Episode 397 • • 1:14:24 - 1:18:30
397: Wiggin' Out
Trifexis Pet Medication, Veterinary Industry Consolidation
A television advertisement for Trifexis, a monthly parasite preventative for dogs, is analyzed for using the same fear-based marketing tactics as human pharmaceuticals. The hosts discuss the rise of corporate veterinary chains and how pet insurance has contributed to the skyrocketing costs of basic animal healthcare.