy and happy.
It’s terrible especially for senior citizens. I have always had pets but it’s terrible what the cost of veterinary fees. Wish we could buy penicillin and stuff like that but they put a stop to that.
Mexico has antibiotics without prescription. I bought tons of amoxicillin when I was there on holiday and treated myself, my mother and my dog for a UTI when my vet was useless and wanted me to pay £800 for a scan before prescribing anything.
Penicillin isn’t needed for many infections. I use antibiotics that are natural and work. They are discussed on this channel so please educate yourself as much as you can. Blessings.
@@thisorthat7626thank you ❤️ didn’t realize this as I’m a new subscriber!
Penicillin is useful to have at hand and you saying 'educate yourself' is patronizing and disrespectful. Stick to your garlic.
@thisorthat7626
@@redrumax It's your opinion that my comment was patronizing. This channel has plenty of suggestions that people can use to help their animals. That’s why we are here. Cheers.
You are an absolute champion for both pets and those who love them so dearly…Kudos to you Dr. Jones for all you do…👍🏽👏🏾👍🏽.
I have run a cat rescue for the last 25 years and our vet bills are horrendous. Even with the token discounts clinics offer us, it is not usual for our MONTHLY bills to be $20,000. Very little low cost anything in my area. $400 for a cat neuter? REALLY?? Thanks for your channel, just discovered!
The vet care we got for our dog who was sick cost us $2000.00 just for basic iv for dehydration and an over night stay, the bill was a grocery list of bandaids, potty breaks ect.
For IV fluids and overnight hospitalisation I recently paid €193, and that was because it was on a weekend out of hours so it cost a little more. This a very busy Vets but the Clinic is owned by three if the Vets who also work there, this shows it can be done and those charging 1000s are just pure Greed.
This is why you have so many of us here. Whats worse most vets dont let you do payment plans. I also think Vets fees, Pet rent and Pet deposits for housing rentals is why shelters are full.
I've had to borrow money multiple times for pet emergencies..well over $3,000.
This video caught my eye because I recently took a new foster to the vet to get him a heartworm test. I was charged $125 for the exam, $125 for the test, and $38 for the simpiris tablet which I was assured he needed immediately! Almost $300! I am now driving to a nearby rural area to take my pets to the vet.
This is like "surprise billing" happening in human medicine.
Would the veterinary state boards be able to help tamp down these gouging prices or are they complicit in them?
My office visit was more than the heartworm test 😢
👍 Thanks, Dr. Jones! Not only are prices high but there is also pushing of things that aren't needed & can be harmful to your animals! Keep up the good work!
In April this year, adopted a chihuahua mix female about 10 pounds, estimated 8 years old. They gave her a bunch of shots and rabies vaccines before I got her from the shelter. Two days after I got her home, she had two small paddling seizures. The next day she had an appointment with the vet. The vet was upset they gave her those shots on the same day, and that’s why she might be having seizures. They told me her heart rate was very slow and bloodwork showed she was extremely anemic. The head vet wanted me to have her teeth cleaned and I said NO, because of her heart rate, she might not survive being under anesthesia. I got all her hair grown back in that was missing, and bought some CBD oil for her seizures, which helped until recently. Had her teeth cleaned by a mobile teeth cleaning company that doesn’t use anesthesia. I’ve had her 8 months now and she had 6 seizures in a couple of hours, so I took her back to the vet for bloodwork again and it was another vet in that same office and she ordered a test that showed heart disease. I never fed her any dog food and always make their food. They tell me I need to see a cardiologist and I can’t afford it. Last year my other chihuahua had neck surgery that cost me 5 grand. I have my shelter dog on a seizure medication, now, but I only give it to her once a day and she hasn’t had one seizure. They wanted me to give it to her twice a day. I will IF she has a seizure. I think most medications are over prescribed. I can’t afford any more expensive vet bills. She’s doing fine for now, but it disturbs me how expensive it has become to own any pet. I have always had dogs growing up and I don’t ever remember bringing them to the vet at all. They remained with our family until they passed away. I am retired now and love the comfort and companionship of my fur babies. 😢
vax = vet/pharma customer $$$ for their (shortened) lifespan. The corporations are sucking humanity dry
Vets seem to over sell procedures while they have you in the clinic. Some vets will give discounts if you adopted a pet or took in a stray to help out.
Is getting hard for the retirees. Blessings and a Happy and Healthy New Year! 🌹🌙🍾
Hard on most folks even working!
@@Caareenkm6726 I know. Everything is too expensive. Is part of the game.
My mini pig had a recital prolapse recently and I tried six regular vets that refused to see us because we aren’t existing clients, they referred us to an emergency clinic that quoted us over $2000 to repair. I ended up treating her myself at home (thank goodness I went to vet tech school right 😅) thankfully I was able to save her myself because a few days before Christmas we didn’t have $2k lying around.
They quoted $2K AND let you walk out without caring for an animal in need. I have pet insurance for the big stuff but this upsets me. Both of my primary vet and the emergency vet are Thrive now. Corporate. Like others have said, I don’t trust them anymore.
I've been thinking this same thing, that it's despicable what veterinarians are charging to help us care for our pets... Many of us don't have the moneyto pay for the vet fees they're charging, and play on feelings of guilt (care about your beloved pet, or put yourself in financial stress), and they are playing on the love we have for our "babies". It's unconscionable and despicable, and not helping pets stay in their homes, financially safely and securely.
