How much would you pay to cure a sick dog?
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It’s a tough question that most pet owners have to face at some time or another: How much can you afford to spend on healthcare for your pet?
Most of us would like to be ‘whatever it takes’ kind of people, but in a recession, how realistic is it to fork over thousands of dollars to give your pet an extra six months -- or even two years?
Writer Emily Green struggles with this issue when her dog Clunk gets sick and the vet recommends a $7,000 course of radiation therapy. Read her take on vet bills and how much is too much.
--Deborah Netburn