Five years ago, Pet's Best insurance, paid $4000 for a cancer based operation for my black Pug GiGi. She is now 11 years old, happy I had the insurance then.
HOWZIT Mike, in Hawaii and boy oh boy do we have some good stories you could tell. The divide between the super-rich and the poor is larger than ever now. the hypocrisy and the corruption is through the rainbow bad and we have the most financial thievery of any state per capita. Oahu is the King of insider government office corruption by far. Everyone has their hand in the cookie jar when it comes to government paid infrastructure. Even getting a basic speed bump installed is $60K a water fountain Is $40k a new bathroom at a park is two million our property taxes are being swindled and the new Rail system has been proven to just stock the pockets of all the officials their brothers and sisters and cousins in the government and city council. They even just voted themselves A giant Pay raise! Look into the Kealohas and our city prosecutor and our previous mayor.
You say, 'it's the world we live in'. No, it's the country you live in. We don't have this problem with hospitals going broke in skandinavia as you do in the U.S. So it's the place YOU live.
Pets are not living longer, actually, they are dying younger! Im 65 and when i was younger, dogs lived to around 20, now they are getting cancers from all the crappy food and drugs they are given....kind of like people!
My dog died at 7 from leukaemia. Never getting a dog again. Everything is killing them even so called wholistic foods. Dogs didn’t get cancer like this 30 years ago. And once pet insurance came in, vet bills skyrocketed. It’s all a scam
The vet put my dog on meds that cost $250 every 3 weeks. Made my dog more sick than he was when I took him in. Huge scam business, just like our medical industry.
One main reason people can't afford pets anymore is due to the massive greed of vets. Their charges have gone through the roof, it costs an average of $200 and up to have a cat spayed, which is absolutely ridiculous. It's also a huge reason there is such an overpopulation of cats. These vets are to be blamed for crimes against animals, it's truly shameful.
We've always had a dog in our family since I was a little kid till now, in my mid 50s. They made my siblings, parent, me happy and complete. I wouldnt know what I'd do without one. Yes they require time, love, commitment, etc. But we all have time for the important things in life
Wish I could have a little furry friend but I know I can't. Main reason is I am alone, always have been. I don't want the responsibility of having someone/something else depending on me for their survival.
I grew up in a small rural community where everyone owned a dog or cat. I don't ever remember buying pet food. We always fed them table scraps. They ate real good too! 😊
Somebody left their dog at a gas station. I saw it lick up a puddle of gas and then it ran around in circles for 5 minutes and fell over and stopped moving.
2 weeks ago, I was reading an article about the same topic. The author mentioned how someone abandoned a puppy who ended up at his front door. Fortunately he found a home for the dog in less than 24 hours. The VERY NEXT DAY, I found an abandoned kitten crying for food and water under my neighbor's truck. I immediately brought the cat in, and gave him a bath cuz he was covered in all sorts of parasites. I spent the next 24 hours trying to find him a home. I have enough pets and my wife is pregnant so there was no space in my house. Luckily I found a retired lady who could take him in. Her family and her kids love the cat. A friendly lap cat who's beyond adorable. So glad he's got a nice new home.
How anyone could do that to an innocent little animal is beyond me. EVIL Thank goodness the kitten went to a good person for help. The angels are putting star stickers by your name, Kitty Helper😻
My last trip to the vet, for a broken nail (had to sedate her) and it cost 279 dollars. I've paid vet bills as high as 2800 dollars, it's just insane and pet insurance is a scam.
@@novadhd No, you find out it's a scam when you actually need it and find that it doesn't cover anything you thought it did. You can get cheap pet insurance on a puppy or a kitten, but wait until that pet ages a little bit, you won't be able to continue paying the premiums any more and will have to drop it. One thing to remember, while insurance is a necessity, it's also a scam. They want your money, they don't want to give any of it back to you.
It's costs more than just food. You may have been lucky, but if your pet gets sick one time and you can wind up with a $1k+ bill for a single visit. I have pets now, but I worry about retirement, possibly forced early retirement in the next few years. Will I be able to afford to take care of myself, let alone worry about an older pet getting sick. It would destroy me to have to put down a pet that is treatable, simply because I couldn't afford the bill.
The medical equipment, supplies and medications cost the same as stuff intended for humans. I used to be a vet tech and I've seen the receipts for the clinic supplies. It costs a small fortune to set up a veterinary hospital and vets don't make the same kind of paychecks that human-care doctors make. That's probably why fewer people are going into veterinary medicine.