It's not just the vet bills..it's rounding out around $150/month to feed my dog and 3 cats.
Nobody gets kibble.
My brother had a flat tire on the way to the vet about 2 years ago..missed the appointment and they charged him for the visit anyway..$65...and he called to let them know. The whole family is now getting pet shots done at tractor supply.
You don't need to get them bolstered every year. Have titers done most don't need yearly shots
Food is ridiculous prices too.. only that rice is a filler in the food we feed our pets.. then you hear rice has arsenic in it. Then we wonder why our pets have cancer etc! Vicious cycle! I’m not getting another pet EVER!
It's a complete fallacy that animals need ongoing shots! Most have immunity for life after puppy/ kitten vaccines. And even those are Too Many! Many forward thinking more Holistic minded Vets know this! "Regular Vets" will rarely if ever tell you this because those shots ARE their "Cash Cow!" And they're Not going to give that up! Do your due diligence and research this, and beware using certain sources or you will just get the same biased information. Remember, "The Powers that be" Want & Need to keep the Lies going!
@@greatdanerescuemom1 Most of us are down to the legal minimums.. baby steps with the rest
I'll be going to vaccination clinics from now on to get my foster dog updated on his vaccines. The vet the rescue group uses wants to charge me $45 for 3 year RV plus $72 for an annual exam. 1 year RV are around the $15 price range so it looks like the vets these days are charging 3x the price for the RV3 which is same vaccine as the 1 year vaccine.
It looks like the upcharge for the RV3 is for two years of not giving rabies vaccinations...?
My precious, precious boy is nearing his last months of life, it's devastating. After the pandemic everything has gone up, but the veterinarian costs have doubled and in some areas tripled, especially for sick pets. It's gouging at its best. They know how much we love our pets, like family in my case. It's so bad I know for a fact I cannot afford another pet. I can't imagine my home pet free. But I will be sadly. I have always wanted a rescue pittie, but it's never going to happen now. When my boy goes to Heaven I'll be alone. I'll miss him so so bad, but I'll also miss the pittie I could've had.
You never know what miracles our Mighty God could provide 🙏🏻💞🐾😊
Feel the same exactly
I'm so very sorry about your beloved fur-baby. 😢
I truly understand, I've lost 8 this year, & pretty much one right after another. It's just heartbreaking! 💔
I'm praying that somehow you will be able to have another animal in your life and not be alone. It's hard enough to lose a beloved fur-baby, and though a new one Never replaces the one lost, they help to heal our heart & bring love & joy into our lives. Praying for some miracles for you! 🙏🙌
@@CherylBerryl god bless
this god can't prevent child molestation.... so...@@missmindersue
A vet I have been taking my animals to for 25 years quoted me $6000 to board and treat my dog for 5 days!! I wish you were still practicing, our pets could use a Great Doctor!! Thanks for all the content you share with us, it has helped tremendously!!
I have been saying this for the past few years as well. My old dog and old cat almost broke me. They have both passed in the last year and I find myself for the first time in my entire life not having a pet. I love animals so much but now I just love them from afar.
God Bless you for advocating for animals and pet owners.🙏
I am one of those who can't afford the ever increasing rising costs . Thus grateful for all your expertise.🙏
Me too. My cat is 19 I would love another but have question wether I can afford to now
@@diannabevins188I know it will hurt but don’t do it.. I’m not after my pets are gone! Once there are less pets going to the vet because people aren’t getting pets.. the vet will lose too!
@@Caareenkm6726 I would like to think that would happen.
yes i've noticed that rising healthcare costs are driving many people to go back to home remedies for ailments, even for their pets. We have so much information at our fingertips nowadays and channels like these are a godsent.
@@Caareenkm6726 My schitzu girl is 13. I am 69. I have had 8 dogs in my life and I don't think I will have anymore bcuz of vet costs.
Thank you for actually caring
Yes I agree
When I was a kid many years ago, we had dogs and they ate table scraps and homemade dog food never went to the vet. They were really old when they passed and we held them in our arms and loved on them as they went. I think they were happier then than now. I have a dog now and since I stopped taking him to the vet for immunizations and heart worm immunizations and flea and tick pills, he’s been doing so much better. No barfing and eating grass or licking his paws. I put Diatomaceous earth on his food and a little ACV in his water, plus I watch your channel if I need anything else!
I remember my Grans cats and dogs all living to such grand ages, 18 years for a dog and over 20 for a cat. As you said, no fancy dog or cat food, no vaccinations but they was always fit and healthy. Nothing is right nowadays, whether its the food, vaccinations or medication, seems like our pets are deliberatly being made ill so money can be made. Something is really off 😢
I have 6 dogs, 7 cats, and an African sulcata tortoise (I've always rescued). My dogs eat a raw, and gently cooked, diet of meat, bones, organs (and appropriate supplements). Feeding my dogs this way is not only ideal for them, but also is a great insurance policy toward their health. Vets like you are also a GIANT help with care.
This vet gouging hurts animals, and people are surrendering their pets at an alarming rate, ugh. Shatters my heart.
Thank you so much for being you. May your life be incredible for your service to beloved creatures. ❤️
Sending big, sloppy kisses to Tula 💙
Don’t forget they weigh heavy on the heart when it comes to this so they know you’ll pay regardless. Not exactly a nice thing to take advantage of.
