How Much Should I Spend on My Dog's Treatments?

[@dr.anthonyfauci5280]

Dave: “what is the dogs household income?”.

[@sharonthehuman5954]

My dog has been trying to get a job for years with her doctorate in napology but for some reason there are no jobs available where you get paid to nap 20 hours a day.

[@mandysimmons2769]

that would be what's her doghouse income?

[@harryseeward6512]

Dog's grossing 45k/year, on puppy step 2

[@TonyMaine915]

Couch Potato

[@sharonthehuman5954]

@@TonyMaine915 lol

[@DonVFilmoraTutorials]

If you decide to get a dog you should take care of it, if he has a lot of time to live you should do the surgery...

[@chartuck]

Yeah, people like this guy only want their pet when they aren't costing them any money. What a pathetic loser.

[@Goldenretrieverfam]

Its really time for animals to not be marketed as something humans have to have. Most animals are locked up and crated all day and paid no attention to. I have pets and they live a great life- but I feel for people that get them and cage them all day- or rather I feel for their pets. I have taught my kids that animals are not to be owned- if you ge a dog, they need a mate/friend/pal. But once my dogs pass I will no longer participate in the pet industry- and I encourage many people that do not need a dog (emotional support animals, etc.) that you CAN go without one- it is OK!

[@chartuck]

@@Goldenretrieverfam When I got my dog he was a rescue dog. The person that rescued him crated him. The previous owners crated him. I never crated him and never understood why they did. He's a big dog so he can hold it, doesn't make accidents in the house, doesn't chew up anything.....why the heck was this dog crated? From day 1 I didn't crate him. I allowed him full access to the house just like I got from day 1. I gave him the opportunity and he never tried to take advantage of it. As you said, too many people have dogs that shouldn't have dogs. I don't understand getting a dog to lock them up in a cage 90% of the time, or to a tree in the back yard.

[@redvelvetcakeYUM]

The answer is: Pet insurance. When a dog is a puppy or younger age it saves owners thousands of unnecessary dollars they don’t have! $10-$100 a month vs shelling out 3k to 5k in one day, for emergency surgery is a BIG difference!

[@briforks7681]

'A thousand dollars is a lot for an eye.'Really.

[@bovnycccoperalover3579]

I have two senior cats and both have had problems over the years and as long as it extended their quality of life, I did it but it is an individual decision.

[@vickieclark5931]

I have 1 cat that has had problems over the years with medical. The other has been healthy "knock on wood". But yes if it can extend their life and give them a good quality of life then it's worth keeping them alive. But if it just extends their life for them to suffer longer then it is selfish to keep them going cause then it's about the owner not the cat.

[@ahberlowkz852]

I’ve paid close to 4 grand when my dog got really sick but I don’t regret it at all.

[@tyckeri]

My friend spent 18 grand on hers she is still playing it off

[@piraat070]

If i see a hungry street cat or dog i will get some food and water. But not take him in . Respect for the people who do. But i dont have the energy and time for it

[@True2U08]

@@tyckeri Nope!

[@burropoco]

Heart ruled the head

[@BlowitAllUp]

You should always have an emergency fund set aside for your pet. You're either smart with budgeting or middle class American.

[@Jay-py1ow]

I spend more than a thousand dollars on treats and toys every year for my dog lol, he’s literally mine and my wife’s best friend and no human can give that kind of companionship..how was this even a question for him if it fixes the dogs current health problem..dogs are life long commitments so confirm that in your head before you make a decision to get one in the first place.

[@slscamg]

😳 $1,000 on treats and toys. Kids don’t even get $1,000 of non necessities in a year.

[@Jay-py1ow]

@@slscamg my budget is just fine lol. Some of you people forget to enjoy your wealth along the way, can’t just save it all for after the age of 70..nothing is promised

[@twincherry4958]

@@slscamg Ikr...smh, poor kids

[@cristinam2591]

Seriously 1k is not much at all. That should be an emergency fund for pets as well. This was an awful question. I can’t believe people think this way 😫

[@anitaknight3915]

@@Jay-py1ow And you're so right we don't get that type of unconditional love, loyalty, and companionship from humans like our pets lol. I bet your dog has had a wonderfully blessed and spoiled life ; ).

