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How much money would you spend to recover a pet?
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:35 pm
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:35 pm
I know I've seen this thread on here a few times before but now I find myself in the situation of deciding, how much money is too much money to spend on a pet?
I came home yesterday to find my 1 year old (to the day) cat with a very large gash down her side, leaving her stomach exposed. To me, it looked like an attack - like a dog or raccoon bit her and just ripped away that skin, but there was not a lot of blood. Just a clean pull/cut
After bringing her into the LSU Vet, they said it was more likely a sharp fence, etc. that sliced her right open. They went into surgery for 2-3 hours and stitched her up and installed a blood pump in the wound.
After seeing her last night, I am wondering if I made the right decision. She has 4 prescriptions, a blood pump that needs draining
, has to wear a cone (and will NOT stay in it) and be secluded for a couple weeks.
They said it would be between 400-600 to fix her up, I had the cash available and went ahead and proceeded. So far, I'm $742 in (ER fee, prescriptions, one stay last night all factored in)...
what's your limit?
I came home yesterday to find my 1 year old (to the day) cat with a very large gash down her side, leaving her stomach exposed. To me, it looked like an attack - like a dog or raccoon bit her and just ripped away that skin, but there was not a lot of blood. Just a clean pull/cut
After bringing her into the LSU Vet, they said it was more likely a sharp fence, etc. that sliced her right open. They went into surgery for 2-3 hours and stitched her up and installed a blood pump in the wound.
After seeing her last night, I am wondering if I made the right decision. She has 4 prescriptions, a blood pump that needs draining
, has to wear a cone (and will NOT stay in it) and be secluded for a couple weeks. They said it would be between 400-600 to fix her up, I had the cash available and went ahead and proceeded. So far, I'm $742 in (ER fee, prescriptions, one stay last night all factored in)...
what's your limit?
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Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:35 pm to emboslice
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Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:38 pm to Walt OReilly
I wouldn't spend a red cent.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:39 pm to emboslice
to "recover" a pet? are they lost?
i know my mom has spent stupid money on shite like fricking knee replacement on her chihuahua.... i try to tell her that she can just buy a new one when that one needs replacing but she don't listen
i know my mom has spent stupid money on shite like fricking knee replacement on her chihuahua.... i try to tell her that she can just buy a new one when that one needs replacing but she don't listen
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:39 pm to Walt OReilly
we have spent over 5grand in one week.. gave our dog an extra 10 years with us
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:41 pm to emboslice
It would have to be around $10,000 and a very small chance of treatment success for me not to spend on them to live.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:41 pm to emboslice
This is why I do not own pets
Don't own pets if you are not willing to care for them
Don't own pets if you are not willing to care for them
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:43 pm to oleyeller
quote:
gave our dog an extra 10 years
What's the Doc's name? Ask about working that magic on humans.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:44 pm to emboslice
Eh, 300. Maybe 500 if I was in a really good place financially.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:45 pm to chRxis
quote:return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.
to "recover" a pet? are they lost?
quote:I am doing everything I can to care for her. Not complaining about it, just wondering what the cut off is for you personally. Apparently 0
Rouge
Don't own pets if you are not willing to care for them
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:46 pm to Henry Jones Jr
quote:$10,000 on a dog?!
It would have to be around $10,000 and a very small chance of treatment success for me not to spend on them to live.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:46 pm to oleyeller
quote:And probably worth every penny!
we have spent over 5grand in one week.. gave our dog an extra 10 years with us
I think I would spend more money on a dog than I would on a cat.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:48 pm to ReauxlTide222
quote:yep
$10,000 on a dog?!
People spend 50k on a car or truck they don't need. What's 10k for saving a loyal companion's life?
This post was edited on 4/2/15 at 7:50 pm
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:51 pm to Henry Jones Jr
Would you buy a dog for $10,000? Serious question, are you loaded?
Just because other people spend money where they don't need to, doesn't mean you should. And I'm not saying it's a stupid decision for you. If it's worth it to you then dammit, it's not dumb at all.
I'm just so far in the other direction that it's hard to fathom spending that much money on a dog. I LOVE my dog. But I'd NEVER set myself back financially to save her.
Just because other people spend money where they don't need to, doesn't mean you should. And I'm not saying it's a stupid decision for you. If it's worth it to you then dammit, it's not dumb at all.
I'm just so far in the other direction that it's hard to fathom spending that much money on a dog. I LOVE my dog. But I'd NEVER set myself back financially to save her.
This post was edited on 4/2/15 at 7:55 pm
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:51 pm to emboslice
as much as it takes.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:51 pm to QuietTiger
quote:
What's the Doc's name? Ask about working that magic on humans.
For sure. I want to know that trick.
1K, but that was before my daughter became a Vet. Now, nothing. I get free house calls.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:52 pm to Henry Jones Jr
I spent almost $30k on a sick black lab in about a 2.5 year period. You can get the details in my past posts if you want the rundown.
She was the sweetest animal I've ever owned, and I've had a few over the years.
She was the sweetest animal I've ever owned, and I've had a few over the years.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:53 pm to QuietTiger
quote:
quote:
gave our dog an extra 10 years
What's the Doc's name? Ask about working that magic on humans.
haha wasnt anything the doc did special, it was cost of the mri in a human hospital that really jacked up the price. but found the issue
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:53 pm to ReauxlTide222
quote:
Would you buy a dog for $10,000?
No unless I planned on buying a dog that was going to win competitions and money.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:54 pm to emboslice
Cat? $0
Dog $$$$
Dog $$$$
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