My dog was having issues with his ear and it was spreading beyond the ear and he was starting to lose hair. I went to the vet for help, and they seemed clueless and gave me ear drops that never helped the issue.
One of your videos randomly popped up in my TH-cam feed, it was about seven over-the-counter remedies for your dog, and it explained that my dog just had a yeast infection in his ear and to use yeast infection cream. I used it and it relieved my dog of the pain and itching, and then I used the book Prescription for Natural Cures to find out what I could do to reverse a yeast infection. I was able to heal my dog with diet alone and if he happens to eat something that has chicken in it or sugar, that he eats without me knowing, such as the neighbor's cat food, then I now have a quick remedy with the yeast cream! Thank you. It saved me tonnes of money.
My daughter’s cat was vomiting and not eating. The vet charged $250 for just the X-rays and $225 for the blood work plus other fees for a shot , antibiotic and stool softener. She was constipated. Total cost was $849😳😳. We have 14 cats and I am thankful to find this channel with your tips on holistic treatment.
so expensive :(
@@fearless6947 Yes! But my daughter paid for it. I can’t afford almost $1,000🤦🏻♀️.
Dr. Jones, I don't know what so many pet owners would do without you. Thank you so, so much. Now, even flea meds are priced sky high, so after I'm done with my baby's last dosage, I'm trying one of your remedies.
My Lola, all of a sudden on Christmas day, could barely walk, could not get off the sofa, and looked at me like, "mom, please help." I got her in to my vet the next day. The owner examined her, and I decided it would be prudent to have blood work done. She's on gabapentin and trazadone, which helped her tremendously, but, I walked out with a bill just under $300.00. I know if she was examined in Seattle, I'm sure it would have been at least $800. I'm living on SS and I'm getting wiped out of my meager savings. But what can you do for a companion who is your life?
See if you can find a Chiro vet.
My heart goes out to you! Can't trust the vets, nor the doctors.
Ask if the gaba could be half doses....it shouldn't be expensive.
Just like humans, healthcare now sucks and is way over $$$. I learned more about taking care of myself from a former military doctor who served in Vietnam than anyone and of course ive learned a lot from you Dr Jones. But I've also watched our air,water,land,food and bodies become slowly poisoned from all the garbage thats being released into these area's. Then comes our pets/family members. I really balk at all the vaccinations now, i only keep up w couple with our newest best friend and puppy. Just like my wife and i aren't on any drugs,eat as best we can,stay away from all vaccines and are doing great, we learned to apply that to our new puppy, apply a lot of natural common remedies, you give us a lot of great advice. Your treatment for cancer i didn't find til our old dog was diagnosed and they wanted $$$$$ to do things to him i wouldn't let anyone do to me. Your advice really helped and he had a great last year full if dog bucket list adventures. I think if we'd caught it earlier with your advice he'd have lasted longer. He never was in pain and didn't seem hindered by it.
Price's and theur medical treatments are outrageously priced and they box you in. My wife and i have had 2 dogs in 35 years and we just got our third. Literally our first one lasted 15 1/2 years and we weren't as aware of everything yet. Thank you for all your advice and help.
Cheers
Living breathing creatures and humans don’t matter anymore.. it’s the love of money that does! I’m sure many doctors or vets don’t have a conscience either!
This video is so spot on. I have been doing animal rescue for over 30 years. I currently have five rescue pets three dogs and two cats. Our one dog Loki ,we call him our thousand-dollar free dog . Not to mention the care for the other four. We make homemade dog food for all three dogs, wet food for the two cats. It's not cheap. But I just can't give them dry kibble. I also make bone broth from chicken feet, to add to their meals. Your channel has helped us immensely. You are a blessing for pet owners. Thank you so much for what you do God bless you and your family trade I wish there were more veterinarians like you❤ keep up the good work you are so appreciated.we also use your supplements for our 3dogs, and 2 cats
How do you make the bone broth?
Ha, you sound just like me. I gently cook my 6 dogs' food daily, so it's fresh (their preference). My 7 cats also have a special diet. Our African sulcata tortoise eats only organic greens, etc, goes outside in the am, and comes inside every night. He comes to the door to be let in (giant dog door is now too small), eats a snack, then goes into his home (he has a big dog bed and a warmer to sleep on) in our family room. Every animal is a rescue, and always has been. Our Craigslist $35 rescue (Carl, Rottweiler/Pitbull) ended up being our $5k dog, lol (Carl).
Bless you!!!
Two packages of chicken feet, water up to the water line on your instapot add some apple cider vinegar about 2 t I cook it for 3 hours. Stream the chicken feed out through a mesh strainer, remove the foam off the top of the broth I strain it three times. Let it cool until you can put your pot of strained broth in the refrigerator overnight it will become like Jell-O I store it in Ziploc containers with lid each container holds approximately 3 cups of the gelatin. I freeze them until needed. Take them out the night before you need them. I microwave a cup of gelatin to return it to liquid form. And pour over the homemade dog food. My dogs love it. Please don't add any seasonings
@@kathychavez8117 thank you so much 🙏
@@purplepetunina8096 I'm sorry about the talk text you add two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Use a mesh strainer for chicken feet and broth. It will look milky white, after being in the refrigerator. If there's a lot of chicken fat on the top b l o t it off with a paper towel
I had dogs my whole life, usually two at any one time. When I said good bye to my last two, who lived unusually long for their breeds, I said good bye to dog ownership. Just one of the several big reasons being the cost and confusion of vet care.
