My 11 year old bichon had a blood test at the vets (for something minor) that has started a chain of event that have turned my life a bit upside down. They found elevated liver levels and all of a sudden they are scanning the gallbladder that might have a lump - ruling out multiple diseases, now it could be something to do with a lump on some gland. I am so bemused by it all I couldn't even tell you to be honest what is wrong.
I have to add that my dog in himself is actually fine!
What is bemusing me about it all is the utter complacency over cost. They just assume that as a pet owner you must have unlimited financial resources (I wish) just this first round of tests and medication have so far cost me in the region of £1300. I do have insurance - but after excesses, 20% premium because my dog is older and the fact that it is multiple claims apparently - I am not getting much back.
Now they are casually mentioning worse case senerio gallbladder removal - at a cost of £3000 - £4000. I love my dog so much and this whole thing has been upsetting but it made me think. Surely everybody in this economy can't have pots of money to do this at a drop of a hat?!
To be honest I know I might be being mean - I love my dog - I suppose it is just the casual attitude to money. The vets have a good reputation and i know they are just wanting to help. I think maybe I am taking out how upset I am about my dog potentially being ill on them.
It makes you realise how vital the NHS is for humans - because if we didn't have it this is the sort of upset and worry about medical costs we would have all the time. just hope my insurance do indeed cough up some money!
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talia66 · 26/02/2019 14:46
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