> > So, good news and bad news. (And the bad news has caused a > lot of tears > here.)
This weekend we took our 3 year old cat to the vet because she appeared to be ill. X-rays point to an intestinal blockage. We are making the decision today for euthanasia if the second opinion confirms the illness. The tough decision is that while correctable, it is too costly ($1500.00+). It's horrible and difficult to make a decision about a pet's life based upon money. So far we have spend $300 to get a diagnosis, and will pay another $100 for the euthanasia. I cried about it, as did my wife. At what point it is "too costly"? I have taken a position that such surgical intervention is unnatural, and that this should go its course, resulting in death. The euthanasia is to prevent the horrible and painful fate facing this cat. I shudder to think if I had to make the same decision about our dog. Dogs are different than cats - am I compromising because I hold different standards of care for each? I don't really know... I just want to do the right thing. Nerd From Hell > > Julia > _______________________________________________ > http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l > _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