Breaks my heart because the rescues are so overwhelmed. People just can’t afford to have pets. I am one of them. I’ve always had two dogs. Can’t afford it now. I have a 13 year old guy who I adore and I am just trying to give him the best quality of life that I can
I LOVE watching your videos, YOU are the MOST HONEST VET there is these days, keep up the honest work you do DR. JONES !!!!!💙💙
I used to volunteer for a dog rescue service. I quit when I discovered how expensive vet bills are now. I felt dishonest encouraging prospective adaptors without they knowing that vet bills for their pet could bankrupt them....
Umm, it's up to them to do their due diligence in knowing what the costs are to care for their animal(s)... food & Veterinary care. If they Don't look into All of that Before making the choice to adopt, then they are Not responsible enough to even be pet guardians/owners. That is Not on you!
I truly don't comprehend why you would just completely walk away from helping volunteer with a rescue group because of something like that? Those animals, and that Rescue group are Very much in need of help. As a life long rescuer myself, I truly understand the Great Need for volunteers! I would implore you to Please reconsider volunteering. You are Greatly NEEDED!!!🙏
Did you let the rescue group know the reason why you were quitting? Curious.
@@CherylBerryl
The rescue group must be forthcoming with all the animal's health issues of each pet and not let the foster (or adopter) find out after the fact.
Rescue groups that withhold known medical / health information of their animals are not to be trusted.
I found out the hard way after I offered to foster. Once the foster dog was in my home, his true health status became known to me and the rescue group knew about his health problems but would not share them with me, then they walked away from him.
Bait and switch.
A urinary tract infection in my son's cat cost me nearly 3000.00 after 3 visits ! It was on a weekend for the one of the visits so it cost 1300.00 plus 300.00 more for special "prescription food! He is a sweet little boy and I just couldn't stand to see him so sick and it came on in a few days time. I was fortunate enough and grateful that I had the money to take care of it. I had no idea walking in the door with him what it would cost...horrible!
Love your videos. You hit the nail on the head when citing big corporations, taking over clinics. There were a lot of great small clinics in my area. Once they partnered with Vetcor, the prices went sky-high almost overnight. A simple $200.00 neuter tripled in price. A dental is ridiculous, and God help you if your pet gets really sick. Be prepared to take out a 2nd mortgage.
Boy, ain't that the truth.
Just the discussion our family had. We cannot afford another pet. Our dog is 10 years old and needs teeth cleaning. $1400-$1800 quote has been given. I have brushed his teeth every day since he was a pup. We love your channel and have found many home remedies that have kept him healthy and saved us vet visits...thank you! But, we will think long and hard before we adopt another dog. It is a cost commitment similar to having a child.
Yes and in the 60s-70s no one brushed dogs teeth and they were fine! My husband said soon the vet will be suggesting our dogs need braces! 😂 It’s a scam and that’s why I’m not getting another pet!
I have the Wellness Plan with Banfield for my 2 dogs. It includes an annual dental cleaning, 2 check ups and all vaccines each year. it costs about $65/month per dog. I've price checked every year and it's the best deal around. if you have a Banfield near you, check into it. They are in PetSmart in GA. I also have the wellness plan on my 3 kitties. I really like my vet too. I hope this helps. Good luck!
@@621crissyI’ve had our dogs on Banfield’s wellness plan but they went way downhill after they moved out of Petsmart, and even more when c-vid hit. They overbook appointments and expect us to make two trips (one to drop off and another to pick up). It’s been traumatic for our dogs to have to stay there for hours and wait, even for just a Bordetella vaccine in the nose. They used to enjoy going to the vet. Now they hate it.
@621crissy Thanks for the detail, and glad that it's working for your pet family. But that's still really expensive for a lot of people... nearly $800/yr per pet. I suppose it covers the dental cleaning. Does it cover routine blood tests, anesthesia, major medical too?
It's not just the visit to the vet but also if you want your pet to eat healthy. Omg the price of raw foods 😭 is crazy..
Any food is crazy prices now.. after my pets are gone.. no more pets! It’s sad but.. the vets will feel the crunch too once less pets go visit them because people aren’t getting a pet!
Dr. Jones, as a subscriber, I thank God for you. I found a practice whose goal is to stop what they call, "Economical Euthanasia". My cocker spaniel's vet said there was no more she could do for Celeste's ears. She needed a TECA-BO operation. It was difficult to find a surgeon in my area and when we did, they quoted a price range from $4500-$5300. I couldn't afford that. It took lots of research, but I found Good Samaritan Pet Doctor of Omaha. Their charge was $930. This included the surgery and all meds everything except the E-Collar which about 12 bucks. Driving from Tulsa to Omaha and getting a hotel room for two nights was still far less than any other clinic I found. Celeste, who is 9 years, had her surgery on 12/12 after battling a slight incision infection, has recovered. Last night she jumped up on my sofa on her own for the first time in years! Usually, I have to pick her up because wherever I am, she wants to be right there with me. She ran and played for the first time with my best friend's dog for the first time in two years. I hope this is useful information for others. Good Sam only does high cost surgeries rather than operating a full service pet clinic. Anyway, folks like you and Good Sam who are a blessing!
Dr. Jones, I do believe you are genuinely a good veterinarian dedicated to our pets health and well being. Big business has not only lost the true purpose of veterinary care but is simply out for the $$$, thank you for your dedication and caring.
