I met my friend S for a walk on the weekend and she was telling me that her brother's dog seemed to have been run over by a car, maybe twice. His paw was injured and he was in a lot of pain. A neighbour knocked on his door to ask if it was his dog. They took the pet to emergency and were told it would cost $1,000 per day to keep the animal for treatment. So now the bills have mounted to $30,000! S wanted my honest opinion and we both agreed the dog should have been put down, regardless of how attached the family is to the dog. I can see under $5,000 dollars being spent, and of course the option is to get a new dog. Her brother is not wealthy, he has a family to support, this is not the best use of one's savings I would think. Most people don't have pet insurance as it is expensive and never seems to cover the particular ailment as I understand.
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That's a very difficult decision to make for any pet owner! Hugs, Valerie
My gosh - this is sooo expensive... horrible. I am with you - that is unfortunately not to fundable.
That poor dog! I don't honestly know what I would do. How traumatic!
Medical costs are ridiculously high for animals and for people!!!
Wow, $1,000 per day! That is a lot of money. Most people could not afford that.
Gosh. That is ridiculous. I hear you about the pet insurance.
We can't be sure about pain management, either.
We've had to put cats down due to behavioural issues. One has to be realistic.
I had to make the tough choice like that. Either money I didn't have, or a dog who was going to be severely handicapped even if the surgery was successful
I am so glad I don't have to make that choice. It would break my heart. If I could afford to pay the $30,000 I wouldn't bat an eye, but I can't so like I said, glad I don't have to make that decision. Maybe they can open up a GoFund Me page? Perhaps some kind hearted animal lovers out there would be willing to help. Medical costs for humans and for animals is not only obscene, it is cruel.
What I think, doesn't matter in these cases. It's just to each family on this. They gotta do what works for them. And also, try and keep the dog from running outside into the street. The money spent on care, might have been better spent first on a fence or on of those zappy collars.
I don't think it was wise to spend so much money on a dog.
That's a terribly tough call.
What sweet flower photos! I love animals, but I don't have one right now because I worry I wouldn't have enough to cover the expenses if anything went amiss. It's horrible that they're being charged so much.
Is really a lot of money. what sad!
Medical is expensive and I know a major medical could wipe us out, and we have medical insurance.
Coffee is on
Yes, such a difficult decision; however, I've never heard of that daily rate! I'm afraid my daughter's dog is seeing his last days; he's 15 y/o schnauzer and now his back right leg is dragging. :(
Painful accident, painful trip to the ER vet, lengthly & painful recovery in a cage away from the family...
I agree with you.
its a furry family member so i would try to find the cash, but that seems like A LOT of money to keep a dog at the vets. I would be asking for a break down of all the costs and finding a new vet
Depends on my pocket dear Christine if it is out of my range I have to be agreed with you
When you have a pet, a decision like this is never easy, but is up to the individual, and their circumstances.
All the best Jan
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