Episode
407 - The Dangers of Dutch
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- Jul 9, 2026
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- 1525
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Summary
Dr. Andy Roark hosts Dr. Matt Salois, an economist, VMG president, and adjunct faculty at Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine, to discuss his Today’s Veterinary Business article on the “dangers of Dutch Pets veterinary telemedicine,” using a Trojan horse metaphor. They argue that when a “no strings attached” solution promises cheaper, easier access by reducing restrictions, vets should be skeptical because removing safeguards like the VCPR and physical exams is not the same as innovation. The conversation covers how pharmacy revenue subsidizes clinic services, concerns that Dutch’s model and rhetoric may erode trust in veterinarians, and how misdiagnoses without exams can increase costs, especially for seriously ill pets. They also discuss delayed presentation, accountability, and who bears risk when medical decisions go wrong.