Its way to Expensive . Most vets don't care about the animal. Just the money. Years ago I lost a dog because the vet wouldn't see my dog because I didn't have a credit card at the time. My baby girl was dead by morning. The vet's office is called, Companion Animals. I'll never call them again. 😢
So true. Last year, I had my female dog scheduled to be spayed. They wouldn't spay her because she was not up to date with her vaccines and the vet tech she needed to give them to her prior to them taking her in for surgery. The reason they gave was "in the event she bites one of them." My husband went to his truck and pulled out a basket muzzle, gave it to the vet tech and said; "this should solve your problem." When I went to go pick her up, they tried to sell me on so many different vaccines and one of them was a rattlesnake vaccine. I just laughed, paid the bill and left. It's more than apparent Veterinarians have been hijacked by big pharma.
Put in a review on them!
6:40 All the vet clinics are being bought by big companies. They push vets to require more than needed at times. I could never afford 3 dogs at the same time again. So discouraging. I wanted to adopt more seniors but it seems like a stretch now. Love your videos.
Also, I recently noticed -pet food. No doubt whatsover its changed & much less nutrition.
Know what you mean I used to have 3. Food back then was like $6 for a 50 lb bag. I now have to pay $100 for a 17 lb bag of specialty prescribed food for a 3 year old the rest of her life. The vet bills them self even with a wellness plan are over $500 a year just for maintenance. Sickness or accident is sky high and can break a person even with insurance. This is why we have so much pet overpopulation and so many animals being murdered every year 😠😡🤬😭
This also is the explanation why so many animals are being abandoned at shelters - or just dumped. I now only have a cat as I couldn't afford the upkeep of a dog, but I put her needs first, she's an old lady now (kinda like me) and she deserves all I give her. I cannot imagine life without a pet.
Just paid $510. for my cat to get a senior blood panel and urinalysis and exam. Welcome to Canada.
I remember those days too.
The vet who would chip off visible tartar with a fingernail as a small gesture of care.
Sounds goofy today probably but vets practiced good medicine at one time without the expensive equipment at their disposal.
There used to be a vet on YT years ago (before Dr. Jones) called the Country vet or something like that.
He talked about the scams going on in modern vet med.
Not sure if he's still on YT.
I lost our precious dogs (not at the same time) years ago. The Vet was so expensive to treat them in their later years. I look at the pound on line and dream of adopting another dog but the fear of the cost of the Vet stops me! I am smarter now about the raw diet and vegetables they need to thrive, but can’t afford the Vet! THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU ARE DOING! GOD BLESS YOU! ❤️ Maybe I can get another Best Friend because of you! 😘
Thank you so much Dr. Jones!!! I adopted 3 dogs, 2 cats and 2 bunnies so I am so thankful for you to help me keep my fur babies in good health and more......
I have to tell you how much I love your channel!!! Dureing the Pandemic, I rescued 4 dogs and 3 cats! So the information you give pet owners is invaluable right now!!!! The cost of anything and everything has skyrocketed. I use what information you give us to take care of my pets, since I am on Social SECURITY!! Never thought Pet food would cost so much as it does now!!!!!!! I wish I could rescue more animals I just don't have the money too!!!!!!
God bless you helping these animals 💕
The better term is guardian. You are protecting the animals would not never treat them like property. thank you for what you do.
@@bonchidude That is strange that you would point out such a trivial thing!! Gaurdian verses Own!! Whatever I will still take care of my animals and any other that might come to Saint Francis Farms! Yes I own 2 farms and have plenty of room to take good care of Gods creatures!!!! Thank you for the backhanded compliment!!!!!!!
It is so trivial that you got triggered by it. @@jerseystotler3615
Everyone needs to study alternative care and herbal remedies. They need to find a veterinarian that has decades of experience, has their student loans paid off-and has paid for their own building! Look for veterinary offices that are modest rather than super modern and fancy. TRAIN your dog to have excellent recall and self control. Learn about human and pet nutrition. Learn from people who raise livestock.
*** Someone commented that they will remember veterinarians as evil or demons. It is work to find a good veterinarian! You have to do the hard work. Most veterinarians -especially fresh out of vet school-are gonna be learning on our dime and our pets. Do not patronize these people.
As a retired animal control officer of 27 years who worked with vets; Granted, vet school is very expensive, overhead is high. When somebody decides to become a vet, he/she should know that their work schedule will be anything but regular. Pets seem to get sick late at night more often then any other time. Old time vets got together to divide the schedule of the wee hours and weekends equally among themselves. Nowadays, they work eight hours when it is convenient for them, and leave the undesirable hours to what is now called emergency vets who put a ridiculous premium on their time. I had to have my dog put down at 1;00 AM and they charged me $360 dollars for 10 minutes and one shot. So the vets who works the undesirable hours make a killing (no pun intended). This leaves the straight daylight, weekend off vets with little income because most of the animals are being treated by the emergency vets. So what do they do? they have to dramatically raise their rates. I have subscribed to your channel and use as much of your suggestions as possible. I have not taken my dog to any vets for eight years as a result. To the lazy daytime vets I ask; How much money are you making from me? I would gladly use an around the clock vet service if they existed. Unfortunately, they don't so I don't feel the slightest bit sorry for the lazy vets. Thank you for your service.
