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Veterinary care costs have doubled in the past decade
Veterinary care costs have doubled in the past decade
U.S. consumers are set to spend over $32 billion in veterinary bills in 2023, versus $13 billion in 2010
As technology advances, so does the need for financial options that can keep up with the times
As technology advances, so does the need for financial options that can keep up with the times
Rising pharmaceutical costs and technological advances have caused even basic ultrasounds to cost nearly $1,000 in some U.S. areas
An increase of corporate owned veterinary clinics reveals inflexible and higher medical bills for owners
An increase of corporate owned veterinary clinics reveals inflexible and higher medical bills for owners
The three largest veterinary clinics in the U.S. are owned by the confectionary corporation Mars Inc., and flexibility on the amounts customers are being charged is decreasing
The last decade has brought many technological advances in medicine that can help our favorite companions, however these very advances also bring a hefty price tag. Technological advances in medical care, coupled with the rise of corporate owned veterinary clinics can spell trouble for many consumers. Readily available resources should be made simpler and easily accessible to those who need them the most. A one stop place for insurance, medications, and financing options is desperately needed.
Sources:
https://www.americanpetproducts.org/press_industrytrends.asp
https://www.marketplace.org/2021/08/05/why-is-veterinary-care-so-expensive/
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