[@jimalvarez5042]

Respect towards dave, I love my dog too and this was a great way to look at it

[@janettemartin4604]

$1000 is NOT a LOT!

[@kkknotcool]

Yes it is. $1k is several months disposable income to some people. What you mean is $1k is not a lot to you. Which is fine, but don't go assuming things you don't know about other people.

[@janettemartin4604]

@@kkknotcool DO NOT GET A DOG OR HAVE KIDS!

[@jameslastname9171]

It’s a lot for a shih tzu. Abominations. $1.50 is too much

[@janettemartin4604]

$1000 for an operation is NOT a LOT! He lives in BOSTON Mass. Vet bills THERE are HUGE! HUUUUUUGE! That is my comment! It is to the TOPIC! NOT JUST a statement!

[@kkknotcool]

@@janettemartin4604 Vet bills are huge, rent is huge, food costs are huge, transport costs are huge, Everything is huge. Money in/Money out. We don't know his financial situation.

[@dannysullivan2731]

Adam: Ok buddy time for your yearly eye exam! Dog praying for 20/20: 🧿👄🧿

[@melgonz.6962]

LMAO 😂

[@annetraut8247]

My cat and my dog both had to have surgery within 2 weeks of each other. $850 for one and $750 for the other. I didn't think twice about it. When you take on the responsibility of a pet, you take on everything that comes with it.

[@edb484]

I couldn’t do it, a pet isn’t a human or a family member. Some people might not like that but I wouldn’t if I was broke or too expensive to make sense

[@annetraut8247]

@@edb484 then I hope you never own a pet.

[@melgonz.6962]

That's hardly anything, I wish that was all I had to pay. I paid $4000 trying to save my almost 13 year old dog, but after that he wasn't getting better & they wanted to do a $8000-$15,000 surgery with a chance it would make his last days horrible. I had to make the decision, and it sucks.

[@annetraut8247]

@@melgonz.6962 I'm not sure that's the brag you think it is. It sounds like you need to find a new vet.

[@LBellatrix]

I started laughing when Dave talked about having a "dog with papers." The most money I've ever spent on a pet's medical bills (north of $2000) was for a Persian that I bought from a collector (not an actual breeder) because I was young and dumb and he was a cute little ball of orange kitten fluff. His sweet personality was a big reason why I kept him as long as I did.

[@larrybud]

Chris Hogan's look at Dave when he said there are "other ways to handle it"....

[@raulavila5177]

Sell the dog, use that money to pay off the house.

[@mrmacmartinez3290]

😂😂

[@Eli_Macc_ABG]

I’m crying laughing😂

[@markboettcher9443]

It all depends on your view of dogs. If a dog is just a dog, you go with the low invasive method. If it's your baby you spend more than you have in the unreasonable hope you can make it live forever. I like Dave's answer!

[@adamlynch9153]

It’s not a kid. It depends primarily on your financial situation.

[@slscamg]

It’s never your baby. It’s always a dog

[@markboettcher9443]

We can only say that for ourselves.

[@MrCguy24]

One view is one of a psychopath

[@LukeT84]

Never trust someone who doesn't love dogs.

[@Irene-gq4jr]

Absolutely how I see it too, especially with elderly animals. Do you put them through a surgery they'll take months to recover from if it only extends their life by 6 months and their quality of life is now poor anyway? At that point we are becoming selfish because WE can't bear the loss.

[@anitaknight3915]

Well said! I agree.

[@estebanjr11]

My pets have a emergency fund of $1000 and every year of its life if it doesn’t use it I stack on the next years $1000. My 10 year old German shepherd luckily is a healthy boy and hasn’t used much he still has $9000 in his emergency Fund. I know it’s a lot but I love him and I made the decision to make him mine and care for him so I owe him the best for all the years of friendship

[@mariabedolla5673]

This is such a great idea

[@Justsayingthat]

I looked at my alpha dog and knew expanding his life was not what my dog needed. After losing some hearing and getting arthritis, he constantly made signs of a wolf in the wild “letting go”. I had to let go too.

