I have been a loyal customer of Abbott for years. We have a dog with thyroid disease, and we spend hundreds of dollars a year for her care, without complaint of course, as we would do anything for our sweet dog. However, a friend of mine recently needed vet services for her horribly ill 4 year-old German Shepherd. She just moved to the state, just started a new job, and does not have the money to pay for a full work-up all at once. I recommended that she call Abbott, as I would have to anyone. This poor animal has had chronic diarrhea for weeks and looks like she is on death's door. My friend did call Abbott, and asked if there was a way for her to pay for a portion of the visit, and then make weekly or monthly payments for the balance. She explained that the dog is incredibly ill, but was told, quite abruptly, that Abbott does NOT work with patients on payment plans, and WILL NOT see her dog unless she pays for the visit in full! Now, I can understand that this may be policy, but I am
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