I took my 11-year-old golden to the Vet today for his annual physical. A comprehensive lab panel and an extended consult charge yielded a very good report for my pooch. Good times. I know that there is health insurance available for dogs and cats but I really haven't done the homework to see if it is a logical expense. Plus at this point I have a senior dog and I would bet that any insurance I purchased for him now would have limited coverage.
Ever sit down and figure out the cost of owning a furry kid? Don't get me wrong, they are worth every penny but it makes you wonder.
Why is it that we cannot claim our furry kids as dependents? Think about it, they require regular medical attention mandated by county and local government statutes. Why then can we not deduct their expenses? There seems to be something wrong with this equation.
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You know, I never thought of that...
Anyway, a trusted (and older and wiser) family member has recommended we get health insurance for our pooch. It doesn't make a difference for the regular stuff, but if, God forbid, you end up with some big problem, it's very helpful. I really have to get some for Scout. Thanks for the reminder.
-Jo
I'm glad he's ok.
-RP
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Thanks Madcap - I will seriously look into the insurance. I didn't even consider the fact that some pet owners may abuse the system claiming pets as dependents, good point.
I'm so happy to know my furry nephew is so healthy...give him an extra scratch behind the ears for me!!
Madcap, you're so smart. =)
Well, my husband spent... a lot... of $$$ on our turtle when she scraped her belly and got infected. I had to give it penicillin injections everyday (not to mention all the other stuff) for like six months.
-Jo
Forgive me Jo. Of course I meant all of our family members not just the furry ones. Shame on me!!
I hope Dexy-Boy stays healthy for a long time. No more doggy ICU's...that was awful:(....Aunt Nutcracker #54 says Woof-Woof
Of course you were! Sorry, it's just that Madcap's story about his friend reminded me of our experience with the turtle. =)
Plus, having pets qualify as dependents isn't very logical because if a person can't afford their pet they can always take it to a shelter. If you're having financial problems taking care of a kid, you can't just drop it off somewhere, you're stuck with it.
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