It seems that I pay more for my pet's health care than I am for my own.
Veterinary care is actually a bargain, compared to the cost of human health care and other services.
The cost of veterinary care hasn't changes much in the last several years. Veterinary fees include the cost of maintaining the veterinary hospital, equipment and staff in order to provide proper medical care. Your veterinarian is much more than your pet's general physician. Your veterinarian is also surgeon, radiologist, neurologist, dermatologist, pharmacist, etc. Keep in mind that the original cost of your pet has nothing to do with the costs of its medical care.