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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think the corporate model and some private vets trying to increase profits has created huge problems. We moved several states away and had to find a new vet. We picked one that a relative recommended when they lived in that area. Yelp reviews were generally good to fine with complaints about charging but the reviews at many other vets were the same.

First visit for a check up and shots was 400. Second visit for an ear infection a few months later was $2000. Our dog had had ear infections in the past from swimming etc and it was a simple visit and antibiotics. At the new vet they told us they would need do cultures to determine what caused the ear infection and other tests. It did not feel right at all but we’d do anything for the dog. The ear infection came right back after treatment from this vet.

I tried a different vet that someone from the dog park recommended and that vet prescribed a 10 day antibiotic. I asked about needing to culture it and the vet told me that it not necessary. A broad spectrum antibiotic would knock it out. It did and it only cost $200.

Years later I read an article titled is your vet ripping you off and the writer wrote about a very similar ear infection scam. I am very cautious about vets after that one experience. I think there are bad vets out there who are giving vets a bad reputation and putting clients on the defensive. [/quote]

Do you really think that veterinarians are trying to "scam" their clients?  Different veterinarians might view a case differently, but generally offering a culture isn't a bad idea. It might even be the standard of care. Your vet should explain the benefits of a culture, as well as any risks of not doing one.[/quote]

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