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erronis

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5. I used to have a vet in Vermont that was great, and a minimalist.

Reply to bif (Original post)

Thu May 22, 2025, 06:24 PM

May 2025

Worked on large farm animals down to my dogs and cats. Very reasonable.

In the last 10 years I've seen a rapid escalation with the new practices in costs and expensive prescriptions. I think most of this is driven by VC chains. Profit over care.

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Just back from the veterinary surgeon's [View all] bif May 2025 OP

I wondered if she would be able to adapt when I read your first post Walleye May 2025 #1

Congrats! SheltieLover May 2025 #2

Great news! SARose May 2025 #3

We're pretty relieved! bif May 2025 #4

I used to have a vet in Vermont that was great, and a minimalist. erronis May 2025 #5

I'd follow his advice wendyb-NC May 2025 #6

Options Nigrum Cattus May 2025 #7

Knee surgeries here! Dear_Prudence May 2025 #8

She gets around just fine. bif May 2025 #9

Sending huggggs for kitty and you. Glad she can forego surgery. niyad May 2025 #10