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Old 05-21-2009, 10:49 AM   #1
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Vet Bills!!

Rediculous! Dog has had breathing issues lately. $100 + for shots and yearly check up, $50 for office visit for breathing issues .Had his teeth cleaned and xrays of chest throat and sinus to look for the cause of breathing problem $850. Clean teeth but couldnt find cause. Needs to see specialist , possible ct scan. Last week he wakes up limping, wont put any weight on front paw, broken, sprained?? Took to vet , more x-rays to check for fracture, no fracture , possibly sprain or lyme disease. Got antibiotics and pain pills $380. Wakes up next morning fine , was lyme. Took him to the specialist today $120 for visit, wants to do a rhinoscopy , look in throat ..etc , etc .. possible ct scan , keep over night....$12-1600!!! Then who knows how much $$$ if they find something. He said 90% of the time they can diagnose the problem with these tests....
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Old 05-21-2009, 11:39 AM   #2
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Tell the vet if the cost is to much you'll have to put the dog down, then watch for falling prices.
No money in a dead animals for vets.
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Old 05-21-2009, 12:02 PM   #3
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Had a Buddy pay $5000 for Surgery on his dog......Dog died a day later from complications...no refund.

like FB said...inquire how much is the needle.....prices will come down.

Its always good to love your animals...just don't do it in front of the Vet

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Old 05-21-2009, 01:23 PM   #4
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You need doggie health insurance.

Basic policies start around $20-30/month and they pay 80% after the deductible. Every pet has at least 1 major health situation that would help the insurance pay for itself.

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Old 05-21-2009, 03:29 PM   #5
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Dropped $1600 on the ex's cat. He ate a piece of string and it had wrapped around the back of his tongue and around his intestines. Surgery was successful, 4 months later marriage was not!
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