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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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]

PP noted that ACL tears are rare in dogs at a healthy weight and who are regularly and carefully exercised. Perhaps your dog wasn't.[/quote]

Nope again. Dog is/was very athletic and healthy weight (as are her human parents 😁) with minimum 1 hour walk twice a day every day.  (Now that she is 13 yrs old she gets to cruise around old town in her doggy stroller and just get out and walk her favorite blocks). We are just managing her pain now but she is still very alert and energetic about life. We are happy to do this as long as she wants to keep going/living. She has a very bad elbow and hips are now weak. But no other problems with the ACL after being fixed many years ago. Yes this dog costs $$$ and is totally worth it. [/quote]

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