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yakkwak · 03-12-2013, 10:52 PM

When you take that adorable ball of fur to hsi or her next vet appt., be ready. Vet offices are already posting warning signs of things to come - and coming soon they are. The current administration did not exclude those used for animals when they created and slapped on enormous taxes to all medical equipment and related assundries (hopefully, I'll be lucky and find a way to pay the new rate for my next pacemaker - but I digress. Well, what this means for your little hair balls is this: much higher costs on anything from an x-ray, CT,equipment used in cutting and resetting bones, cauterizers for surgery, sterilized intubation packets, sterilization equipment (I know, because my brother has company that sells that stuff), and many, many more items that do not come immediately to mind.

yakkwak · 03-12-2013, 11:04 PM

Sorry for the typos; tried to correct them - took too long so they left it as is.

kimp5 · 03-13-2013, 02:45 AM

ughhh

Yorkiemom1 · 03-13-2013, 03:48 AM

As Connie Francis sang, "Right or Wrong....", As Tammy Wynett sang, "Stand By Your Man"......Unfortunately, we ALL are about to reap what was sown, and it is going to cost us dearly!

Verbena · 03-13-2013, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

As Connie Francis sang, "Right or Wrong....", As Tammy Wynett sang, "Stand By Your Man"......Unfortunately, we ALL are about to reap what was sown, and it is going to cost us dearly!

Perfectly said

navillusc · 03-13-2013, 04:36 AM

It never ends, does it? There just does not seem to be enough 'mouse (and/or voting precinct) warriors' in existance anymore to protect rights and checkbooks..

carmen in nj · 03-13-2013, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

As Connie Francis sang, "Right or Wrong....", As Tammy Wynett sang, "Stand By Your Man"......Unfortunately, we ALL are about to reap what was sown, and it is going to cost us dearly!

My feelings exactly!!

Lovetodream88 · 03-13-2013, 07:11 AM

Well that is going to make even more people not get vet care for there pets when it's needed...... Ugh

MI Yorkielover · 03-13-2013, 07:21 AM

Everything is out of control. I fear for our animals, our people and our country's future.

yakkwak · 03-13-2013, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Well that is going to make even more people not get vet care for there pets when it's needed...... Ugh

Exactly! Very concerning.

LoALAnna · 03-13-2013, 08:28 AM

Personally, I think we need to wait and see. I think this is just another scare tactic.

Please do not flame me for this comment, ok?

nanahas3 · 03-13-2013, 08:59 AM

I pray for our country daily and my opinion is I leave it in Gods hands because there sure as heck isn't much I can do about it. As one of the older ones here it is going to effect us alot but getting depressed about it only hurts me.

Yorkiedaze · 03-13-2013, 09:42 AM

This may stop and cut down some breeding programs, and there will be many more pets ending up needing homes, and a rise in price to purchase from a reputable breeder. It will be a domino effect that will not be good at all for a long time, but it may only strengthen puppy mills, since they don't Vet. their animals and still people buy from them thru pet shops & private homes. These are some troubling times we live in for sure.

yakkwak · 03-13-2013, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by LoALAnna

Personally, I think we need to wait and see. I think this is just another scare tactic.

Please do not flame me for this comment, ok?

If you're referring to the vet's, true that I cannot speak for them; just passing along what they are doing (not their intention). Slight improbable chance that they're just trying to "scare" others.
If you're referring to my contention, I NEVER try to "just scare" anybody. That'd be stupid. Why would I waste my time trying to "just scare" readers on a dog breed forum? It wouldn't serve any purpose! For Pete's sake! Please!
I have it on very good authority - as I mentioned, my family member's company. No way is their being notified of increased taxes "another scare tactic". Like I said, to date, there is no exemption for animals. If you breathe and you need these medical items, an increased tax will accompany them.
BTW, and only to support my point, my EP (a special kind of cardiologist) did, in fact, tell me that they expect VERY significant increases in specialized medical equipment such as the one I require.
Just the facts.
Not "flaming", just evaluating your logic.
Just the facts, ma'am.

yakkwak · 03-13-2013, 10:30 AM

The law has already taken effect. Rarely are devices/equipment used for animals ONLY. Those that are (many are bovine, equine related) are exempt. ALL others are being taxed (not will be taxed) - ARE being taxed, as a lot of medical equipment/devices are multi-species.
The future is now. Why "wait and see"?