In the Netherlands exacly the same story!!!!!! In the 80 ties i worked in Rotterdam the Netherlands in a small vet clinical with just one vet and 8 vets in Rotterdam worked together, so the hath every week one night shift and every 8 week a 48 eight our weekend shift. About 10 years a go the all retired and the young vets don't work together. Most of the vet clinics are taken over by investment company's and the bill is sky high; for pute your dog to go to dog heaven it cost 425 euro!! A friend of my hath to pay that. I was in Total shock. My last dog died in december 2010 and after that i moved to a sailing boat and have no longer pets, i miss it terrible but a pet on a sailing boat, there is to litle space. So now i feet the ducks every day and take care together with mamma duck for the baby's in the summer.
Greetings from the Netherlands
It cost us $750 for us to put our Border Collie/Golden Retriever mix down Sept of 22
Sundays. Always Sundays.
Totally agree! There are no James Herriots around anymore.
When my vet showed up driving a Lamborghini I stopped going to that vet..
Have no weekend vets or urgent vets in my town, when my 13 week old pup threw up and was making gagging noises I drove 45 minutes away to the er vet clinic. They took an X-ray said they thought he had an obstruction and after 3 hours in the exam room got him into surgery after another 3 hours. The doc called that morning to tell me they found no obstruction, so 4000.00 is what it cost me to find out he had a gi upset. Bought your book and will be reading it thoroughly!
It cost me over a thousand dollars to get my dogs vaccinated, nails clipped, wellness check, wormer. I have 4 rescues. Another thing that gets me is the price of dog food. It has skyrocketed. I use Nexgard and I usually buy a years worth at the time. It comes in 3, 6, and 12 months doses. I was appalled that instead of charging me for the box my vet was charging me per pill. And he charged about $30. for each pill. Instead of paying $54 for a box of 3 tablets, he was getting $90. Ridiculous. I'm retired and only have social security so that's just wrong. I contacted the manufacturer and was told vets could charge what they wanted.
Stop the v^ccs,that's a cash grab and nexgu#rd will only harm your dog.
Thanks for addressing this issue. I no longer have pets for this reason
I’ll be petless once my two are gone.. no more pets for me as it’s emotionally( when they pass away) and financially draining!
Depends on where you live, here in a small Midwest town the vet is cheap, Ive has gastric dilitation volvulus several times in my St Bernards over the years, and the vet only charged me for the after hours call which was like $50- it was like 4am and the vet had to roll out of bed... and they only chanrged me their general surgery hourly rate- $125 per hour, we would open the abdomen and stomach, empty the stomach out and close, total bill each time was under $200 yet I hear people paying $4000 or $5000
Vet med expenses have become highway robbery for pet parents. It starts at the University level with tuition at for-profit institutions. Bankrupted students come out of college needing money so they work at price-gouging corporate vet facilities. They never know there used to be a better way.
We're fortunate to have a vet that is both excellent and cost conscientious. His costs have gone up, but actually slower than the inflation rate. He also does some charity care, and is part of our lost/injured pet care.
I've a 10-year-old GSD who has cancer in his lungs and stomach. On his recommendation, I've found a homeopathic protocol he's on. It's too soon to tell if it will help, but we can hope...
I appreciate your videos and this topic sure hits home. Of recent I had a dog put in my personal care (as in lives with me now) who had a pre-existing medical issue. Sadly the original owner’s daughter saw fit to cut the medical financial support off. As the dog now has complications and ideally would get surgery, I didn’t and don’t have $2300 to instantly pay at once. I asked if they had a payment plan. Years ago, the vet for my animal companions were fairly good at both cost and payment plans. Today, prices are up, pay all at once, and the bottom line is in fact, “the bottom line.” This is no longer animal health care but animal health business. My dog of present will not get the surgery as I can’t find any groups to help out or at least let me pay them over time. The dog remains now on Gabapentin until …. Well I admit I have ZERO trust in all the vets in the area and one admitted they are part of a corporation now.
I really appreciate your work 🙏🏾
My dog had a torn Achilles heel. All said and done, it was around $14,000. Of course, the first surgery had a pin that was too small and broke while she slept 3 days in, so she had get it redone. "At a discount". My dog before that had cancer, that was also almost $15,000. An MRI here in Ohio, just an MRI alone for a 65 lb dog, runs between $7,000 and $7,500. Just for a diagnostic. It's absolutely outrageous.
THAT'S JUST PLAIN, INSANE‼️
Great video and thanks for all you do. I was recently told by my vet clinic that they refuse to do a dental for my cat (all I really need is two extractions) without doing bloodwork first. The bloodwork is almost $200 and the dental estimate is between $1,400 and $1,900. Thanks for your products too. I give my dog several of your products to keep him as healthy as possible to avoid the vet. So frustrating and such a vicious cycle. More animals will be filling up the shelters and being euthanized because we can’t afford vet bills. Shame on the corporations, and your donations will go a long way to help. You’re on the right track and I fully support you.
I have 4 large dogs, started giving them marrow bones to chew, wow! All tarter on the teeth disappeared and their teeth are sparkling white. I canceled 2 dentals I had scheduled. My vet warned that dogs can crack a tooth, but I still think avoiding anesthesia every 2 years is worth it.
you may want to look into a cat toothpaste or rinse to reduce the tartar.