Also, just having them at home for 8+hours. I am not doing that anymore either. You can't even get a drink with co-workers because you have to race home to feed and walk the dog.
@nowlaterkiss9811 I understand that... Feeling like a terrible pet parent if you don't have enough time for them, it sucks. That's why I don't have my cat anymore. However, I will foster from now on
That’s where we’re at. We lost one of our beloved cats just shy of a year ago. We still have 1 cat & 1 dog. Both rescues because their previous owners couldn’t find housing that would allow pets. Doggo will be 6 in July. Cat will be 5 in August. We want to keep them as long as possible, until it’s their time. But statistically, they’ll be crossing the bridge right around the time our last human kid turns 18. After that. No more. My husband & I will be selling our property & moving into a camper. When we had the human kids & got the fur kids. Things were good. We could’ve never ever in a million years for seen the…current circumstances. What’s done is done but absolutely no more kids, furry or human.
A cat had kittens in our garage. Took them all to get fixed and rabies vaccine with ear clip. Gave them all away but one. The one we kept is an indoor/outdoor cat. No box. Had her 6 years. So far no health problems or more vet visits. Clean coat and socialable.
We had 8 at one time. Have 6 now. As they go over the rainbow bridge, I’m not taking in any more. I’m 58, my husband is 60 and we’re exhausted taking care of all of them.
It's true for most of my family. I probably have no business owning mine either, but at least my pets are healthy and in good shape. I think dog and cat breeding for sale would be illegal.
This is very true! The vet bills are insane! We’ve spent close to 30k for our dog who had a blocked kidney. Thank goodness we have pet insurance that covers 90%. Pretty soon only the rich will be able to afford pets.
Can’t have anything anymore, can’t afford to do anything anymore, this country’s fell bad since I was in my 20’s in the 90’s… feel so sorry for young guys and gals
@@marcodarko6941 Yep, and they also want to take away your hamburgers and replace them with soylent green! Whatever education you received has failed you.
It's so sad..the pet food prices and vet bills have gone up for us too..we love our pets so much..couldn't imagine my life without them..I love walking my dog 🐕 he helps me maintain my weight!!
@akanesoratobu8889 awe, it's been tough here..my cat is a rescue that eats specific food from petsmart..they've raised their prices on everything and sometimes are slow to restock
My late German Shepard had hip surgery.$10,000 and my pet died 6 months later.i will never own a pet anymore.if you cannot take care of them then you should not be a pet owner,it is very sad because I love all animals😢
So sorry about that. Please volunteer at a shelter so you can spread that love to other animals that need your part-time attention. Be a dog walker, play with a cat. The love they give us makes it worth it.
Yeah, things like this terrify me. If something like that comes up when they’re young then you do what you have to because they have their whole life to live. As they age, that decision becomes a LOT harder. I’ve heard many stories where people spend ridiculous amounts on surgery just for their pet to pass away a short time later (or not even make it through surgery)…exactly what happened to you. If you’re filthy rich that’s one thing but most of us aren’t. I just hope I’m never put in that position. Not just that but I hope I have the strength to make the right choice when it is time, for his sake, barring anything like surgery but just regular aging. I don’t want to be one of those people who has an animal that’s suffering, with no quality of life because I don’t have the strength to say goodbye. He’ll be my last pet as well. He wasn’t planned and was a rescue and I didn’t want an animal even when I got him. I love him and don’t regret having him, that’s not the problem. They’re TOO easy to love and they don’t live long enough…that’s the problem.
I think this is just another source (pet care) used to separate the middle class from their money. It's all (money) going to the top where it will stay. We're a 2 class nation now. Or will be quickly.
What if your family does not want your pets? I am now retired, waiting for my cat to die, and will not be getting anther pet. I want my freedom to travel. I would not take in anyone with a pet at this point. Those days are over.
I'm starting to getting depressed, due to chronic shortage of money and lack of sleep, that comes with the current situation. I try to keep my spending as low as possible, but i'm just not able anymore to make ends meet. Where is is going to end? It just can't go on like this. We now truly have reached the treshold, of what we as normal working people can take.
Please do not let your depression get out of hand. Call someone - friend or family. Doctor. Church pastor. Neighbor. Depression can make us not think straight. I know - my brother committed suicide after outside stressors made his depression worse. Someone loves you, your pets love you (and need you). Cry a little or a lot, but stay strong.
I was in your same situation years ago. I turned to Jesus, started giving $ to further the Gospel, started reading my Bible. I am now in terrific shape financially and otherwise. Jesus loves you. Put your trust in Him.
