f18 here, I’m back from college for abit and when I got home I found out my dog is dying, to say I’m terrified is an understatement, he’s been my bestfriend since 12 and idk what to do. my dad said he has bloat and the vet bill is OUTRAGEOUSLY HIGH even with insurance.
I don’t know if it’s breaking rules to advertise here (I’m really not trying to ) but I really need some sort of support, I’m not asking for money or anything, but does anyone know how I could make some? and quick? I’ve sold my little brothers Xbox already, my parents aren’t willing to put money toward him considering “He’s my responsibility”
I really don’t want to handle the guilt of him dying. More because I was suppose to be taking care of him. and for those who might agree, it’s pretty hard to take care of a dog when your away from home attending college. Someone please help, or offer me some sort of advice.
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If you can get a credit card often vets have credit for expensive procedures
Care credit!!
You could always contact the vet and see if there’s some kind of payment plan you could do. Did he get into something he shouldn’t have eaten? Did your dad take him to the vet and they said he needed a procedure? Or did he diagnose it himself? A credit card is always an option if you can get it in time.
I have to ask, what is his prognosis with the surgery? Is this to resolve the current bloat or does it include gastropexy? Will your dog get the care it needs to avoid a recurrence once you’re gone?
I understand wanting to do anything to save your friend, I’m right there with you but the first step is to question if this is saving them or putting them in the position to be hurt again.
You can call around to other vets for quotes and look for low cost clinics in your area. It’s hard to give solid advice when we don’t know what the timeline for action looks like.
GoFundMe could help?
It’s likely time to legitimately consider letting the dog go, as difficult and heartbreaking as it may be. You’ve really got to consider what kind of life the dog will have if you prolong it with medical care– and whether it’s really for the dog, or for YOU.
We had to let our boy go after 15 years. To say it was a difficult decision is an understatement. To say we didn’t flip-flop, go back and forth, and second-guess would be insincere… But ultimately, we came to the realization that prolonging his suffering (and at the expense of our bank account) wasn’t going to be good for him. He was clearly in so much pain, I had to carry him up/down stairs… To make him go through a surgery, and the recovery process on top of all of that…
It was time.. and it was HARD.. But it was for the best. Our initial reaction to keep our aging/sick pets alive because we love them so much can ultimately be selfishly driven.. Honestly, I’m glad I was 40 making this decision and not 18.. There really should be an older, trusted adult leading the charge on how to handle this.. But seeing as your folks don’t seem to be invested in the dog, it’s on you…
Good luck.
If you dog actually has bloat, it needs to go to the vet immediately. Organ death can happen within hours. Call around. Maybe a local vet will agree to save him for cost only. If the dog really has pet insurance, your parent will probably not be on the hook for more than $1,000 when all is said and done. I’m sorry your family is doing this to you both.
How old is the dog??
Wow. It’s just a dog……
Also bloat usually doesn’t last days…. I’m sorry to say but if it is bloat then he would only have hours…. So maybe get a second opinion?
I know it’s hard, our dogs are like family. Find out what the chances of recovery are and how much pain/trama he will go through and try and make a merciful decision. I’m sorry you’re in this position.
Some vets have emergency funds to cover emergencies. Call them.
you sold your brothers Xbox because your dog is dying? wtf? lol
Time to adult, dogs don’t live forever and some of them die early. Dog medical bills are insane and its part of owning one. Lesson learned now I suppose.
RIP doggo.
Dependant on where you are in the world, if your pet insurer offers GapOnly (that’s what it’s called in Australia, some insurers offer this, you essentially pay the gap, fixed excess and non-claimables, your insurer then pays the vet), I’m unsure if this is an option.
Talk to your insurer first, work out what can be covered and what won’t be, then go and speak to the vet in person, see if there is a payment plan option.
Be wary of systems for payment plans, sometimes the interest on these products is ridiculously high and it ends up costing you more.