...plus they are definitely mutts but they are going to be big mutts. I think it's the weight plus walking on hard ground that aggravates things like dysplasia too, I know some of it is genetic.
Pet insurance-worth it? Recommendations?
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Might do that later...right now I'm having a job persuading them not to eat dirt, chew shoes, plants, etc or steal my socks and to stop barking at rocks.
MadPoet
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I remember those days, enjoy. I strongly advise you not to buy new furniture for the next 8 months.
MadPoet
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Had to do that once back home, where pet healthcare was unheard of. With the healthcare here and the availability of insurance, I don't see a reason for disposing of pets that way when they get sick, unless off course we still want to live in the mindset of the 19th century.
I really didn't know the benefits and effects of pet insurance until I was facing a very large vet bill for a yellow lab, and its too late to get coverage then. I'm MANY thousands into him now , three ACL repairs, yes, three on the same dog.
There was discussion after the second before the third of not putting him through 3 months of immobility and 6 months of rehab. But the discussion wasnt about putting him down over money, it was over his possible suffering. Two years later he's better than ever and a great family friend.
Yellow lab, purebred = $ 8k @ 5yrs in vet costs
Black lab/collie cross = $425.00 @ 10yrs
There was discussion after the second before the third of not putting him through 3 months of immobility and 6 months of rehab. But the discussion wasnt about putting him down over money, it was over his possible suffering. Two years later he's better than ever and a great family friend.
Yellow lab, purebred = $ 8k @ 5yrs in vet costs
Black lab/collie cross = $425.00 @ 10yrs
