"Barking Mad"

For the one or two Canadians who read this blog and who have pets:

CBC's Marketplace is opening their season tomorrow night with "Barking Mad," a look at the high cost of vet bills across Canada.

http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/episodes/2013-2014/barking-mad

With 14 million dogs and cats in Canada and a 90 per cent jump in household vet care spending over the last 12 years, no wonder pet owners facing soaring vet bills are Barking Mad.

I knew the obscenely high cost of vet care wasn't my imagination. Remember the $900-$1600 estimate for a basic dental for Derry? But a 90% incease? I don't have words for my disgust.

I'll be watching the program tomorrow evening. BTW, you'll be able to view it on-line afterward, for anyone else who might be interested. I'm sure this kind of pet-owner emotional blackmail and vet price-gouging is common in many, many countries.

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