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sinkingfeeling

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2. My Samoyed, Crissy Ann (1996-2009), had Cushings, diabetes, lupus,

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Wed Jan 23, 2019, 08:53 AM

Jan 2019

and glaucoma. I spent over $8,000 on her health, including 3 eye surgeries. Her vets were at Oklahoma State University, which is 180 miles away. I drove her to and fro 24 times.
I made up charts for her medications and tested her blood twice a day. She got insulin shots 3 times a day.
She was my baby girl and I have no regrets.

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The Invisible Emotional Burden of Caring for a Sick Pet. [View all] Cattledog Jan 2019 OP

I once spent $2000 on vet bills for a rabbit. femmedem Jan 2019 #1

My Samoyed, Crissy Ann (1996-2009), had Cushings, diabetes, lupus, sinkingfeeling Jan 2019 #2

I know a DUer who recently had to pay $2000+ Duppers Jan 2019 #3

I have a mare with Cushings Bayard Jan 2019 #4

He wanted a slave, not a wife. Duppers Jan 2019 #5