Work out a game plan. Move in with others. Let others move in with you. There are billions around the world who struggle to eat and even have access to clean drinking water. They don’t have anywhere to live but they don’t give up. We have been spoilt in the West for a long time. Now the party is over. We need to adapt because we aren’t going back to pre covid times. It’s done. This is the new world order.
I've been mentioning this for a while, but a non pet owner made a comment that I was full of bs. when I said prices have doubled for cat litter and cat food since 2020...and I have 3 10 yr old cats (littermates) The Vet bill is frightening... and some vets want the money upfront before scheduling. Thanks for talking on this subject, Michael. ❤
It’s true! I’ve been spending about $150 every two weeks for food, litter, and treats for my cats and dogs. Just a few years ago I was paying about half that much. The costs are crazy! I recently started cooking from scratch for my cat with urinary blockage issues because his special dry food is just way too expensive now!
The price hike is TRUE, I'm suffering it myself. At one point old canned friskies cost more per pound than chicken for myself! I got a heavy duty electric meat grinder and the necessary supplements and started making kitty food! It freezes and thaws just fine. Upfront cost, but healthy food.
@@Kitty.Nocturne Your home made food is probably much better than the 'alphabet soup' diets anyway! Just follow a vet approved recipe, if in doubt, Tufts University vet school will send you a recipe but they charge for it.
@@1man2many yeah I found a few vets in RU-vid recommending home made recipes! My cats really seemed to like it and I bought all of the ingredients at Aldi and only spent like $10. That’s cool thanks for the info!
Veterinary medicine is horrifically expensive. I have soent a lifetime since I was 7 years old being the substitute person who took care of horses and greyhounds at a rescue a few doors down, i had no odea i was carrying so much responsibility. Until I got attacked by a pitbull last year, I rescued, rehabbed, Nourished, trained and re-homed 20 dogs per year (and the occasional cat). My gift is natural healing. If I didn't know how to use homeopathy and herbs, I couldn't do it. Don't poke your dog in the butt. One rabies shot at 6 months, one distemper at 14 weeks, 1 parvo at 14 weeks. Done✔️. Most dog food is poison. Feed raw, it heals. Stats are a lie, 25 years ago dogs lived 17-25 years now large breeds live 7-12 years on average. It is all the poison flea, tick, heartworm collars, sprays and pills, as well as vaccines and toxic gmo food sprayed with glyphosate weed killer, 60% of dogs are dying from cancer, dogs now have diabetes from the gmo corn in their food. Disgusting psychos running this world
Couldn't agree more. All this stuff does is poison our pets. Know of so many pets who have developed seizures from these unnecessary shots and the flea tick treatments are neurotoxins.
I was bit by a dog in central Ohio. My emergency doctor asked if I knew the dog, which I did, it was my neighbors dog. The doctor asked about the situation which was that my dog and the other dog were fighting over a toy and I tried to stop them. He said no rabies shot was needed as rabies has not been around or reported in over 50 years in our area.
Bless you for your kindness A good read that is helpful no matter the level per care experience Read and follow the suggestions of: 'Dr.Pottengers Cats' The nutritional advice applies to dogs as well. You will save huge amounts of money & suffering by good nutrition and much less visits to PREDITORY vets
I have to give my 13 year old dog pain pills and anti-inflammatory, for the rest of his life. I’ve got no choice. Even with the medication, he is in a lot of pain, so I’ve got to try my best to minimize his pain.
@@SheldonBrown567let your dog go to heaven and enjoy med and pain free run, There are many others, healthy that wish could of it it home, not shelter jail. Sometimes we need to stop being selfish, leave our comfort zone and do what's best for that and other animals.
@@SheldonBrown567 yeah... With him still suffering with constant pain, it's defeating the purpose. I agree, let him go home and don't worry about him... I believe pets do go to heaven
Pets are very expensive, I have two cats and I budget $200 a month between food treats and cat litter and I think I’m going to increase that budget another $50. People who can no longer take care of their pets is a heartbreaking situation.
The cat litter price is awful, an option is wood fuel pellets that are $5 a 40lb bag at Menards. No mess between the paws, the pellets are too large to track through the house and the saw dust wipes clean off the pan. I would never go back just so I don't have to scrape clumps off the pan alone. I was in trouble with my budget because our cat's litter was costing $150+ a month. I was thinking about it and going holy cow, I have to do something. Now I spend $50 a month and I could cut that cause I'm lazy and just dump all the wood pellets out instead of scooping each day since the wood is cheap and plentiful 😉
Walmart brand litter that is scoopable is under 7 per container. It lasts about 2 weeks for a 6-pound 16 year old cat. A 4 pound bag of food is about 22 and lasts 7-8 weeks. Greenie treats another 5 buck a month. Lots of love - free. I wonder if she is cheaper simply because she is so small.