[@TeKnoVKNG23]

If it's a minor surgery or a procedure to the point you're thinking about euthanasia over $1000 vet bill...you most likely shouldn't own a pet in the first place. If you're living paycheck to paycheck or a vet bill/expense is going to wipe out your emergency fund, you shouldn't own a pet. People need to do a lot more research and look at their financial picture before taking on responsibility, but most pet owners think all they need to do is provide a roof, toys, water, and food and that's it. The first time a vet bill over $100 comes up they panic.

[@debbie12346]

"I'm from the country, there's other ways to handle it.." Chris' face 😂😂😂

[@adriellopez8546]

That’s the back of the barn plan Dave was talking about lol

[@mictrey2267]

I spent $1900 on my dog and would do it again. He is my best friend.

[@jameslastname9171]

Your dog is your best friend. Let that sink in a bit.😂

[@SilviaManentFinancialAdvisor]

Great advice! Did anyone know that the average cost for a dog is almost $26,000 in the US on average? Also bulldogs tend to have respiratory medical problems due to their facial structure 😢 so in the end many people end up spending more money.

[@sophiehamley715]

Yes! It's soo crazy how expensive the dog treatments are! Health insurance for dogs is a must!!

[@emilym.5004]

Totally agree! It's nuts! pet humanization is REAL

[@ILYxIW]

$26k in their lifetime you mean? Cause like that’s still high. I spend very little on my two dogs. Maybe like 5-7 thousand over the course of 10 years.

[@SilviaManentFinancialAdvisor]

@@ILYxIW yes but that’s average!! Where are you currently living?

[@duanejackson6718]

I can get an eye removed and stitched up on a cow for 75 bucks.

[@tiktokfan8254]

Thanks i knew about Michael Ross! He was my professor in Oxford and told us about Vectra!

[@laurah6381]

We once gave up an annual vacation so we could pay for our dog’s surgery. 6,000 to save his life and I would do it again! I have a separate bank account just for my pets ❤️

[@simplyme922]

@laurah6381 I paid about the same for my gsd surgery. Gave us an extra 3years of super healthy living. Best decision ever.

[@laurah6381]

@@simplyme922 I love that! I will only have animals if I can give them the best care ❤️

[@mattt6511]

Wow. That’s super affordable I hear most people won’t go past 5k or so

[@lindsay833]

This is why the majority of people don't need dogs or cats. If you can't afford their treatments, get a rodent, bird or fish. Did you know 2/3rds of American homes have a dog? Did you know most of the same people cant meet their own basic needs?

[@kkknotcool]

Stop being snobbish. If you can feed a dog and have the balls to end it when it gets really sick, then you can have a dog. Medical treatment is a privilege that we only get thanks to others. The same rule applies for dogs.

[@jameslastname9171]

Queue the “save a homeless pet” commercial now

[@Chris-tg3qy]

People’s financial situations change over time. Maybe they could afford the dog and then a job loss entered the picture. Or, maybe they took the dog in rather than having it euthanized. If everyone waited until their finances can handle every potential treatment then most people wouldn’t own a pet.

[@yamamancha]

This is one of the reasons why I don't have/want pets, to be honest.

[@HamiltonRb]

It’s the circle of life. The dog will die some day same as you will, and there is no way around it

[@Wewereneveryoung]

@@HamiltonRb yes

[@vickieclark5931]

That's why my aunt won't own a pet. She loves animals but does not want the expense. Dogs and cats are relatively not that expensive until medical bills come in. Those are inevitable as they get older. But if you can't afford a pet, DO NOT get one. But I can't blame you cause they are not cheap when something medical happens to them.

[@jaymacdonnell4730]

They really are first-world luxuries. I mean, maybe it's the immigrant in me but I always put myself in the shoes of a starving kid in Somalia. When you experience THAT level of poverty, $3000 on a dog's eye surgery seems ridiculous.

[@14534]

Good for you for recognizing that. I wish more people approached it with the same level of responsibility and thoughtfulness as you. We’d have a lot fewer abandoned dogs.

[@ronaldrickard3551]

My vet came up with $ 300 in treatment suggestion for blood tests which i passed on in less then a week my girl was gone.

[@kittyzilla90]

My condolences, I'm sorry to hear that.

