And she's not even my dog!
My grandson has a dachshund ("Cupcake"), about 3 years old. She jumped off a bed and was suddenly paralyzed and in serious pain. My daughter took her to the vet ER where a CT scan showed a ruptured disk at L2. Cupcake underwent surgery ("hemilaminectomy") and now has a 4 week recovery. Since I'm retired the family assumed I would be available to help nurse the dog(!) Also, the assumption seems to have been made (at least by my daughter) that I would help pay the vet bill (~$4000 !!!). I really don't mind helping with the care, even with the bill -- but I reminded my wife and daughter the they were both critical of my other daughter who has for years maintained medical insurance for her pets. A comprehensive policy for Cupcake would cost about $400/year, with a $200 deductible.
Moral of the story: Consider medical insurance for your pets -- it might save you a bundle!
My grandson has a dachshund ("Cupcake"), about 3 years old. She jumped off a bed and was suddenly paralyzed and in serious pain. My daughter took her to the vet ER where a CT scan showed a ruptured disk at L2. Cupcake underwent surgery ("hemilaminectomy") and now has a 4 week recovery. Since I'm retired the family assumed I would be available to help nurse the dog(!) Also, the assumption seems to have been made (at least by my daughter) that I would help pay the vet bill (~$4000 !!!). I really don't mind helping with the care, even with the bill -- but I reminded my wife and daughter the they were both critical of my other daughter who has for years maintained medical insurance for her pets. A comprehensive policy for Cupcake would cost about $400/year, with a $200 deductible.
Moral of the story: Consider medical insurance for your pets -- it might save you a bundle!
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