I have 4 cats now. All under 3 years except 1. I found all of them on the street and homeless. This last one I just found is only 6 mos old, was pregnant, starving, and has feline herpies. This was an expensive vet trip. Otherwise yearly check ups are very inexpensive because I take them to a clinic.They are indoor kitties, so they stay healthier. I've spoiled them to no end with special wet food and special treats like tuna, but I need to cut back. It's now only healthy dry food. I just tried Special Kitty clumping cat litter $7 for 20lbs. I'm surprised, it's really good litter, works well. I only need 3 tubs a month. The dry food will be about $40 a month. Sadly, these cutbacks are necessary during these turbulent times.
My boxer died last week, she was 10.7 months, got cancer tumors so in January we got her surgery for it, and the vet said her out look was really high and then 4 months later she passed. We easily spent over 200.$ a month feeding her. I figure we will recoup the money from the surgery after about 8 months of just not feeding her alone. I miss her so much and she was worth every penny we spent on her, however I told my husband no more large dogs because of all the cost, food and medical so high now.
So very sorry for your loss. Had a boxer that lived to almost 15, she died within a day of becoming ill. Currently have a 5.5 y/o boxer. They are crazy and lovable. Hope you can open your heart to another, one day?
I too am a pet care companion like your wife. I would ask anyone out there if you ARE able at this time to adopt a pet taking on their love and care please do. There are so many getting dumped and abandoned now. For too many that becomes the end of the line for them, never knowing why. If you can not adopt and are financially able please consider donating to an animal rescue or shelter. They are all overwhelmed right now and beaten down. A little can do so much. Thank you and God bless. 🙏❤️
I called my vet and told them the cost for my 3 dogs having the annual shots and wellness being 1200$ was not happening. The vet reduced the bill to 750.
Your dog does NOT need annual vaccines. Most vaccines last 3-4 years and I'm done vaccinating my 11-year-old dog other than for lepto because she is a farm dog.
A lot of places are having half off sales on a lot of necessary medications. For example, I have a dog with severe allergy’s whom takes a medication that is $100 for 30 days supply. I always catch it on sale.
In our small community, we had hotel guests abandon their pets in our local hotel. One woman handed over a small chihuahua that was wearing a dress, to the front desk clerk saying that she didn't want it anymore. Another guest left a pair of dirty, neglected poodle mixes behind in the room without telling anyone. All dogs found loving homes very quickly.
FYI, a lot of local shelters have food that they can give you to feed your pet and help you get through. I was a board member and treasurer of our local SPCA, we always offered food when someone was surrendering because they couldn't afford to feed their pet. Some accepted the help and others didn't. We would ask them to come and volunteer for the help but would still give if they didn't.
I know a guy who runs a horse boarding/riding/training ranch. He organizes day-long trail rides in our local forest preserve. One day, upon returning to where his vehicles were parked, he was shocked to see an abandoned horse in one of his trailers. He now keeps these trailers locked while he and his customers are riding in the woods.
If I were him, I wouldn't lock the trailers. If they have no where to dump them, what will they do? At least, they put the horse where it's safe, and would be found. Still a very sad situation.
Yes and no but who are you to judge that? Are you special or something? Nope, most people do not do them harm, but the media grows fat on a lot of horror so you do not hear about good stuff. Many people do just fine with a pet. Don't be so harsh, save it for those that deserve your wrath and give someone who is lonely a break, It is sad that it happens yes, but some pets lose their people and need help so are you doing anything about it from the point of the animals best interest or just because you think most people suck? It matters to the critter. Old people get sick and their pets are left in the lurch because they may have no family, did the pet or the person chose that? Not likely. Grow a set and help something else in this world.
@@topicalstormofficial That is because they are. If we did not have those that look down their noses and more kindly and supportive toward families we would not be here where we are at presently. Those people probably paid the taxes that sent you to college I'm thinking so that you can talk like that. So are you volunteering?
I have my mothers dog I took her in when she passed. she is just a joy. My dog ate a bag of M&M's , I took her in. 600.00 they watched her overnight she fine.
Quality dog food has gotten so overly expensive that I recently started buying real ingredients from the grocery store and making fresh homemade food for our dogs and it’s only about $30 per month more expensive. I make the food for our 3 dogs about every 5 days. We have a lab, and a chihuahua and a cross between a small terrier, a NYC sewer rat and a gremlin (so ugly she’s cute). The extra $30 is more than worth it. My 15 year old lab has lost weight, gained energy and is no longer constantly sick. Processed dog food is a scam and it’s slowly poisoning them.