I use to have the biggest file at the vet . The treatment cost kept rising. The vet started with a modest office and treatment center before long she had the tajmahal. After seeing the life span decrease on German Shepard and begals I began to question the chemicals and drugs given by vets. I ended up taking them totally off of the drops and supplementing acv. I give 2% ivermectin for heartworm. My latest crops of pups are more healthy. Hopefully the life span will get back to expectations of 30 years ago before vets began chemical treatment. The same has happened in Human care.
I have 20 rescued dogs, 6 rescued cats, and 17 chickens of which four of those are rescues. If I didnt work at a feed store I definitely xouldnt afford to feed or care dor them all. I have made a reputation for myself in that customers are always asking advice for the care of their animals. I always tell them if I cannot help them and they should go to a vet knowing that 9 times out of 10 they won't because they cant afford it and that the animal will probably perish. I try to give them alternatives when I know this is the case and sometimes it works if the owner is willing to put in the time. I am able to help more since I have found this channel. I have notebooks if information on care, and alternative medicine, as well as sheets I've printed out to give away. Thank you, Dr Jones for helping me to help the animals that wouldnt have made it if not for you.
I've spent upwards of 40k on my Dachshund over the last 4 years, I have seen numerous vets, internists, nutritionists, holistic vets, been to a university, etc. And no one gives a darn or knows anything. I've literally had holistic vets ghost me. Its really sad. I'll never have another dog after her.
I feel your pain. I spent $27k on my two beloved cats back in 2014 in less than one year. One developed large cell lymphoma and died within two months. The other had small cell lymphoma, and died within a month just five months after the first. They weren't related. The vets string me along, knowing there was no hope. I don't trust any of them now.
See if you can find a reputable Chiro vet.
@@maryshkamiceli8388 There's no full chiropractic vet near me. I did see a holistic vet who knows chiropractic and adjusted my dog, but she ghosted me after her supplements failed and she obviously had no clue what to do. I do go to my normal vet who does minor chiropractic adjustments just not full on.
God Bless you!! I just lost my cat today. He was perfectly fine two days ago and today he dies from congestive heart failure at the after hour vet. 129.00 just for them to do cpr and he died two minutes later. I was telling a friend today how I wish there were vets who do more holistic care on pets…I’d definitely follow them and this video pops up. I’m afraid to get another pet when the time is right due to the cost of vet care. I feed my animals good food and take care of them in the best way my budget allows but thinking about a vet bill is like thinking about a root canal. I am subscribed!!
The cost of getting veterinary care for our pets is outrageous. My vet now belongs to one of those big corporate groups ugh. The cost of a fecal test went up from like 50 dollars to over 100 !!! I was shocked. The cost of a dental cleaning going from a couple hundred to over one thousand dollars. If a pet gets sick some people will not be able to pay and probably have their beloved family member put down 😢 These corporations have no compassion just greed and they dictate prices. I always wonder why vet practices join them. It’s frustrating 😖
I saw this happening with the rise in corporate ownership (VCA, Blue Pearl, for example) where investor dividends, CEO salaries and shareholders are priority.
Dental estimate for my 14# rescue foster dog is $1100-$1600 with mandatory 4 Dx screens. No negotiating or spreading out costs allowed. Take it or leave it.
The rescue group bailed out on us. Unbeknownst to me, they said they would no longer cover his veterinary care, prescription (Gabapentin for grade 4 medial patella luxation even after I offered to share costs), food, training treats. The rescue group basically dumped the dog and his veterinary expenses in my lap even though he's their rescue dog.
This is the first time I ever experienced a rescue group that abandoned a once-abandoned stray dog and foster parent.
Economic euthanasia is on the rise too.
I hear this b.s. frequently : if you can't afford the pet's care, you shouldn't have a pet. Do people say that to human parents or to veterans with PTSD with service dogs?
My 7 month old kitten ate part of her feather toy. I took her to the emergency vet. They tried 2 doses of a med to get her to vomit. Didn’t work. They spun her in a chair. Didn’t work. Discharged her $400 later, saying to “watch her & come back if anymore problems”. I was thinking of adopting another kitten, but that opened my eyes to the cost. Now I won’t. Blue Pearl had taken over the clinic.
Had a terrible experience with Blue Pearl during one of my past dog's respiratory emergencies.
Dickering about money, down payment, upselling bells and whistles while my dog was in a respiratory distress (crisis) sitting in a cage looking at me as if to say, "Mom help me, I can't breathe".
Still brings me to tears and this was 2013.
God do human ER docs treat patients and family members this way during emergencies?
THANK U ❤ SO APPRECIATE YOU!!
Thanks you for your compassion and a plan to help pet owners. During Covid there was a huge operation to move abandoned dogs across the boarder into Canada. So big hearted Canadians took these pets into their homes and are now dealing with the ridiculous costs of owning an animal. Another way to ensure Canadians are kept poor, along with our federal administration taxing us to literally to death.
Thank you so much for your channel and so happy you are Canadian like me lol. So appreciate all your advice and continuing to help despite your forced resignation. In northern Ontario you can’t even get a vet they don’t take new patients so you can see a vet only when it’s an emergency. You can imagine what that costs.
Do you know why that is?
My 14 year old dog's day vet would tell me to go to the ER for vet care sometimes when he was open, to express anal glands. My dog had a history of one gland getting infected (hard to express) so I stayed on top of this issue. To be told to go to the ER for it seemed odd but I guess the day vet was too busy. I was willing to wait to be the last stinky appointment of the day.
