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re: Tough decision regarding my dog
Posted on 12/3/18 at 5:47 pm to sonoma8
Posted on 12/3/18 at 5:47 pm to sonoma8
I would have a hard time dropping 3k on a dog- especially one I had only had for a couple of months. I know that sounds like a dick but true.
I recently had to bring one to the pound. It showed up here and we don't want another dog and couldn't find anyone to take it. It is a rehoming shelter and still broke my heat leaving him but knew I had to.
I recently had to bring one to the pound. It showed up here and we don't want another dog and couldn't find anyone to take it. It is a rehoming shelter and still broke my heat leaving him but knew I had to.
This post was edited on 12/3/18 at 6:01 pm
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Posted on 12/3/18 at 5:51 pm to sonoma8
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The vet quoted me and estimate of $2500+ for surgery.
not trying to be that guy.. but if you cant afford a dog you shouldnt own one. Putting one down (especially that young) is completely selfish. I treat my dogs like family though. In no OT baller either, but ive spent 5k on the wifes weiner dog when it was 5yrs old.
Posted on 12/3/18 at 5:53 pm to Bossier2323
quote:I'd bet, of the millions of dog owners, the overwhelming majority cannot afford a 3k vet bill.
II’m simply saying, don’t get a dog if you aren’t in a situation to be able to afford to keep it alive if an emergency arises.
quote:So dogs and kids on on equal ground? Not at my house. If one of my kids bit the other they'd get an arse whippin but,if our dog bit one of our kids he'd get a bullet or a shovel.
Same rules apply with people having kids they can’t provide for.
This post was edited on 12/3/18 at 6:00 pm
Posted on 12/3/18 at 5:59 pm to oleyeller
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but if you cant afford a dog you shouldnt own one.
Is that a fair statement though?
Maybe I'm wrong but to me, that's like saying dont own a vehicle if you can't afford to be disabled all your life if someone comes in your lane and crashes into you.
Just some assumptions that certain things won't happen.
Posted on 12/3/18 at 6:00 pm to sonoma8
Has Cootkilla seen this thread?
Posted on 12/3/18 at 6:02 pm to Bossier2323
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I agree. I’m simply saying, don’t get a dog if you aren’t in a situation to be able to afford to keep it alive if an emergency arises. Same rules apply with people having kids they can’t provide for.
I think it’s retarded when people say this. First he rescued a dog off the road so he gave it a chance. Second, no one gets a dog planning to have to pay for the worst case scenario. I’ve been through this situation. Most vets don’t let you split it up into multiple payments. Hospitals do. I don’t see how you can compare them to kids. I love my dogs out this world, but in the end I realize they are animals.
Posted on 12/3/18 at 7:39 pm to headedwest21
All these idiots saying don’t get a dog you can’t afford to pay for are morons. That eliminates 98% of dog owners. So all those dogs out there would already be dead at the pound. Everyone has their limits. I guess they would treat their dog for cancer and spend 25k to keep it alive. If they wouldn’t they shouldn’t own the dog according to their standard.
It’s up to you. I’d go get a second opinion including LSU vet school and other Vet schools. Tell them what you can pay and ask them to do it for that. If it came down to $2500 I’d put it down especially considering it may he disabled long term. It might be the more humane thing to do. I had a cow that got sick and every farmer I knew told me to put it down and not spend the money on a vet bill. I had it treated twice costing about $500 and then ended up putting it down. Point being don’t just leave it at one option. Get some other opinions. It’ll make you feel better doing due diligence if in end you end up put it down.
It’s up to you. I’d go get a second opinion including LSU vet school and other Vet schools. Tell them what you can pay and ask them to do it for that. If it came down to $2500 I’d put it down especially considering it may he disabled long term. It might be the more humane thing to do. I had a cow that got sick and every farmer I knew told me to put it down and not spend the money on a vet bill. I had it treated twice costing about $500 and then ended up putting it down. Point being don’t just leave it at one option. Get some other opinions. It’ll make you feel better doing due diligence if in end you end up put it down.
This post was edited on 12/4/18 at 12:16 pm
Posted on 12/3/18 at 7:50 pm to oleyeller
You post the most idiotic shite.
Posted on 12/3/18 at 8:02 pm to AlxTgr
OP, if the vet offer pain meds, go that route. The dog will heal, but with a limp at most. Better then putting a young dog down. I had one the got hit, She lived a very good life and had those same problems along with getting hit in the head. I had to build a cradle to get her off the floor. Even had to carry her outside to do her bizs. That went on for 3+ months till she was able to get up on her own. Yes, if it were me, I would pay, then again, I dropped close to 200K for my daughter to become a Vet. 
Posted on 12/3/18 at 8:19 pm to sonoma8
My take on this if that matters:
No shame in not being able to do the surgery. 3K is a truckload of cash to put down on a dog and most people just couldn't do it.
If the dog can function well enough to where you can take it out to do it's buisness with a sling, does not have any permanent neurological damage like hind limb paralysis, and is eating/drinking I'd give it a shot with loads of pain meds and time. What's the alternative? Death? Dog has a lot going for it being so young. Young bodies heal quickly
Just know that if you do this you have to be committed - you might not be able to pay in $$ but you'll pay in time nursing this dog back to health.
