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Wading and waiting for relief in the Heartland
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterTimes Chicago Bureau chief P.J. Huffstutter has been on assignment covering the Midwest flooding. Here are a some of the scenes and people she has come across during her reporting. Iowa journalists get aid from colleagues who've been there... When a...Tags: Entertainment, Weather, Furniture, University of Iowa, Weather Reports
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More bark for your buck
![Veterinarian Gregory Hammer laughed as he recalled the average price his clients paid for an office visit in 1973, when he started out in rural Kansas. ¶ "It was $6," said Hammer, now president of the American Veterinary Medical Assn. ¶ Good luck getting so much as a torn nail clipped for that these days. ¶ Americans spent more than $10 billion on veterinary care last year, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Assn. ¶ A single visit to a vet cost an average of $135 for a dog owner as of 2006, the last time the veterinary group took a survey of those costs. That's up 83% from 10 years earlier. And the price is probably a good bit higher in Southern California, where vet fees are steeper than in most of the country. ¶ Inflation played a major role -- the costs of office space, staff salaries, equipment and supplies have all shot up.](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2008-04/37726034-11171229.jpg "Veterinarian Gregory Hammer laughed as he recalled the average price his clients paid for an office visit in 1973, when he started out in rural Kansas. ¶ "It was $6,\" said Hammer, now president of the American Veterinary Medical Assn. ¶ Good luck getting so much as a torn nail clipped for that these days. ¶ Americans spent more than $10 billion on veterinary care last year, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Assn. ¶ A single visit to a vet cost an average of $135 for a dog owner as of 2006, the last time the veterinary group took a survey of those costs. That's up 83% from 10 years earlier. And the price is probably a good bit higher in Southern California, where vet fees are steeper than in most of the country. ¶ Inflation played a major role -- the costs of office space, staff salaries, equipment and supplies have all shot up.")
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterVeterinarian Gregory Hammer laughed as he recalled the average price his clients paid for an office visit in 1973, when he started out in rural Kansas. ¶ "It was $6," said Hammer, now president of the American Veterinary Medical Assn. ¶ Good luck...Tags: Animals, Purdue University, Kansas, Surgery, Los Angeles Times
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Pets are still first in our hearts and wallets
Is it any surprise that the furry, the finned and the feathered among us remain blissfully oblivious to the moribund housing market or the tumult on Wall Street? After all, while some Americans clip coupons and scale back their holiday shopping, Fido...Tags: Animals, Unions, Career and Workplace, Preschools, Public Employees
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Pet expenses: A dog's life, on a budget
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterSunday, April 13, 2008 YOUR MONEY: PET EXPENSES A dog's life, on a budget * With a little bit of discipline, pet owners can keep their vet costs on a short leash Home Edition, Business, Page C-1 Business Desk 35 inches; 1400 words Type of Material:...Tags: Animals, Purdue University, Kansas, Surgery, Los Angeles Times
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So You Want a Pet Bird?
Now more than ever, Americans are constantly on the go. Long days at the office coupled with the demanding extra-curricular activities for kids leaves little time spent at home. So before adding another member to the family, it is important to...Tags: Africa, Animals, Family, Birds, Diseases and Illnesses
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02.18.09 Is Pricey Pet Food the Best?
CONSUMER REPORTS: PRICEY PET FOOD NOT NECESSARILY BETTER Consumer Reports advises consumers about what to look for on pet-food labels; plus, fancy claims consumers can ignore . . . YONKERS, NY - When it comes to buying pet food, higher cost doesn't...Tags: Animals, Pet Supplies, Dog (animal), Pets, Food Industry
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