I live in Tampa and Hillsborough county animal services just received 100 cats and dogs surrendered. They are begging for fosters. This economy sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Everytime I go to adopt they have draconian and insane rules. I have to fill out an application and they have special rules I need to agree to before I can even SEE THE PET. Insanity.
Here at Wildcat Hill, we care for a lot of kitties: some inside only, some outside. It truly is expensive, but every one of them is worth it. We’ve been the last-chance for several street cats who were tossed out or otherwise abandoned by their people. But once they find the ‘Hill, they’re home - cared-for and loved no matter what. We wouldn’t have it any other way.
Besides the strays, there's been so many abandoned and surrendered pets in CA, that the shelters are at max capacity. It's so sad. I recently went to adopt 1 cat and ended up leaving with 2 cats & 2 dogs. I wld've adopted all of them if I could. Some of them looked so sad & scared. 😢
I admire you for saying that. But let me tell you, never say, never. My sister said she would never give up her animals either. But when it came right down to it, she had to. It was terrible, but we’re talking life and death situation here. So hope you’re never in that predicament.
People need to learn how to care for their own pets from start to "finish". With the incrediable knowledge on the internet and over the counter medical supplies, you can treat 95% of the conditions. And if the pet is not going to make it. People need to learn how to send them to a better place. Like living on a farm. I did it before, it really sucks but it have to be done
Yeah i remember my childhood friend, our dog he had been hit by a reckless driver and had hurt his leg and when he got older he could no longer run because of that leg and we were poor family so my father had to do the hard thing and end his best friends misery because surgery was very expensive and not even a guarantee it would fix it... My father was so heartbroken he could never own a pet ever again. That dog meant the world to him
It is horrible. My puppy got sick and the vet told me if I couldn’t afford to pay then to surrender my dog to them giving up my parental rights I gave them the required deposit They were not willing to wait 2 days until I got paid to pay the rest. 2 days. I pointed out that I had bought a pet to them a year earlier and I paid them all fees promptly. They didn’t care. Surrender or pup could die. More money upfront or no service for pup. Puppy needed surgery. Thank GOD I did find a vet that was compassionate and a local advocate for dogs paid 500 towards bill. We requested from savings 2000 and vet was paid in full when we picked up pup after surgery. Thank GOD pup is doing very well. This is the coldness and greed in the medical community. I did get some very basic pet insurance and I plan to get more as soon as I can afford. Best bet is to have savings because most pet insurance requires you pay vet upfront and get reimbursed. The vet didn’t care that I had full nationwide pet insurance last year with my other dog. Mind you, I had no outstanding balance with this vet. They wanted payment upfront or a credit care card. Unless you can afford savings, even having pet insurance, your pet could die because vet wants money upfront. It is evil , the greed is disgusting. For humans, they must by law treat emergency. No such law for pet emergencies.
There are quality vets on you tube that give sage advice on home care. Better food choices, nail trimming, bathing and more. We as a nation should probably be walking our dogs much more than we do. So healthy to get outside with your furry friends.
Honest? If he were honest he wouldn’t be pushing this effing inflation excuse…it’s not inflation! Look at corporate profits! Record highs! Yep inflation bs
I have been feeling this strain financially with my pets. Rise in food and vet expenses is now way over my budget. My dog now has a disease that requires medication for life and special diet. It has come to the point where I need to make decision of to either rehome or try to find a higher paying job and move to be able to keep dogs.
Put him to sleep. Rehoming is not the best thing unless you know the people personally. If you cannot afford the vet bills then that's it you can't afford it. I would make an estimate as to how much is maximum amount vet bill you can afford. When you are close to that limit face the situation and decide if it's best to put the animal to sleep. If you cannot afford the expenses it's not your fault. Juggle things as best you can but if it becomes very difficult I would consider putting the animal to sleep. And be sure to discuss this with the vet beforehand. Some vets will refuse.
@@njprepper8601 she is only 1.5 yrs old. She has EPI, its incurable. Her food and meds estimate 500/month and that does not even include all the vet visits. So, 5000-7000 a year. And I already live below the poverty line. I'm just sharing because I can confirm that times now are tough and with inflation, its true people really are starting to not be able to afford even pets, its true.