[@Erica-wz8yv]

My husband and I paid for our dog’s bladder stone removal surgery... $1,600. This was almost 3 years ago and he has made a full recovery. I regret not discovering the stones sooner so that surgery could have been avoided. But now we know, so we made the necessary changes to his diet so this doesn’t happen again.

[@pkal244]

What was the change in diet?

[@valenciathompson6689]

Yes please I would like to know too did u switch to homemade food diet or ?

[@pollymeyer2287]

Buy your dog pet insurance when they are young if you really like them. My dog has Cancer when she was only 2 years old. She has 3 chemo , she is 4 years old. She still alive and very happy every day. Pet insurance paid 90% of her treatment. We are really lucky that we got her insurance.

[@bangbang2070]

“I’m from the country, theres other ways to handle this.” 😂 straight up gangster right there lol.

[@LetsTalkPersonalFinance]

Dave gave some really good advice here

[@pod543]

No he didn’t

[@hamdan_godisgreat7940]

Your South Africa scammer

[@MrCguy24]

@@pod543 Lol anyone with a brain understands that his advice was the right decision

[@Confidentk9sCa]

For me, my dog is my child. Like any parent, I’d pay (and have paid way more than just a couple grand) whatever price if there was any chance my dog’s quality of life was still good. That’s the responsibility I knew I’d take on from day one and should be the same for any pet owner. I always knew the possible costs at any age, especially old age. And my dog has been way more worth any price I’ve ever paid. I found a vet I trust completely who also trusts me in return. If you don’t trust your vet for good reason, then find another. If you believe all vets are there only for a paycheck then you might want to seek a professional who can help you with trust issues. And if you can afford it, get pet insurance (or set aside money for unexpected costs like this) like you do for you and the rest of your family.

[@andreachristian1294]

The dog is in pain your vet can't guarentee it will correct it. Or that something else won't pop up. Being a pet ower is hard but would you as a person want operations and operations to be kept in pain.

[@AGarnier]

He’s emotionally detached from his dog. It’s time to give up the dog, maybe to a family who can afford him. Pets are a mixture between property and children. Do as much as you can for them (within limits) and when the cost is too much, relinquish yourself. He’s only spent 400 dollars on the dog and is talking about putting him down. He was hoping the vet would so he wouldn’t have to deal with him anymore. It’s just sad!

[@tellyariass]

Thanks.... Finally someone said it.

[@NeccoWecco]

There are different levels of sickness. If it's something like an ulcer that can be cured, then I think it's worth treating. If it's cancer and your pet won't live without continual radiation and surgeries, then their quality of life will be severely affected, and it's not worth it.

[@tellyariass]

So, should we kill people with cancer? I know you will say it's not the same, but isn't it?

[@stephanieharries7746]

❤ I actually asked my dog my black lab with some Chow mix named Rex and he was probably I mean he was almost 20 and you know it got to the point where he was happy but he was you know he was nearing the end of his life and I asked him I you know cuz we were really close I said do you want to be put to sleep and it's almost like he said yes and it was the most it was the most peaceful thing I mean it was just like it was peaceful in the sense that we had a great upon it at least you didn't have to suffer and he got to live every moment till the day he couldn't walk I said well that's the day and but other than that he was walking around and eating and everything and then there was just the next day and that was it and I'm just so glad and grateful for him I do miss him and I'm grateful that we had him thankful

[@kashfortheking]

“I’m from the country, there’s other ways to handle this.” Absolutely 😂😂😂

[@sethbender2863]

Bro just pay the 1000. If you have.

[@jimroscovius]

If you have it, yes. Going into debt for it would be stupid.

[@jerrystauffer2351]

I know half a dozen facebook groups that you would get kicked out of for sharing this. I'm also from the country and sometimes you have to say goodbye and go on with your day.

[@lovingnation746]

Thanks i knew about Michael Hill! He was my professor in Oxford and told us about FBC13 algorithm!

