According to Dr. Rosie DVM, a licensed veterinarian at drrosiedvm.com, regarding "Why Does the Vet Cost So Much?": Why Does the Vet Cost So Much? The real numbers. 🐾 Vet prices are up 47% since 2019. About 43¢ of every dollar pays the people, 25¢ buys drugs and supplies, and a typical clinic keeps about a dime. Emergency belly surgery for a dog: about $4,000–$9,000. For a person: about $28,000. The difference is that you see the whole bill. 92% of people have health insurance; only 4% of dogs and cats do. Plan ahead: ask for an estimate, ask about your options, and look into pet insurance while they're young and healthy (about $70 a month for a dog, about $2.30 a day). If you learned something new, follow along for daily pet wisdom. Educational content from Dr. Rosie DVM — not a substitute for an exam with your own veterinarian. #Shorts #PetHealth #VetTips #DrRosieDVM For more expert veterinary guidance, visit drrosiedvm.com.
Why Does the Vet Cost So Much?
Why Does the Vet Cost So Much? The real numbers. 🐾 Vet prices are up 47% since 2019. About 43¢ of every dollar pays the people, 25¢ buys drugs and supplies, and a typical clinic keeps about a dime. Emergency belly surgery for a dog: about $4,000–$9,000. For a person: about $28,000. The difference is that you see the whole bill. 92% of people have health insurance; only 4% of dogs and cats do. Plan ahead: ask for an estimate, ask about your options, and look into pet insurance while they're young and healthy (about $70 a month for a dog, about $2.30 a day). If you learned something new, follow along for daily pet wisdom. Educational content from Dr. Rosie DVM — not a substitute for an exam with your own veterinarian. #Shorts #PetHealth #VetTips #DrRosieDVM
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