@@ciimoon5661 Don't put her down! Do some research into this EPI you say is incurable. Look for alternate natural treatments. One of my five dogs has had recurring UTI's and after $400 and two antibiotic treatments, I am currently trying out different natural treatments for her, such as D-Mannose, probiotics, colloidal silver, oregano oil, hydrogen pyroxide, green tea, honey; items which I keep on hand. Right now, the D-mannose appears to be relieving some of her discomfort, but I am now using the oregano oil diluted with coconut oil to see if it might also help stop her leaking. Don't give up on your loved one!...
My wife started volunteering at a local animal shelter after she retired two years ago. The number of animals that are abandoned or brought in is over bearing to the shelter. She was totally heartbroken when she went in one day and saw a pile of euthanized dogs because they have been there too long and they weren’t picked up by a no-kill shelter. Our own dog had her spleen removed, it was 8500. Only to have to put her down a week later. Years ago another one of our dogs was on the Morning Show because they were doing a story about how much money people spend on pet surgery. The dog had torn both ACL’s. That was a huge vet bill. But we love them and would do whatever we could for them.
My little dog is almost 16 and I will take care of her till the end of her days. I even have a home arranged for her in case I die first, I'm 66. However, I don't know if I'll ever have another pet because I don't think I'll be able to afford one as I go into retirement 😢😢😢. It breaks my heart because I have had dogs all my life but I won't have a pet that I can't properly provide for.
Volunteer at the shelter as a pet-ter, spend time with the dogs who are awaiting to be adopted. It costs nothing but your time, but the love in return is priceless!
The increase in cost of veterinary care in my area has gone up like crazy since the pandemic. Spent over 10k on vet bills in 2023 alone. Another thing I’ve noticed is that two different vets we see absolutely refuse to suggest euthanasia. We brought in a 13 year old rabbit, very old and ill, and the vet presented two treatment courses, the first was $8000! The second was 4k. Every blood test and x ray and treatment possible. To put it in perspective that’s like dropping a million bucks to treat a 95 year old human. I had to present the option of putting them down due to their old age. Even the emergency department, when you call, they say, it’s $300 just to walk through the door before we do anything. Soon people will be back to taking ole Yeller back behind the shed, so to speak. For the record I love and appreciate veterinarians but the costs have just gone completely crazy.
My vet refused to put my 18 year old cat down. Even though they coudln't tell me what was wrong with her. Oh they misdiagnosed her but they won't actually look for the real cause. It made me feel trapped. I never want to feel that again.
@@EmilyFoxSeaton that is so sad, I’m sorry. We just put our 15 year old cat down recently after a long battle with heart and liver disease. The vet would not recommend euthanasia on their own but they at least respected our decision when we said that was what we wanted. It was still incredibly sad but we felt that letting the cat go while they were still “them”, and not waiting until an emergency when they were in pain and scared was the best option. I hope you are able to find a vet who is more respectful of your wishes for any animals you have in the future. Bless you for giving your animal 18 years of life with you, that is amazing.
I have 7 cats that were strays and 1 pupper that was a stray. Over the last 17 years I have taken in 21 cats and dogs. This has been going on for a long time. Vet costs has gone sky high. Pet food is absurd. Meds for pets are astronomical. Check-ups, vaccines, food, and emergent visits, flea and tick treatments I can't even imagine what the cost is. I stopped keeping track.
I cook for my 2 large rescues, cheaper and better. Any meat, on sale, grind it up with carrots, brown rice. Bag it, freeze it. If we have to eat it, we can just add spices
Peas and carrots also add to the mix. I have done the same for years. Love Thanksgiving since I can get a turkey to roast for $0.79/lb. Yields lots of protein for the furry ones.
My dog was diagnosed with diabetes last year and it’s been incredibly expensive to care for her but that’s my baby and I will always make sure that she has her medicine. Animals are innocent and cannot care for themselves. They are a gift from God.
Wow, a friend of a friend was checking on a rental for a landlord. The wonderful tenants left a cage there with a cat trapped in it that was deceased. The cat had just given birth to 4 beautiful kittens. Long story short, we rescued them. Our friend buried the mom, and brought the litter to my other friend. I am planning on adopting one of them. My daughter is planning on adopting another. Now, this video has me rethinking it.
