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Actually, when things are rough Kike this, pets are more important, not less. When we rank what’s really important to us, we find our pets are a source of comfort. Dr. Johnny Clark, Blue Mountain Animal Clinic
Rappahannock
animals not immune
to financial ills By Betsy Parker Special to the Rappahannock News With autos, home and land sales stagnant, the stock market plunging and unemployment skyrocketing, people are taking stock, analysts say, ggghat*# aapacmtl to their lives, And what area veterinarians say is turning out to be most important to many in the region is the comfort and love provided by their pets and animals, their dogs, cats and horses. Though times are trending tough, said Dr. Johnny Clark of Blue Mountain Animal Clinic, pet care is among the last thing to slack in hard times. Still, he said, some animal owners are showing signs of budget stress. Other vets agree noting some pet owners are putting off preventive care - routine cheek-ups, vaccines and dental care. “Regarding the economy and veterinary care. 1 am seeing folks being a tad more conservative.'* Clark said. “People are careful how they spend money these days, but pet care ranks high on the list of priorities Bar many. That is admirable.'* Flint Hill veterinarian Dr. Joyce Hannan said, “With my practice being primarily acupuncture and chiropractic treatments for chronic pain and poor performance, usually at this time of the year 1 am up to my neck, in a waiting list Saa PETS. Pag* A10
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