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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I think I would. It is hard to really say what one would do without being in the position you describe in the current moment.

I think that OP's question is as much about a person's pet as it is about their personal relationship with money. And the money piece is always so complicated and varied from person-to-person. I have dogs and I SPOIL them to no end. They are part of our family and on some days, the absolute best part.

But as they age I find it extremely stressful to see their veterinary care increase with every year. I worry about what is to come as one of our dogs is about to turn 12 and is having more critical and expensive issues. We will absolutely do everything we can to give her a joyful and comfortable old aged life but will we spend thousands of dollars to prolong it? I am not so sure. [b]One of my friends just spent over $6k to treat their dog [/b]and just the thought of that kind of money causes me great anxiety. I am one who worries about money so does that mean I should not have a dog? Maybe. But then there are so many dogs that need good homes ... it is all so personal and complicated.[/quote]

Yep, we just did this for our 11 year old dog in the past year. At the time we were dealing with an acute emergency, then one night in the animal hospital turned into another... She is now stable and happy, though much slower than before the emergency, and her ongoing medical management only costs around $100/month. We are DCUM poors, but actually middle class, and can keep up her care until it gets significantly more expensive ($300-400/month for the first few months was really hurting) or she starts to fail.

And seconding the private vet suggestion. Ours works with us as much as possible to minimize the expense and has been preparing us that we'll need to make the decision when it gets to the point that she's suffering. Which will happen eventually, be it in two months or two years from now. [/quote]

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