If you can adopt, adopt. Friskies canned food is 80cents a day, dry food is less per serving. Cut down on something: maybe cut out a favorite snack, eat soup made from leftovers. I’ve cut out two days of meat and am actually healthier (cholesterol down), but somehow, save that kitten whose start in life was so very awful. Many are euthanized because they aren’t adopted in time. I wish you the best. ❤
@@lynnettep9517I appreciate the sentiment but didn't you read what the person said? Unless you replied to the wrong comment. This person is taking in one of a litter of 4 abandoned kittens. That's the same thing as adopting. The other alternative, which I agree no one should do, is going to a pet store and buying a cat, which again, they're not doing anything like that
If people would really look on what they are spending per month. I can tell you we have to many things done by highing companies to do there lawn and other. I find out the more you do for your self , you really save some money. This may be why peoples are having a hard time making ends meet. Well yesterday I was at Walmart they wanted 5.99 for a loaf of bread. I went home and made my own bread .I would say it might cost me about 1.50 to make. That was2 loaf of bread. Have a great day
I work at a veterinary clinic in Florida. A lot of our pet parents are elderly and live on fixed incomes. I hear multiple times a week how they can not even afford basic services for their pets.
Yeah, I remember stories of horses here in FL where the animal welfare people came in and got them, because they were so emaciated. The owners were saying that they just couldn’t afford to feed them .
Fortunately my cat likes to hunt. He still brings me dead varmints and birds. I told him to stop with the birds so it's mostly varmints now. He actually brought a vole once. I didn't even know we had voles. I'm sure he thinks I should be so grateful and thankful that he hunts some fine gifts for me.
I just spent over $8,000 trying to save my nine year old Maine Coon Thorin from pyothorax disease. I failed and lost him Saturday. I'm completely broken.
Kind of like our government borrowing $ from the fed, and the fed printing $ out of thin air for the American citizen to pay back via taxes. The government spends more than it takes in. The goal is to bankrupt the citizens. Using fiat currency always leads to this. It is not an accident, it is by design.
@@Kreations4KidsbyK it's a sad truth, i've never been stabbed in the back by an animal, never had a dog come up to me act friendly wagging its tail only to bite my tush when I turn around, people on the other hand is a different story. There are good people out there but many are just as jaded and suspicious of others as I am they are not easy to win over, they weren't always this way but experience has made them thus.
@@joannathatcaresAbsolutely. It’s stunning when people don’t know when to let go. Obviously if you can’t afford thousands of dollars in Vet costs and your pet is aging then choose euthanasia. My cats passed within a year of each other. One was over 14, the other almost 17 years. The Vet visits increased for maintenance. During their last year or so that was ok, but at a point I said to the Vet, “this is probably the end, right”? The Vet agreed. Instead of trying to talk me into ultrasounds, and other very expensive things. And so I let my pets go. There’s a 2 step euthanasia process that’s better and I was glad for that. It’s easier on them. I can’t stand anyone who lets pets slowly die on their own. It’s cruel. They can’t speak up and tell you how much pain they’re in. My Vet also pointed out one cat especially seemed depressed, meaning he was definitely not feeling well and it wasn’t anything obvious like a cold of course.
I work for a pet cremation service and we’ve been seeing an uptick in euthanasias due to people not being able to afford the vet bills for their fur babies. Truly disturbing.
Are there more euthanasias than there were, say, 10 or 20 years ago? When I was growing up in the 80s, nobody was buying expensive drugs and surgeries and cancer treatments for their pets. Everyone just said, "sorry dude, gotta put 'im down, next week we'll go get a new one at the pound." Now we have pet prams and pet strollers.
@@xx-vw9epno, but if they need a joint replacement or some other kind of surgery that would be expensive then the owner may ask to euthanize them instead of letting them live in pain
When my last cat passed away in September 2022, I didn't get another one. The cost of pet insurance, pet food, and other supplies was nuts running up to the end. The pet insurance towards the end was running $135 a month while it ran about $100 to $150 a month on specialty food since he was older. After that, the cost of other supplies had gone up, like litter. So it could push up to $400 in a worst case for some months.
Please be a pet-ter. Volunteer at the shelter or PetSmart to comfort and pet cats and dogs. It costs nothing but your time, while you get all their trust.
The veterinarians have become the one the biggest scam artists out there! Its horrifying! They have no concern for animals, only how much they can bilk you when you, when you are overwhelmed with grief and worry about the health of your pet. Or just health maintenance for your loved one. Its so shameful abd despicable!
Abandoning your pet is sick. Like abandoning your child. My dog Ridley is part of the family and after having him 8 years the thought of loosing him in the future is constantly on my mind. He’s a healthy boy.
