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Originally Posted by island911
Wow ^ Varmint - Heelers do think they are Super-dog.I agree.
I will again contrast to human medicine.
Human medicine would not tell you the cost, which would be $60k+ and that would be the only option presented unless a DNR was listed - then palliative care might be offered.
Vet's typically offer a wider spectrum of options(including euthanasia) tell you what each option costs, and what might be gained.
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I suspect you've missed my point. There is no (worthwhile) insurance to offset the cost as there is for human medicine. The high costs are simply unaffordable to many pet owners. Any human being who is uninsured and shows up at a hospital will be treated...it's the law. No such thing for animals. As such, your comparison is flawed.
A school teacher earning $48k will not be able to afford basic care for their pet. The veterinary industry seems to ignore that reality in favor of hitting sales and margin targets. As such, routine and acute healthcare will simply be skipped. Tough rocks for Fido.