Yesterday, I took Cookie to the vet. I had been building up to the day by training her to get used to her carrier weeks beforehand. Here's a whole thread about that. Fortunately, that whole process went well!
However, what did end up causing a lot of stress was the exorbitant vet costs. I had a voucher for a free physical exam, which is normally $70. But then the rest of the procedures that the vet recommended would've totaled almost $300. Let me tell you, I do not have that kind of money at the moment. I ended up only being able to give Cookie her updated rabies and distemper vaccines, which cost me about $80!
I love Cookie, I want the best for her, but I'm having trouble with vet costs. I still want to get her the rest of the procedures she needs, but I can't afford it at the moment. I feel like a terrible owner for having to put money over my pet, but I've hit a dead end.
If anybody has any advice or suggestions, please share! If anybody also has faced this kind of dilemma, share!
However, what did end up causing a lot of stress was the exorbitant vet costs. I had a voucher for a free physical exam, which is normally $70. But then the rest of the procedures that the vet recommended would've totaled almost $300. Let me tell you, I do not have that kind of money at the moment. I ended up only being able to give Cookie her updated rabies and distemper vaccines, which cost me about $80!
I love Cookie, I want the best for her, but I'm having trouble with vet costs. I still want to get her the rest of the procedures she needs, but I can't afford it at the moment. I feel like a terrible owner for having to put money over my pet, but I've hit a dead end.
If anybody has any advice or suggestions, please share! If anybody also has faced this kind of dilemma, share!