Dr. Judy Jasek and DeDe Murcer Moffett discuss when pet owners should take their animals to emergency veterinary care and how to avoid unnecessary tests and expenses. We explore the concerning trends in emergency vet care, including excessive testing, medication, and hospitalization that can sometimes make pets sicker rather than helping them recover.
• Emergency vet visits can cost $800-$1000 just to walk in, with diagnostics adding $5000-$6000 more
• Only true life-threatening conditions warrant emergency care (severe bleeding, inability to stand, uncontrolled seizures)
• Pets often get worse in hospital settings due to stress, lack of rest, and multiple medications
• Stand firm by requesting that they only rule out life-threatening conditions and stabilize your pet
• Once stabilized, consider taking your pet home to rest rather than continuing hospitalization
• Check ahavet.com resources tab for DIY treatments and when-to-go-to-ER guidance
• Consider pet insurance for catastrophic coverage, especially for young healthy pets
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