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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Most dogs don't require insanely expensive surgeries until they are elderly, and at that point most people opt to put them down, understanding that they've lived a good life.

Unless your dog is a purebred from a sketchy breeder who doesn't health test (or a purebred from a rescue, which assumes sketchy breeder), the odds of something like hip dysplasia or an ACL tear in a pet dog is minimal.  (This is assuming you are keeping them at a healthy weight and doing a reasonable amount of fitness with them).  Most mutts are relatively healthy.[/quote]

Nope. Fixed 100% ACL tear on 4 yr old dog. Surgery was completely successful. Dog is 12 yrs old now. Cost back then was 5k and pet insurance covered over half. Other dog died of seizures at 6 yrs old. Did MRI/scan of brain to see if had a fixable solution. 2k+. Again insurance covered most. Both dogs are/were mixed breeds. Currently also have a purebred golden retriever  8 yrs old. No health issues at all…yet.

Have had pet insurance for last 20 yrs and always worked great. However, for whatever reason as I did not bother to ask, premiums almost doubled this year for both dogs so I am not renewing policies. Does not matter as can easily pay for any care/procedures they need. But pet care is expensive in northern va. [/quote]

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