Dog Days/Afternoons...

[Clementine_3]

ultrasound to see what the situation is, plus a more complex operation.

Ugh, poor George

 

[lunatic59]

Aaaw, that's too bad for George, but it's not all that uncommon. I'm sure he'll be fine. Your wallet, not so much.

 

[Deleted User]

Yeah we may get the insurance to pay, don't know. Otherwise I will have to take the hit.

 

[lunatic59]

You have dog insurance? Is that part of the national health plan?

 

[Unforgiven]

My pooch is having a busy day.

 

[Deleted User]

You have dog insurance? Is that part of the national health plan?

The NHS doesn't even have the resources to treat humans, let alone dogs.
We have a pet insurance policy.

 

[lunatic59]

I have major medical, but I've always paid out of pocket for the dentist and eye doctor. Based on what I've paid to date .vs what I would have paid in premiums and deductibles, I'm pretty sure I'm way ahead of the game.

I figure between shots, exams and the odd injury or parasite, my three dogs cost me between $500 ~ $750 annually.

Now, I just looked up one of the most popular pet plans here and it covers 80% of costs with a $250 deductible ... and that is per dog. So, even at my high estimate, it costs me $750 annually anyway PLUS the $37.05 monthly premium per dog. That would turn my annual cost into at least $2,088.00 not accounting for 20% or whatever went past my deductible.

Now you understand why Hospitals and Insurance companies have buildings that look like palaces while we live in the dog house.

 

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[Deleted User]

I have major medical, but I've always paid out of pocket for the dentist and eye doctor. Based on what I've paid to date .vs what I would have paid in premiums and deductibles, I'm pretty sure I'm way ahead of the game.

I figure between shots, exams and the odd injury or parasite, my three dogs cost me between $500 ~ $750 annually.

Now, I just looked up one of the most popular pet plans here and it covers 80% of costs with a $250 deductible ... and that is per dog. So, even at my high estimate, it costs me $750 annually anyway PLUS the $37.05 monthly premium per dog. That would turn my annual cost into at least $2,088.00 not accounting for 20% or whatever went past my deductible.

Now you understand why Hospitals and Insurance companies have buildings that look like palaces while we live in the dog house.

Yup, I hear ya. Medical and insurance are great business to start up or work for. Oh yes, add betting shops into the mix too.
We'll see if the pet plan pays out for George's op. Maybe the fact that we've only been paying into it for 6 months may have some bearing on the decision.
But there's always a chance that some really expensive treatment is needed way down the line. Hmm, maybe I'd be better off putting the monthly premiums into a savings account?

 

[lunatic59]

But there's always a chance that some really expensive treatment is needed way down the line.

I know that there is always a chance that something happens or they get ill for the long-term. And, please don't think I am cruel or heartless, but in most of those situations, I think it's much more humane to put them down than to make them endure surgery or suffer lingering pain.

 

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He's got my vote.

 

[olbriar]

 

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Raised by cats

 

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Ebony and Ivory ....

 

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[olbriar]

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So I almost put this in the weird/ambiguous warnings thread ... but ...