Dog seriously ill, due to go to Australia on Sunday

Actually the nhs is in the mess it’s in because people keep voting in terrible governments and it has been chronically underfunded and cut to the absolute bone. It’s nothing to do with people asking for a cheeky sick note because their dog is ill. Hope that helps!

Don’t go. Don’t leave your sick dog for a holiday, regardless of the cost.

My dog would come first. I have lost a girlfriend over him. Iv have cancelled festivals over him. Lost holidays over him. He has and always will come first. He’s my world

No need to mud sling. It’s just an opinion. They are animals not humans. I know someone who put her dog through two rounds of chemotherapy for goodness sake. Now people can’t afford to get basic insurance for ridiculous treatments like this. It happened when they changed the law about who go own vets art practices. Not because of vetinary care suddenly had lots of advances. Because of corporates now taking over and rubbing their hands with glee at the money they can make.

So veterinary care has advanced following medicine's trajectory and you begrudge this? Why on earth do you not think dogs should be treated for cancer - often life-saving or life-prolonging veterinary care? What a strange and callous opinion.

If it were me in her place, I wouldn’t have much of a holiday even if I went (not that I could imagine going in a similar situation). I would be too anxious about the dog to enjoy myself and devastated if the dog died while I was away and I chose a holiday over a faithful friend.

Goodness go. Your partner will be with them.

As an aside. I don’t really agree with treating pets for cancer. Before all the corporates moved into veterinary care it wouldn’t have happened. And the cost to insure animals is now sky high. So much so that it’s prohibitive for people to own them.

I did try when we got our dog and it was surprisingly hard to find - the closest I got was a pet insurance policy that covered up to £3000 for holiday cancellation. I had to use it and they tried to get out of paying (don't they always? had to get them to go back to recorded conversations) They changed their offering to no longer allow it the following year.

Are you suggesting fraud

@Tryingtokeepgoing Our Pom mix is the same, he does love us, but will easily attach himself to other people.

If you don’t go, you’ve lost thousands on the holiday and surgery.

If you go, you’ve only lost money on the surgery.

If I had someone to look after my dogs, I’d go. If I didn’t, I’d obviously stay.

Absolutely appalling advice

Your post ended up on my timeline so I joined to make some suggestions.

1. Can the dog's surgery be postponed until your return? (Or could the vet move it up to before the trip?)
2. If the dog's surgery cannot be postponed, does your vet offer boarding?
3. If the vet does not offer boarding, would they or one of their skilled employees (like a tech) be willing to board them privately at their home?
4. If none of the above, does the vet know anyone who house sits or privately boards who would have skilled nursing experience?

Both 2 & 3 would be more likely to notice complications occurring than you would anyway. It's hard to know what to suggest without knowing the emergency and the age/breed/general health of the dog.

Good luck. This is one of those damned if you do, damned if you don't situations.

If your partner would want what is best for you, he would say: "go on your big trip, I got this"

I reckon some stuff going on between you and partner?

(Or maybe not. I also holiday solo as partner wants to be at home, no interest in holidays, but I do)

Sorry to hear about your dog. I hope they are doing ok. Is it a package deal or did you book things individually? If it's a package, see if you can move it. If you booked things individually, see if you can change the dates or have free cancellation on anything at this stage. It's your choice ultimately and you're in a horrible dilemma.

While my was loyal and reliable, I also know that he’d be off to whoever had a bit ham once he’d spotted it. But that’s cocker spaniels for you 🤣

Oh no that’s absolutely awful 😢 and I don’t think I personally could go in those circumstances.
However , this can be discussed between you , your vet and the person who would look after your dog ( if you were still to take this trip away to Australia) .
This person could be left having to make a very difficult decision when you’re away if your dogs health declines suddenly

Maybe be put on a cancellation list if a sooner date becomes available

Can you find a vet that could do the operation quickly?
I’d contact other vets and the vet hospital.
there is no way you could enjoy a holiday leaving your dog.

I'd go to Australia

That poster has probably never heard of Blackfriars Bobby or Hachiko whose loyalties can bring me to tears.

Some pets are a lot better to have in your life than a person.

Very difficult situation you're in OP. I can’t offer advice as I’d be as unsure as you. All the best for your beloved pet.

Your partner will be with the dog. Go and make the best of your trip.

For me there would be no question. My dog is my friend, he's always there no matter what. Through everything I can rely on him, I would cancel everything to be with him at his time of need. I know he'd do the same for me.
It just wouldn't be a question. It's only money, this is a living being who is bonded to you.
I wouldn't enjoy this holiday anyway.

So OP hasnt been back to clarify why her partner was described as a 'relative' and 'family member', nor to explain what the partners issue is with her going on the holiday (despite posters making huge assumptions about the reasoning), nor to describe more details of anything.