Medical Device Excise Tax

As 2013 Begins, Get Ready For An ObamaCare Tax Onslaught - Forbes

http://www.us.kpmg.com/microsite/tax...ise.v5_web.pdf

An ignorant populace is an extinct populace.

03-12-2013, 10:52 PM	#1
yakkwak YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 319	For you in US/US Territories...It has begun When you take that adorable ball of fur to hsi or her next vet appt., be ready. Vet offices are already posting warning signs of things to come - and coming soon they are. The current administration did not exclude those used for animals when they created and slapped on enormous taxes to all medical equipment and related assundries (hopefully, I'll be lucky and find a way to pay the new rate for my next pacemaker - but I digress. Well, what this means for your little hair balls is this: much higher costs on anything from an x-ray, CT,equipment used in cutting and resetting bones, cauterizers for surgery, sterilized intubation packets, sterilization equipment (I know, because my brother has company that sells that stuff), and many, many more items that do not come immediately to mind.

03-12-2013, 11:04 PM	#2
yakkwak YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 319	Too Slow on the Edit Sorry for the typos; tried to correct them - took too long so they left it as is.

03-13-2013, 04:36 AM	#6
navillusc Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: FL, USA Posts: 2,767	It never ends, does it? There just does not seem to be enough 'mouse (and/or voting precinct) warriors' in existance anymore to protect rights and checkbooks.. __________________ - Cat Brody Mia BriaStormy

03-13-2013, 07:11 AM	#8
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,247	Well that is going to make even more people not get vet care for there pets when it's needed...... Ugh __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

03-13-2013, 07:21 AM	#9
MI Yorkielover Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan USA Posts: 3,317	Everything is out of control. I fear for our animals, our people and our country's future. __________________ Jackie Loves Sophie R.I.P ."Baby"* our little girl 1993-2009*

03-13-2013, 02:45 AM	#3
kimp5 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Boston MA Posts: 890	ughhh

03-13-2013, 03:48 AM	#4
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	As Connie Francis sang, "Right or Wrong....", As Tammy Wynett sang, "Stand By Your Man"......Unfortunately, we ALL are about to reap what was sown, and it is going to cost us dearly!

03-13-2013, 08:28 AM	#11
LoALAnna YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Elberta, AL USA Posts: 919	Personally, I think we need to wait and see. I think this is just another scare tactic. Please do not flame me for this comment, ok?

03-13-2013, 08:59 AM	#12
nanahas3 ♥Love My Snuggle Bugs♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,290	I pray for our country daily and my opinion is I leave it in Gods hands because there sure as heck isn't much I can do about it. As one of the older ones here it is going to effect us alot but getting depressed about it only hurts me. __________________ *CharleneMama to Laddy and Kyra and Always in our hearts Lolita*

03-13-2013, 09:42 AM	#13
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	This may stop and cut down some breeding programs, and there will be many more pets ending up needing homes, and a rise in price to purchase from a reputable breeder. It will be a domino effect that will not be good at all for a long time, but it may only strengthen puppy mills, since they don't Vet. their animals and still people buy from them thru pet shops & private homes. These are some troubling times we live in for sure. __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

03-13-2013, 10:30 AM	#15
yakkwak YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 319	The law has already taken effect. Rarely are devices/equipment used for animals ONLY. Those that are (many are bovine, equine related) are exempt. ALL others are being taxed (not will be taxed) - ARE being taxed, as a lot of medical equipment/devices are multi-species. The future is now. Why "wait and see"? Medical Device Excise Tax As 2013 Begins, Get Ready For An ObamaCare Tax Onslaught - Forbes http://www.us.kpmg.com/microsite/tax...ise.v5_web.pdf An ignorant populace is an extinct populace.