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2.9.4 Preparing Clients for the Cost of Care Over a Pet's Lifetime
ОглавлениеEducate your clients on the average costs of care long before you're facing an uncomfortable exam room situation. Tables 2.9.1 and 2.9.2 show the approximate costs of preventive care in the US for dogs living 12 years and cats living 15 years. (Unless otherwise noted, average costs of services are according to the tenth edition of The Veterinary Fee Reference [3].) These tables reflect only the cost of preventive care and do not include any costs associated with disease diagnosis or management. For additional information on likely costs of pet‐specific care programs, see 10.11 The Financial Benefits of Pet‐Specific Medicine.
Table 2.9.1 Approximate cost of preventive and end‐of‐life care for dogs living 12 years
| Service | Average cost | Times during average lifespan | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preventive care exam (adult) (0–6 years) | $45.20 | 7 | $316.40 |
| Preventive care exam (senior) (biannually 7–12 years) | $47.23 | 12 | $566.76 |
| Annual heartworm panel (in‐house) | $48.83 | 12 | $585.96 |
| Annual fecal exam (direct smear) | $22.07 | 12 | $264.84 |
| Year‐round parasite controla | $84.89 | 12 | $1103.57 |
| Core vaccines | |||
| Rabies vaccination (3‐year) | $23.13 | 5 | $115.65 |
| DA2PP vaccination | $24.81 | 5 | $124.05 |
| Noncore vaccines (based on lifestyle risk assessment) | |||
| Lyme disease | $32.77 | 13 | $426.01 |
| Leptospirosis | $22.65 | 13 | $294.45 |
| Bordetella | $21.54 | 13 | $280.02 |
| Additional services | |||
| Microchippingb | $45.00 | 1 | $45.00 |
| Spay/neuter | $244.74 | 1 | $244.74 |
| Dental cleaningc | $516.13 | 4 | $2064.52 |
| End‐of‐life care | |||
| Euthanasia (30‐pound canine with owner present) | $99.79 | 1 | $99.79 |
| Cremation (communal, 30‐pound canine) | $64.02 | 1 | $64.02 |
| TOTAL APPROXIMATE PREVENTIVE CARE COSTS FOR DOGS | $6006.88 |
a According to PetCareRx.
b According to Petfinder.
c Includes preanesthetic exam, CBC with differential, chemistry panel with eight chemistries, dental radiographs, preoperative pain medication, anesthesia, IV catheter and placement, IV fluids, dental scaling and polishing, subgingival curettage, fluoride application, electronic monitoring, postprocedure pain medication, postprocedure injectable antibiotics, hospitalization, and one‐week supply of antibiotics.
Table 2.9.2 Approximate cost of preventive and end‐of‐life care for cats living 15 years
| Service | Average cost | Times during average lifespan | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preventive care exam (adult) (annually 0–6 years) | $46.37 | 7 | $324.59 |
| Preventive care exam (senior) (biannually 7–15 years) | $46.15 | 18 | $830.70 |
| Annual heartworm panel (in‐house) | $51.24 | 15 | $768.60 |
| Annual fecal exam (direct smear) | $22.07 | 15 | $331.05 |
| Year‐round parasite controla | $84.89 | 15 | $1273.35 |
| Core vaccines | |||
| Rabies vaccination (3‐year) | $23.13 | 6 | $138.78 |
| FVRCP vaccination | $23.35 | 15 | $350.25 |
| FeLV vaccination | $27.03 | 17 | $459.51 |
| Noncore vaccines (based on lifestyle risk assessment) | |||
| Feline immunodeficiency vaccinationa | $15.00 | 18 | $270.00 |
| Feline chlamydia vaccination | $22.67 | 17 | $385.39 |
| Bordetella | $21.54 | 16 | $344.64 |
| Additional services | |||
| Microchippingb | $45.00 | 1 | $45.00 |
| Spay/neuter | $160.77 | 1 | $160.77 |
| Dental cleaningc | $516.13 | 5 | $2580.65 |
| End‐of‐life care | |||
| Euthanasia (with owner present) | $95.03 | 1 | $95.03 |
| Cremation (communal) | $58.23 | 1 | $58.23 |
| TOTAL APPROXIMATE PREVENTIVE CARE COSTS FOR CATS | $8416.54 |
a According to PetCareRx.
b According to Petfinder.
c Includes preanesthetic exam, CBC with differential, chemistry panel with eight chemistries, dental radiographs, preoperative pain medication, anesthesia, IV catheter and placement, IV fluids, dental scaling and polishing, subgingival curettage, fluoride application, electronic monitoring, postprocedure pain medication, postprocedure injectable antibiotics, hospitalization, and one‐week supply of antibiotics.
FeLV, feline leukemia virus; FVRCP, feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia.
Providing appropriate preventive and end‐of‐life care for a pet is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the total cost of pet ownership. When sick care, food, supplies, boarding, grooming, and additional products and services are considered, lifetime pet ownership costs can skyrocket to more than $42 000, according to a report from UK‐based People's Dispensary for Sick Animals [4].
Don't put yourself and your team into a defensive position when it comes to explaining cost of care to your clients. Instead, be transparent and discuss costs when you make your recommendations. Your clients will be more trusting and compliant with your recommendations, your team will be happier, your patients will receive the best care, and your practice will reap the benefits.
