- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: How much would you spend on a sick pet to diagnose an issue?
Posted on 5/31/19 at 10:37 pm to TheMailman
Posted on 5/31/19 at 10:37 pm to TheMailman
Tree fiddy
0
Posted on 5/31/19 at 10:41 pm to TheMailman
My dog was hit by a car a couple months ago. First thought to pop in my head was oh God, how much is this going to cost me; quickly came to my senses and packed her up to rush to the vet. She passed on the way to the after hours vet. I'd give anything to have that dog back now especially after seeing the pain and grief its caused my family. Hard to put a $ amount to that.
Posted on 5/31/19 at 10:41 pm to TheMailman
Zero
Posted on 5/31/19 at 10:46 pm to bubba102105
quote:
My dog was hit by a car a couple months ago. First thought to pop in my head was oh God, how much is this going to cost me;
Happened to us too. Luckily no major injuries in our case. Cost us like $500-600.
One of the neighborhood kids left the front door ajar a bit and the lucky bastard went under the suv and only got rolled and bloodied by the back axle. The driver sped off of course.
This post was edited on 5/31/19 at 10:47 pm
Posted on 5/31/19 at 10:50 pm to TheMailman
You were suckered.
Sorry.
This is perfect example of abuse of pet lovers.
My house mate was taken out of a will so the dog could be left to the vet.
Sorry.
This is perfect example of abuse of pet lovers.
My house mate was taken out of a will so the dog could be left to the vet.
Posted on 5/31/19 at 10:51 pm to TheMailman
We spent over $900 for our lab mix to be diagnosed with a liver mass (this was for an xray and then an ultrasound). If it would have been an operable mass....surgery would have cost 6-8K.
And I think had my husband been presented with that option he would have taken it. (we weren't...was told mass isn't operable so surgery option not there).
And I think had my husband been presented with that option he would have taken it. (we weren't...was told mass isn't operable so surgery option not there).
This post was edited on 5/31/19 at 10:54 pm
Posted on 5/31/19 at 10:56 pm to TheMailman
Posted on 5/31/19 at 11:12 pm to TheMailman
For a 7 year old dog 500 dollars. I love my dog but I’m not spending thousands of dollars on it for a diagnosis.
Posted on 5/31/19 at 11:15 pm to lsunurse
quote:
If it would have been an operable mass....surgery would have cost 6-8K.
And I think had my husband been presented with that option he would have taken it.
Some of you dog owners are completely crazy
Posted on 5/31/19 at 11:28 pm to TheMailman
I've spent a large amount relative to my income on my dog. The first time I heard the vet give me 4 digit number my heart dropped and my bung-hole puckered. My dog has had multiple health issues, but she's made it past 13, so I think it's been a good investment and I've been blessed as frick. When I hear these numbers I do a couple calculations:
How much $$$ have I invested in destroying myself for short-term fun?
How many debauchery fests would I need to defer to get this done?
And then I ask myself: would I happier over the long term by getting 5 hookers to visit me next weekend? or by using that money to try to keep my dog with me for a few more months or years?
But, this is not an easy decision. Diagnosis is not a cure, it may be the horrifying discovery of impending demise. We know you love your dog. It's a really a question of can you afford it. If you have children or other fiscal obligations it may be very difficult.
Also, I have opted out some tests at times. I usually agree to run recommended tests, but not automatically. I don't know you or your life's circumstances, so I'm not qualified to judge you, but I do hope your buddy pulls through.
How much $$$ have I invested in destroying myself for short-term fun?
How many debauchery fests would I need to defer to get this done?
And then I ask myself: would I happier over the long term by getting 5 hookers to visit me next weekend? or by using that money to try to keep my dog with me for a few more months or years?
But, this is not an easy decision. Diagnosis is not a cure, it may be the horrifying discovery of impending demise. We know you love your dog. It's a really a question of can you afford it. If you have children or other fiscal obligations it may be very difficult.
Also, I have opted out some tests at times. I usually agree to run recommended tests, but not automatically. I don't know you or your life's circumstances, so I'm not qualified to judge you, but I do hope your buddy pulls through.
Posted on 5/31/19 at 11:32 pm to biglego
quote:
Some of you dog owners are completely crazy
I absolutely don't disagree that from a lot of peoples perspective it would be crazy. That said I think it is a shame when people go through life and never have the kind of bonds with dogs (or other animals) that my family has had. It is one of the truly special joys in life. For me, if I have the disposable income I will spend it on a good prognosis situation for one of our dogs it is worth a helluva lot more to us than whatever material thing we might buy with the money. But let's not get it twisted I am not going to put myself in a cardboard box eating ramen noodles for the rest of my life to extend a dog's life but would do it for certain family members.
Posted on 5/31/19 at 11:34 pm to TheMailman
Honestly, I don’t have kids and view my pets as my family. I love them dearly. I’m probably a fool but my my vet could take me to the woodshed.
That said, 6500 just on tests is asinine. I’d find another vet and call that guy a scummy frick.
That said, 6500 just on tests is asinine. I’d find another vet and call that guy a scummy frick.
Posted on 5/31/19 at 11:36 pm to biglego
Maybe we are crazy. But it’s all relative. My wife and I could do 6-8k and it not affect much. Not trying to be a dick, just a realist. Most people can’t afford that. We love our dogs and if it were a guarantee they’d live another, say, 5 years- I’m in.
But 6500 on tests is a fricking racket. OP should take his dog to the chiropractor next!
But 6500 on tests is a fricking racket. OP should take his dog to the chiropractor next!
This post was edited on 5/31/19 at 11:37 pm
Posted on 5/31/19 at 11:40 pm to cas4t
You can also buy new dogs that won't be emotionally draining, won't be incontinent, won't be in pain, and will be young and vibrant and playful and energetic.
Maybe it's the difference between people that have raised and slaughtered and eaten their own animals and people who haven't.
Maybe it's the difference between people that have raised and slaughtered and eaten their own animals and people who haven't.
Posted on 5/31/19 at 11:44 pm to Huey Lewis
quote:
Maybe it's the difference between people that have raised and slaughtered and eaten their own animals and people who haven't.
It isn't the case for me, I grew up on a ranch and ate a steer I watched grow up and feed the year before. My father had the same attachment to dogs he always has Australians to work the cattle and they were family. Now if we had raised dogs to eat I would likely feel much differently.
Posted on 6/1/19 at 6:32 am to cas4t
quote:
That said, 6500 just on tests is asinine. I’d find another vet and call that guy a scummy frick.
Well I have been to three different places. Regular vet, optometrist and an internist.
Page 3 of 3
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News