I just received this message from Dr Andrew Jones, DVM and thought it was very important
to pass on to you.
I recently read an article about the current financial crisis, and how it is affecting the lives of many dogs and cats. IF you have lost your job, and no alternate source of funds, a sick or injured pet may have to be euthanized. I have not seen this at my practice, BUT this is happening in many communities all over North America.
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As the United States economy continues to spiral, pet owners grappling with financial troubles are facing terrible choices, animal care experts say. Confronted with steep bills for emergency injuries or sudden illness, cash-conscious owners are delaying care, opting for less-aggressive treatments, or in some cases, choosing to destroy family
pets they otherwise would save.
"They come straight from the vet and say, ‘I can’t afford to treat my animal,’ " said Mark Kump president of the National Animal Control Association and director of an animal shelter near Dayton, Ohio. "They’ll say, ‘The vet said he should be euthanized and I can’t even afford that.’ " Kumpf said he’s seen a 20 percent spike in people turning in animals at his shelter in the past year, and an equal hike in the number of people who request what’s known as "economic euthanasia." No national figures track overall
rates of relinquishment or euthanasia, but some veterinarians across the country say they’re also seeing a rise.
Tracy Blinn, 37, of Surprise, Ariz., who can’t aff*ord the cost of X-rays and blood tests to see what’s wrong with her 8-year-old rottweiler, Kona. A month ago, one of Kona’s legs became too swollen and painful to use and the dog’s right eye started drooping.
Even a few years ago, the $360 cost for diagnostic tests would have been nothing, said Blinn. But her family runs a direct-mail marketing business that served the struggling local automobile industry; nearly all their work has dried up. And the four investment houses that once provide a tidy income have recently slipped into foreclosure, she said.
Blinn asked a local vet for a break on the costs to treat Kona, but he refused. "He said he’s been having a lot of issues with people not paying their vet bills," Blinn said. "I’ve looked everywhere on the Internet and called everyone. I even put an ad on Craigslist."
She has four kids and three dogs and a husband who has one solution in mind. "He’s just willing to put her down and I’m not willing. I have hope. Why not try?" she said. "I just think it’s sad. You get these animals and it’s a trust issue. I’m feeling terrible that just because of finances, she might die."
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P.S. Veterinary Care is expensive - BUT there are many things that you can do to minimize this.
1. PREVENT disease in the first place- Quality, Varied diet.
2. Supplement- The Best WAY to ensure that your pet gets ALL the nutrition that they need to PREVENT disease.
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3. Become an EMPOWERED dog and cat owner by taking matters into your OWN hands. Use safe, natural and effective At Home Remedies.
Here is a great way to start:
4. At the very least use some of the Alternate Healing techniques that I discuss in my newsletter.
They come with a pretty sweet Cost ( Free!)
5. Be aware of Conventional Veterinary Care which may lead to disease… Vaccines, Poor Quality Carbohydrate LOADED ‘Veterinary Food’ and Long term Veterinary Medications.
Your path to a healthier pet.
Best Wishes, Dr Andrew Jones, DVM
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