tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341776667634084741.post5297491833482757630..comments2024-03-29T00:35:37.877-07:00Comments on The Web-DVM TV, Radio & Blog: The Myth of Discount Veterinary SurgeryRoger Welton, DVMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15781509292213339950noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341776667634084741.post-48874303697286412242011-05-10T14:53:17.535-07:002011-05-10T14:53:17.535-07:00Here are areas in life where it is wise to seek a ...Here are areas in life where it is wise to seek a good bargain, but I do not think SURGERY is one of them!Chucknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341776667634084741.post-90372746517419324322011-05-03T10:11:26.800-07:002011-05-03T10:11:26.800-07:00I made the mistake of trying one of those discount...I made the mistake of trying one of those discount clinics the doc speaks of. I did save $150 on the cost of my dog's spay, but ended up paying $300 at an after hours emergency clinic to for the repair after it opened up! Trust me, you get what you pay for!!!Julesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341776667634084741.post-50468183378827309292011-04-15T07:44:53.777-07:002011-04-15T07:44:53.777-07:00In this economy with a recession that seems never ...In this economy with a recession that seems never ending and gas prices that are getting worse every day, I understand why people would be attracted to the idea of discount clinics. Trust me when I tell you everyone, I know people that have gone down this route (there is a discount vet chain called Value Vet in my area) and lived to regret it! Some of the stories have been horrific: infections, illness from cheap anesthetic drugs, and death under anesthesia! Pet owners should not choose this area to save money: if Valur Vet is any indication, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!Adelenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341776667634084741.post-59183363738982038502011-04-04T07:43:03.164-07:002011-04-04T07:43:03.164-07:00That is a very nice looking perating room, and the...That is a very nice looking perating room, and the equipment is very impressive. I work at a local ASPCA that offers discount spays and neuters to pets for the general public - and, therefore, must remain anonymous. The doc is right, that corners are indeed cut in these types of places, just like the doc stated - all of it! We do not have that kind of equipment, nor does our OR even remotely resemble the one I saw on the video. <br /><br />Part of me understands that in order to provide spays and neuters as cheap as we do, corners need to be cut. What upsets me is that the ASPCA markets the spays and neuters as if they are offering the same service as a general veterinarian, and that is simply NOT the case! People really need to watch and disseminate this video. I am all for low cost spays and neuters as an option, but pet owners should really be informed of what they are really getting for that low cost. If they are okay with that, that's one thing. But if people really knew what they were sacrificing for that low cost, I believe that many would not go the low cost route.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341776667634084741.post-61566904028493657062011-04-04T07:30:22.273-07:002011-04-04T07:30:22.273-07:00Agreed, catgirl! Finding a bargain is great, but ...Agreed, catgirl! Finding a bargain is great, but SURGERY is not the place to be looking to cut costs!pw1974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341776667634084741.post-3325916068898691582011-03-31T10:28:58.104-07:002011-03-31T10:28:58.104-07:00There are some instances in life where it is wise ...There are some instances in life where it is wise to seek a bargain: hotels, toilet paper, gasoline, some pet meds. BUT...SUURGERY IS NOT ONE OF THEM!!!<br /><br />Who in their right mind would bargain hunt for surgery for themselves or ANY family member, human or furry??? Sorry, but surgery is not an area of life where it is wise to economize!catgirlnoreply@blogger.com