On 22/02/2021 08:10, Jimmy Stewart ... wrote:
Anybody else had a nice local vet for years low cost nothing ever forced
on you then suddenly without notice you get messages saying injections
are due that you never needed before and then they try and sell you
"preventative plans"....then you find out the nice vet that ran it for
years and is still there has sold out to a big national veterinary
outfit ? ........ *******s

The two vets I use now do "care packages" that do injections, wormers,
etc. somewhat cheaper than the standard costs. As does my dentist for 6
monthly checkup and hygenist, with a monthly DD.

One thing they achieve by this is a more level revenue stream, and it
cuts my costs slightly.

The dentist, slightly irritatingly, asks if you have thought about
cosmetic dentistry, tooth whitening, etc. on the pre-appointment
questionaire that just used to ask about health changes and medication.