Originally Posted by
gonzo99ta
i treat my pets more like members of the family. So when one gets sick, yes, they go to the vet. i have in the past gotten a 2nd opinion when one vet (not my reguar, dog was dropped there by whoever hit him) told me that they wanted $1200 to give my dog surgery after he got hit by a car. went to my regular vet who told me that was not needed all he needed was to limit his mobility for a while by putting him in a closet, to let his hip heal. Couple weeks later the dog was 95% normal again, only a little stiff in his hip occasionaly. He lived another 8 years. We just put him down this summer at the age of 16. So yes, as long as it will help the animal live a good life, then i will pay to have it done, although you have to know when to let go.
just like you have to find a good doctor for yourself, you need to find a vet you can trust. not one that just wants your money.