Dogs and Money

I would spend and have spent whatever the cost is to fix the issue or make the pet more comfortable. I had spent over $300 on my daughters rabbit for tests to learn being put down was the most humane thing to do. I had a sweet little Pom years ago that was so sickly. I spent thousands before I was forced to put her down due to her suffering and money could not fix it. So if they are fixable I would find a way to pay for whatever the bill was. Our dogs have always been family members. I know it has to be so hard because the costs are so high and It must be horrible for those that feel the same but just can not come up with the money.

depends upon what my pet's need. vaccination and consultation as well. it needs to spend for the assurance that your pet is in good health and free of harm

I would spend as much as needed. My dogs are like my kids. I've paid some hefty bills in the past for two of them. I have a wonderful little CareCredit card too. Helps me when I need to get them care.

I am facing that right now. My dog has an eye issue and has to go to a specialist. He has already ahd a few appointments plus medicine from the reuglar vet. It's eighty dollars for the specialist plus whatever else they recommend. I guess that the best thing to do is put a cap on the expense. I dont think i will pay over 500.00. We have a car problem this month that is expensive also.

This is how I look at this type of situation. When you decide to get a pet, then you are taking on the responsibility of that animals life. As with any responsibility, there are things that should be expected. To me my dogs are like children and I love them. I want them to be happy, healthy, and well cared for. I would pay whatever it took to take care of them. I accepted this responsibility when I chose to have them. I couldn't imagine just letting my pet die because I decided that eye surgery, or any type of surgery was not worth its life. If you are going to decide to take care of any other living creature, this should be one of those things you should expect. As with anything that you choose to make a commitment to, once made, you need to stick by your commitment. One of the first things that you should ask you vet before going to him is to see if they allow any type of payment arrangements for large expenses, I have found this to be very helpful.

As a vet tech and pet owner i'll tell you what I have told anyone who asked. It depends upon the nature of the illness, the animals chance of survival and, most importantly, their quality of life during treatment and after. I had a wonderful dog that was 17 years old when i finally let him go. i had always said that, as long as he had an appetite, I would do whatever i could for him. The day he tried to crawl to his food dish because he could no longer stand was the day i did the most selfless thing I could for him. In the end I believe he was holding on for me even though he could barely walk sometimes. It's not the money that should be your focus. It's whether or not you have strength enough to do the best thing for your friend even if it's not the best thing for you.

I would spend everything I had, everything from my saving, my grocery money, turn in all my stocks, go without electricity, take on a 3rd job, sell everything I own.......... My Black Lab has been stabbed 3 times, protecting me. There is NOTHING I would not do for him, including giving my life for him! Nocturnica