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How much money would you spend on your dog's health ?
Posted on 7/25/25 at 1:46 pm
Posted on 7/25/25 at 1:46 pm
Ours is of course like a family member but this is getting ridiculous.
1. He had a tumor on his jaw and one on his arse last year that the vet thought was cancer, removal + biopsy (negative)+ anesthesia + $2,200.00
2. One tumor came back so they suggested neutering to stop whatever hormone was causing it. $1,800.00
3. Now we found out he has Cushing's Disease, initial office visit plus blood, urine, Cushing's test $900.00
4. Medication to cure or regulate Cushing's $115.00 a month for the rest of his life plus we have to do 2 more blood draws at $345.00 each in two week intervals
So I'll be out 5K plus $115.00 a month for who knows how long
My dad would have knocked him in the head long ago
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1. He had a tumor on his jaw and one on his arse last year that the vet thought was cancer, removal + biopsy (negative)+ anesthesia + $2,200.00
2. One tumor came back so they suggested neutering to stop whatever hormone was causing it. $1,800.00
3. Now we found out he has Cushing's Disease, initial office visit plus blood, urine, Cushing's test $900.00
4. Medication to cure or regulate Cushing's $115.00 a month for the rest of his life plus we have to do 2 more blood draws at $345.00 each in two week intervals
So I'll be out 5K plus $115.00 a month for who knows how long
My dad would have knocked him in the head long ago
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Posted on 7/25/25 at 1:51 pm to The Torch
A .05 .22 bullet.
The humanization of pets has got to stop.
The humanization of pets has got to stop.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 1:51 pm to The Torch
His face says:
“Bitch, u know it was worth it. I mean, look at me!”
“Bitch, u know it was worth it. I mean, look at me!”
Posted on 7/25/25 at 1:53 pm to The Torch
Whatever it takes, assuming a good quality of life.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 1:53 pm to The Torch
Assuming the treatments cure/regulate the Cushing's, what is the life expectancy after all of these treatments. How will this affect his quality of life?
Posted on 7/25/25 at 1:54 pm to The Torch
I'll spend my last dime if required.
Beaux had oral surgery to remove a large growth not too long ago.
I barely have any funds right now. Cost of living has skyrocketed. My income decreased even though I'm working more than ever.
Beaux had oral surgery to remove a large growth not too long ago.
I barely have any funds right now. Cost of living has skyrocketed. My income decreased even though I'm working more than ever.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 1:55 pm to The Torch
I knew a woman who would give her cat dialysis twice a day due to kidney failure. She'd put the cat on the kitchen counter, then start an IV with a drip bag.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 1:57 pm to The Torch
We found little Foxy Momma out walking on the street, no telling how long she was out there. We love her but I just couldn't imagine spending thousands on a dog... I grew up on a farm and never had an indoor dog before. Mom said our farm dog, J, died a few months ago. He had been hit by a car, bit 2 times by snakes and fought off a coyote. That baw saw some shite, but he finally died after old age. Never took him to the vet
Posted on 7/25/25 at 1:59 pm to The Torch
<$1000 but I was raised on a farm and have a “hard heart” about these things.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 2:00 pm to The Torch
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My dad would have knocked him in the head long ago
He's cute but he ain't that damn cute.
I love my dogs. But they are not humans.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 2:00 pm to The Torch
quote:
Ours is of course like a family member but this is getting ridiculous. 1. He had a tumor on his jaw and one on his arse last year that the vet thought was cancer, removal + biopsy (negative)+ anesthesia + $2,200.00 2. One tumor came back so they suggested neutering to stop whatever hormone was causing it. $1,800.00 3. Now we found out he has Cushing's Disease, initial office visit plus blood, urine, Cushing's test $900.00 4. Medication to cure or regulate Cushing's $115.00 a month for the rest of his life plus we have to do 2 more blood draws at $345.00 each in two week intervals So I'll be out 5K plus $115.00 a month for who knows how long My dad would have knocked him in the head long ago
I’m over 20k for an adopted Great Dane that’s probably 6 now so at least 20k
Aspirated pneumonia 2 days in emergency vet and pills was $9000 in December of 23. A few Sundays ago he got bloat so back to the emergency vet $10,300 to unflip his stomach and spleen or $400 to put him down.
When we adopted him he was heart worm positive and had other issues that we got fixed and that was a few grand around 4 years ago. The rescue did not help and we went with the fast treatment on the heart worms because he was so young.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 2:01 pm to The Torch
$25 a month pet insurance would cover that.
Paid me back $6k when my dog had her Spleen removed and other surgery related to Cancer.
Paid me back $6k when my dog had her Spleen removed and other surgery related to Cancer.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 2:01 pm to The Torch
You are only considering you and your wife’s feelings with these decisions.
Have you thought about the dogs quality of life?
Have you thought about the dogs quality of life?
Posted on 7/25/25 at 2:07 pm to The Torch
it tough. several things go into that calculation that are incompatible.
i've recently had to make that decision. still have a massive hole in my heart.
don't envy you in the slightest.
i've recently had to make that decision. still have a massive hole in my heart.
don't envy you in the slightest.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 2:10 pm to The Torch
My last 2 dogs had pretty great health thankfully.
After losing them, i decided that i didn’t want to deal with all that again. Miss having a dog but i like the freedom of not having to deal with a pet anymore
After losing them, i decided that i didn’t want to deal with all that again. Miss having a dog but i like the freedom of not having to deal with a pet anymore
Posted on 7/25/25 at 2:12 pm to CR4090
frick off
Posted on 7/25/25 at 2:16 pm to The Torch
We have pet insurance and it very much would depend on what it was and their quality of life afterwards.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 2:17 pm to minimal
I suppose it depends on how much you can afford for your beloved Princess or Duke. If you’ve got a million lying around what’s 10 grand for the pooch? Also, age. If they already have one paw in the grave, I wouldn’t spend much.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 2:19 pm to Bawpaw
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A .05 .22 bullet.
The humanization of pets has got to stop.
Agree... its just a dog
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