No shame in not being able to do the surgery. 3K is a truckload of cash to put down on a dog and most people just couldn't do it.
If the dog can function well enough to where you can take it out to do it's buisness with a sling, does not have any permanent neurological damage like hind limb paralysis, and is eating/drinking I'd give it a shot with loads of pain meds and time. What's the alternative? Death? Dog has a lot going for it being so young. Young bodies heal quickly
Just know that if you do this you have to be committed - you might not be able to pay in $$ but you'll pay in time nursing this dog back to health.
Posted on 12/3/18 at 8:26 pm to AubieALUMdvm
Nurse the dog back to health. 5 years from now you won't miss the $3000 but you will miss the dog.
This post was edited on 1/23/21 at 8:19 am
Posted on 12/3/18 at 8:29 pm to AubieALUMdvm
No internal damage and shes making efforts to eat and drink. Call it what you want but shelling out $3k for a dog Ive had less than 4mths is hard to do. If it was a lab that ive spent $10k in training and multiple years with..... no doubt but lets be realistic, i picked her up off the side of the road. Nervous system is intact so thats a plus. We’ll see what happens in the next couple days. Thanks fellas....
Posted on 12/3/18 at 8:31 pm to sonoma8
I have spent close to that on a mutt we picked up off the side of the road
One of the reasons we were able to do it is because LSU has a payment plan through Campus Federal that was 12 months no interest
I would see if there is an option available with your vet
But honestly I would only do it if they could guarantee the dog would have a good quality of life after the surgery
If there is a chance she will not be really close to 100% or if there is a greater chance of lingering problems as time goes on its not fair for her to suffer.
Good luck
One of the reasons we were able to do it is because LSU has a payment plan through Campus Federal that was 12 months no interest
I would see if there is an option available with your vet
But honestly I would only do it if they could guarantee the dog would have a good quality of life after the surgery
If there is a chance she will not be really close to 100% or if there is a greater chance of lingering problems as time goes on its not fair for her to suffer.
Good luck
Posted on 12/3/18 at 9:03 pm to LSUJML
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I would only do it if they could guarantee t
I can go ahead and answer this one without knowing anything else about the case.
Posted on 12/3/18 at 9:09 pm to sonoma8
I hope this haunts you forever if you kill the dog.
Posted on 12/3/18 at 9:15 pm to Bossier2323
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Bossier2323
Dude, stfu
Posted on 12/3/18 at 9:20 pm to Bossier2323
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You made the mistake
Actually it was the dog who made the mistake. I don't look for my dogs when backing up. They know to get out of the way. Only time I've looked before backing up was with an old dog that had lost his hearing. Then that would've been my fault.
Eta, put the dog down. Replace it with another rescue dog that otherwise wouldn't have a home. There are plenty of dogs in the world including a bunch that are homeless and live miserable lives.
This post was edited on 12/3/18 at 9:33 pm
Posted on 12/3/18 at 9:27 pm to sonoma8
Honestly, it’d be so hard for me to not spend the money and pay for surgery on the dog even if it cost more than I should spend on the dog. Can’t blame you whichever decision you decide though. Dogs are practically family and the hardest thing to do is to put them down
Posted on 12/3/18 at 10:29 pm to sonoma8
I ran over a terrier mix that showed up at the house with a 1 ton . She was running in front of the truck like she always did and I thought she went into the pasture like normal.. then I heard a pop and her screaming. Wife and kids are with me. I jump out to shoot her and she starts biting me.. so I head to the house to get my 22.. she actually made it to the porch and was laying by the door wimpering.. wife gave her aspirin or advil one and told me not to kill her..
I could tell her hips were busted by the way her feet turner out.. vet confirmed it the next day and gave us pain meds.. she didnt eat for a week but was up and moving again in 3 or 4 days. Shes still with US . Vet said he could do surgery but it really wouldn't be worth the money. She walks a little funny but shes fine now..
Give her some time and splint the leg. Dogs or tough.
I could tell her hips were busted by the way her feet turner out.. vet confirmed it the next day and gave us pain meds.. she didnt eat for a week but was up and moving again in 3 or 4 days. Shes still with US . Vet said he could do surgery but it really wouldn't be worth the money. She walks a little funny but shes fine now..
Give her some time and splint the leg. Dogs or tough.
Posted on 12/3/18 at 10:36 pm to sonoma8
[quote] I made sure the kids were not around and I pulled out of the driveway. I immediately heard my dog start screaming. She now cannot walk.
The decision you have to make is a tough one, but keep in mind for next time if\when this situation comes around again,it's also very important you look after your dog like you would your kids, if you had done this you would not be in the situation to begin with.Owning a dog is serious business and it's your responsibility to look after your dog as well as your kids. no way in hell should anyone allow their dog to roam free unattended in or around where cars are moving.It's a tough lesson to learn but i hope you get it now.
The decision you have to make is a tough one, but keep in mind for next time if\when this situation comes around again,it's also very important you look after your dog like you would your kids, if you had done this you would not be in the situation to begin with.Owning a dog is serious business and it's your responsibility to look after your dog as well as your kids. no way in hell should anyone allow their dog to roam free unattended in or around where cars are moving.It's a tough lesson to learn but i hope you get it now.
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