Also the cost of dog food and whether or not the food will be recalled after purchasing it.
I stopped taking any of my animals to the vet.
From 1989 through 2018 I have watched the cost increase with absolutely NO improvement to the care my animals receive or methods of treatment. I have probably spent hundreds of thousands over that 30 year period.
Then my beloved Rottie got diagnosed with cancer in his paw. My youngest was just finishing his senior year and I never received any help from my ex husband. To say my budget was tight is a huge understatement. The vet, I had been going to for 30 f’n years said I would have to wait until I could pay the $3300 surgery fee. It took me 3 months and several paydays loans . By that time, the cancer had gone to his bone and spread. A realistic price to remove a dog’s toe is about $300, not $3300. They killed my dog because of their greed. No, no vets here. We do just fine on our own.
I always appreciate you’re input and guidance, but in Missouri, vet care is a joke on the consumer and the animal pays the price.
Thank you, Dr Jones, It is so much money to own a pet.
I have had pets all my life, my furbaby passed away a few months again, it cost $2400,00 then $400,00 for his ashes,
That was my savings which I didn't mind to keep him alive, but I had to let him go which broke my heart in a million pieces. I never once regarded doing all I could to save my baby and I couldn't afford it,, But the emergency vet was $ 200.00 just to walk in the door !!!
As a volunteer at the local Human Society, the number of homeless pets is unbelievable. People can't afford a pet that is so sad when they bring us so much love and joy !!!
God bless you, Dr. Jones! Wish I had a vet like you where I live!❤
You are such a gift to all us pet owners Dr Jones
Thank you for speaking the truth. I am sorry that the board of directors were unethical at your school. Glad God let’s you spend more time here for the world!!
Todays young vets think they are entitled to charge like they are brain surgeons. The escalating cost of veterinary care is heinous. They all want to live like movie stars and do it on my paycheck.
We have 9 animals, take excellent care of all of them, at 77 I learned how to groom all our dogs and it is my new hobby. No more trips to the groomer that were all over priced, I bought good equipment, tools make all the difference and my dogs are no longer exposed to poor care at the groomers and exposure to deadly diseases.
I have learned a lot from watching your channel. I put together your first aid kit for my animals and have it at the ready. Our yard is fenced and double gated. We walk the fence regularly to make sure no one can escape and the gates are locked. Everybody is housebroken, they all sleep in the house and are basically house dogs. Yes, we clean a lot. What else gives you so much satisfaction at 79 to see our pets healthy and happy. They love us unconditionally and they are our family. Keep us entertained too! Learning a lot from your channel. Love natural care for pet health.
I have used the same Vet clinic for 22 years.. In the last 4 years, since the owner just does surgery and not exams, I have seen the vet. staff attitude change dramatically. Pushing vaccines, pushing proceedures and drugs. I have no problem spending money on my pets but the vet has now become just like human health care.
You are spot on right, owning pets has become a luxury thing for the rich. Fortunate we, normal pet owners with little or no income, still have our common sence, combined with your kindly shared knowledge, that makes it possible to share our lives with our pets❤
It’s being priced out of reach to push the pet insurance industry which in turn will destroy the profession of love and compassion.
I must agree on the costs rising terribly. I have 7 dogs and 4 cats, plus multiple goats, the costs are very prohibitive and finding a vet to look at goats is nearly impossible, cats and dogs are money makers, livestock isn't . The minimum at my vet is $125. I have a dog in congestive heart failure, my vet will not give a prescription I have to buy the 4 medications he is on from my vet , 1 of the medications costs $44 for 10 days worth, not sure how I will keep paying for them all.
you forgot to mention the aspect of greed where they find ways to raise costs as much as humanly possible for maximum profit possible
❤ I appreciate ur advice !!!and love for animals!!!
Thank you Dr. Jones. I have basically quit going to the vet. The cost went up so much and the doctors keep changing. I have been going to the same clinic for 30 yrs. The vet who owned it sold out to a corporation. I loved Dr. Kelly so much. She lasted under the corporation about a year and is now gone. I have two 80 lb rescue mixed breeds. One of which has severe allergies. We were getting a shot about every 3 months until it doubled in cost. Stopped the apaqual after learning of the dangers. It's terribly sad that we nolonger have affordable vet care. I spent $500 on allergy testing that was sent off and nobody could even explain to me what the results were. Basically the results was one giant ad for special foods we could not afford. Thank you again doc for all your great recommendations.
I wish you and your dogs the very happiest New Year. Can Benedril help? It doesn't affect dogs with sleepiness....check it out online.
I have a total of 7 dogs, and 1 has heart worms. The meds that were prescribed to him made him act differently. He was getting very aggressive and in pain. He wasn't himself in more ways than one. As soon as I took him off, it took a few days, but he was starting to be the old Whiskey loveable and playful. I had called the vet, and they said, " it's not the meds!" Well, I know my dog, and he is doing great now. Sorry, but he is not going back! I watch your videos, and thank you for the natural remedies.
I would recommend you try a different medication then. Heartworms are no joke and can eventually lead to heart failure. If you don't mind me asking what medication was he on?
@@jako_the_maned_wolf3133 Prednisone 5mg
My veterinary friend has $30,000 days between his two clinics. He employs 5 doctors, 6 techs, an office staff, and runs a doggy daycare to boot. It's a big operation, but he pulls it off somehow. I avoid the place at all costs.