At my cats appointments, Austin Vet Care kept giving me statistics to make me feel like my cats were in dire risk. For example, "You should probably do the Feline leukemia/Hearworm test." My cats had the leukemia vaccination..."well, no vaccination is 100%." Ok, tell me how my cats would get heartworms..."from mosquitos." My cats are indoor cats..."50% of heartworm cases are with indoor cats." What are the symptoms of heartworms...."unfortunately there are no symptoms on cats until they are near death. This test is the only way to be sure."
So let's break it down to percentages. Two cats receiving their annual checkups at $46/each with 2 booster shots for $10each ($40/total). My bill there would have been $132. However, once Austin Vet Care proceeded to make me feel like my cats were dying and only this test, at $65/each, could save them, my bill became $259. All I have to say is 50% of your money can be saved if you never enter Austin Vet Care.
Pros: They like animals
Cons: Use guilt to make more money
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