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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 7:39 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 7:41 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 7:44 pm to emboslice
Eh, 300. Maybe 500 if I was in a really good place financially.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:51 pm to emboslice
as much as it takes.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:54 pm to emboslice
Cat? $0
Dog $$$$
Dog $$$$
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:55 pm to emboslice
I've soent $800 on my dog once and $450 on my cat. I'd do everything I could for my animals, at least for emergency situations. They are part of my family.
When they are old, it will of course be different. But for now, there aren't any natural causes that would kill them, so I will take care of them.
When they are old, it will of course be different. But for now, there aren't any natural causes that would kill them, so I will take care of them.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:57 pm to emboslice
We spent 2700 a month ago on a beagle we rescued 5 months ago
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:58 pm to emboslice
I was gonna give up a new Corvette, so Im not a good one to ask.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 8:00 pm to emboslice
Just spent $4000 on surgery for broken leg for my dog.... Never thought I would spend that but when the situation arises, what can you do?
Posted on 4/2/15 at 8:01 pm to emboslice
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So far, I'm $742 in (ER fee, prescriptions, one stay last night all factored in)... what's your limit?
More than $742 fricking dollars. How much do people spend to repair a 10yo piece of shite truck?
This post was edited on 4/2/15 at 8:02 pm
Posted on 4/2/15 at 8:06 pm to emboslice
for a fricking cat? $0. People are always trying to give kittens away, which is the only time their even worth a frick because they're cute An adult cat? Why? Are you going to try to tell us y'all have a great relationship and your cat worships you? frick cats
Can't say about otis. But not $700 for sure
Posted on 4/2/15 at 8:08 pm to emboslice
Embo, pet insurance is so cheap. Look into it. Sorry about your cat.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 8:08 pm to emboslice
Bout tree fiddy.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 8:17 pm to emboslice
I spent $800 for something far less serious.
Worth every penny, and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. My baby has been with me through everything the 5 years she's been here. We share pillows in bed. I can't imagine what I'll do when she's gone.
Worth every penny, and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. My baby has been with me through everything the 5 years she's been here. We share pillows in bed. I can't imagine what I'll do when she's gone.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 8:19 pm to emboslice
How ever much the new one costs.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 8:20 pm to emboslice
if you own a pet and wouldnt pay its vet bill, there is no reason to even own a pet.
unless it's quality of life would be compromised, id pay just about anything
unless it's quality of life would be compromised, id pay just about anything
Posted on 4/2/15 at 8:22 pm to emboslice
well, considering that I just had to bury my dog of 10 years tuesday I'd say just about any amount. he was 12 and the best dog I've ever had. I guess it was just time for him to go he was doing fine monday night when I went to sleep and my wife found him dead tues morning. the vet told me last week he was having congestive heart failure, and put him on medication hoping that we could keep him around longer.
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