I have a friend that bought two cats for $3,500 and $5,000. He buys meats from Whole Foods, grinds them up and that's what he feeds them. I'd guess that he has a health insurance policy for his cats. But he's far from the norm. There used to be a severe shortage of pets from local shelters during the pandemic as people wanted more companionship because they couldn't have as much human interaction. Now, there are surpluses at shelters. We used to see Chewy delivery vans a couple of times a week in our neighborhood and I haven't seen any of them in a while. That said, I do see an absolute ton of people walking dogs in our neighborhood; but most of them are either retired or don't have kids. One of my neighbors is really into guns and he told me that there are a lot more used handguns showing up for sale as people need the cash.
I could never have children so I have fur kids…four dogs and two and a half cats (one is a stray that just comes for the free meal) and in the span of two months; two dogs had an ear infection and one needed vaccinations. The cost was over $1800. I would NEVER abandon any of them and in my opinion; if you can abandon your animals then you didn’t have “pets,” you kept living OBJECTS because that’s all the value you placed on them. If you truly have a pet then getting rid of one is the very LAST FRIGGING THING YOU WOULD EVER DO!!! If you place the same value on a pet as say, a ratty old backpack then a) you didn’t own a pet- to you it’s a THING and b) you have NO BUSINESS owning one! Also, the estimate of $1400/yr for dogs and $1200/yr for cats is not accurate. Especially here in California.
One thing. My opinion only. I feel like a lot of the vaccines for pets are over the top. Especially little dogs who mostly stay in the owners home. I cut back to every other year for those for my little dogs. My cats don’t get any because they never leave my home. Vet expenses are outrageous.
All those shots are just a money maker for the vets. On the radio there was a vet from a local university. She said the same thing, and she said that all those shots are terrible for cats and dogs health.
Sounds like we’ve lost the “old-fashioned & nagging” parents and grandparents who used to preach common sense to their children. People are just living recklessly and immaturely.
I wonder what the world would look like without children, grandchildren, or family pets? Are you rock solid financially? Not sure? Not a fortune teller? Children and pets are too risky an investment. Too many variables. Don’t risk it. The future looks very barren and bleak. Sad and empty world……..
SEAACA shelter in Downey, CA is putting down about 5 puppies everyday. It's horrific. I just saved one from there with the help of a rescue but more desperately need our help. You don't have to live in CA to adopt/foster.
Between taking our dogs to a Vet & grooming it’s a lot of money. Veterinary is getting to be so expensive. We don’t feel that pet insurance is worth it.
As we sit here watching this, you wouldn't believe the look my chihuahua is giving me right now. Luckily, I have an honest vet. Very hard to find these days. Hint. Stay away from boutique vets. They charge a lot for all that frill. My vet charged me $300 for the visit and all meds. She said, don't think of it by the lb. In my mind I chuckled. 19 years ago, the boutique vet charged me $325 for another dog, WITHOUT any meds. He had a nice fancy office, though.
We spent $20000 on our lab. The disappointing part was the vet said she would be hiking with us in a couple of weeks. She never could walk more than 100yds again. She lived 6 more years. I spent nearly all day/night with her.
I never liked store brand products but have noticed since I'm stuck buying great value that the GV areas are wiped out often. I feel like this is a big sign of the times in my neighborhood.
#1) I live in BFE and Im so sick and tired of the PET DUMPING & ABANDONING on my property! I have spent a fortune dropping off pregnant cats to the humane society and cat rescues! #2) I have spent thousands on my 16 month old German shepherd - putting off my own surgeries and going without #3) people who surrender their pets should be required to volunteer at a shelter #4) I know that people dump pit bull puppies and awful pit mixes deep into state land and "lose" them at state parks! #5) I would starve before breech of duty to my dog! #6) pet health insurance is a really great deal! There are some great programs available ☺️
Pet insurance is why it’s getting unaffordable! Seriously!? How the eff do people not see that ins has made our healthcare unaffordable even with insurance now y’all want the same for pets!? Stfu!
I have one cat and I can't afford him. Prescription foods, vet bills, just to get seen by the vet is $125 just to get an appointment! That's right, have to pay before they even will see your pet. Pets are for rich people.
Stop vaccinating your cat and feeding food with GMO ingredients, keep your cat unside and feed your cat only meat. Did u know that cats are OBLIGATE Carnivores? THAT MEANS THAT THEY CAN LIVE THEIR ENTIRE HEALTHY Lives ONLY EATING MEAT and organ meat
Vet cost is just mind boggling. The food that I buy for our Golden Retriever went up at least thirty percent over the past two years. I started seeing the ads for "fresh" food and decided to find some recipes online. I can make two weeks' worth of food for our Golden and it cost about ten bucks and I don't have to worry about the crap they are putting in the food.
