Boston Globe: How a famous candy company is giving pet owners a stomachache

My latest vet bill? A staggering $1,250.

Last week, I took my 11-year-old dog to a specialist for a follow-up consultation at a local clinic that’s part of a network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals across the United States. The vet ordered several lab tests, including a routine profile to check various chemicals and enzymes, a complete blood count, and a digestive panel.

It all made sense, considering my senior dog’s irritable bowel disease diagnosis a couple of years ago. But still — $1,250?

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