Comments on: Pet care costs http://s13log.com/2010/07/20/pet-care-costs/ Lifelong learning while having fun Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:36:11 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Mike http://s13log.com/2010/07/20/pet-care-costs/comment-page-1/#comment-147 Mike Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:35:25 +0000 http://s13log.com/?p=110#comment-147 Veterinary care for a dog is a must. It helps stop potentially hazardous diseases that will detract from its quality of life. I think animals generally live longer in human care is because they have veterinary care. Most of the time it is go once get a bunch of shots and be done. However like health care for a child there are regular check-ups and emergency visits that any family member should receive. I will draw the line at something like cancer that will most likely kill the dog no matter what. Why put him/her through the agony of todays "modern" cancer care, when putting them to sleep is far more humane. The real question is, would you put your child through that kind of agony just to carry on your "legacy"? If so, it seems like you would be treating your dog better than your child. Watching a dog grow and become part of the family is an amazing experience. Dogs usually find their own jobs to do around the house, and if it a good dog it is usually the role of protector. I couldn't imagine living life with a good dog by my side. I think you thought of the right question to ask when considering dog ownership, I think the price of owning a dog is a small price to pay. Just remember, get a big dog! GSD for life! :D Mike Veterinary care for a dog is a must. It helps stop potentially hazardous diseases that will detract from its quality of life. I think animals generally live longer in human care is because they have veterinary care. Most of the time it is go once get a bunch of shots and be done. However like health care for a child there are regular check-ups and emergency visits that any family member should receive.

I will draw the line at something like cancer that will most likely kill the dog no matter what. Why put him/her through the agony of todays “modern” cancer care, when putting them to sleep is far more humane.

The real question is, would you put your child through that kind of agony just to carry on your “legacy”? If so, it seems like you would be treating your dog better than your child.

Watching a dog grow and become part of the family is an amazing experience. Dogs usually find their own jobs to do around the house, and if it a good dog it is usually the role of protector. I couldn’t imagine living life with a good dog by my side.

I think you thought of the right question to ask when considering dog ownership, I think the price of owning a dog is a small price to pay.

Just remember, get a big dog! GSD for life! :D

Mike

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