Philip wrote:

M developing theory is still sound. Around here, vets DO push for
sterilization ASAP. A package deal of shots and sterization for
$200+ is
common.

If you can get a whole series of vaccinations, exams and spay or neuter
for $200.00, do it. That's a good deal.


I've heard this from 4 vets personally and through several members
at our church. It's as much a money grab as it is "for the greater
good."

Kelly ... it is LARGELY about the money when you bottom line it.
Veterinary
is a business. Every vet has payroll and rent to meet, not to mention

insurances and taxes. When income is less than payout, eventually
you go
broke. And face it, vets are in business to stay in business. You
have to
sell ('educate') your customer by appealing to their emotions so they
feel
obliged to fork over a couple hundred dollars every time they walk in
the
door.

Vets don't make much money on spaying and neutering. Believe me. They
make a ****load of money on grooming*, declawing, consumables and
numerous other procedures (especially consults and exams) but spaying
and neutering are generally kept at a lower cost than most other
procedures because most vets understand the importance of S/N.

-L.
* I could spend 30 minutes doing a lion cut and bath on a cat - cost to
consumer - $90.00. It was a $115.00 minimum if gas sedation was
needed. I made $16.00/hr at the time. I generally groomed 8-10 cats a
day. You do the math. Even with overhead, the profit was huge.