[@marcusj1167]

Go to mexico for dog treatment. That what I do and I save lots of money. I spent $800 to remove my dogs tumor and in America it would’ve been around $2000. I also buy their arthritis medicine in Mexico

[@nanw1361]

I feel so sorry for this poor dog. To be devoted to his owner and this POS be so flippant as to decide to kill it when eye removal would remedy this issue, to me, is disgusting. Yes, dog is 9 yrs, but small dogs generally have a longer life expectancy than larger breeds, so 9 is not all that old. IMO, only when there is not one single option left to treat and/or relieve pain, should putting them down be an option. If you, yourself, would choose death for yourself, or allow someone else to choose death for you, then do it. No animal wants to die, even when there is pain. They look to us to help them live, not to kill them when they become an inconvenience.

[@natas0733]

Totally agree. I would spend $.10 on a .22lr bullet and be done with it.

[@kittyzilla90]

@@natas0733 Dang dude, you're cool

[@cirer8790]

Get the surgery! 1000 bucks is nothing considering the amount of joy the little guy bring you!

[@9liveslisa]

In the old days, vets would come right out and tell you if the right thing to do was to put down the dog/cat. My experience now with vets is they want people to go broke with all kinds of expensive treatments even on an old and dying pet. It's ridiculous and I wish I could have some of my older vets who were in the business to help animals instead of making big incomes. It's gotten to the point that I almost don't want to have pets anymore because the vet bills are so GD high. That probably won't happen, but I am training myself to say "No" to a lot of these expensive procedure and treatments. Whenever I take my pets to the vet for checkups and whatnot, all I see are $$ signs.

[@9liveslisa]

@The Dave Ramsey Show ..................You've got to be kidding me.

[@9liveslisa]

@Runs with Dogs ..............Thank you for saying that! I love my pets. I like cats and dogs. Currently I have 2 aging cats and I cannot spend several thousand dollars a year for each of them. I just want good basic care at a fair price. Of course they tell me to buy pet insurance, but I think that is a racket so they can charge the high prices. I'd rather self-insure. I am also sympathetic about the high cost of vet schools. Learning to say no is the best thing I can do. Also, death is a part of life for all living things. I think we've lost sight of that.

[@KiaBlessYoTrap]

“ I love the my dog but one of his eyes is not worth $1000”

[@tracyalbino-daggett4032]

I completely disagree. If the animal can be cured and pain free. If you have the money spend it. It the animal is not terminal a veterinarian has the moral obligation not to euthanize. IF THE PERSON DOESN'T WANT TO TAKE CARE OF THE ANIMAL THAN GIVE IT TO SOMEONE WHO WILL

[@kkknotcool]

Nobody wants the dog. Even if someone wanted a grown up dog, why would anyone pick that dog when there are thousands of healthy dogs being put down daily?

[@tracyalbino-daggett4032]

@@kkknotcool putting an animal down for a treatable reason is cruel. There are people out there who want senior pets. I adopted a 9 year old old toothless cat. He was a sweetheart, may he rip

[@kkknotcool]

@@tracyalbino-daggett4032 There are definitely people who want old unwanted animals. But for every one person who falls into that category there are 7 people who don't want their old animal for whatever reason. How else can you explain the hundreds of thousands of dogs put down every year in shelters? He's being responsible by not forcing someone else to have to make that decision.

[@texasitalian84]

If he has to ask him about money on your dog , then you shouldn’t even have a dog

[@ShesReady2Live]

Ryan C thats right! A pet is a huge responsibility and you need to be prepared to take care of it just like you would a human child.

[@nikkisigmon8090]

30k cancer treatments too much for a dog to have a chance to live another half year? There's always a breaking point at some level. Tho the guy who had the 30k vet bill did just that on a 18yr old poodle, and the dog died less than a year later. Sometimes it not healthy to be too attached, as amazing as dogs can be.

[@Jacob43332]

This was a great question and great answer. Thank you.

[@tylerseibert5762]

Dave: You need to man up and tell your dog to sell the car

[@derekintheph8935]

Your pet is the one conscious being in this world who loves you more than itself . . Make the payment.

[@djpuplex]

Vets don't let you out them down nowadays unless they bare critical. Pets are costing more than kids nowadays.

[@SamM-nb1gs]

Don't buy a dog if you can't afford it. Don't be selfish

[@hannahalexie5158]

This guy is terrible, has the money to help heal a pet that he obligated himself to, and is considering rehoming it or euthanizing it. I hope this guy never gets a chance to home an animal ever again, he clearly isn’t up for the financial burden that can sometimes come with having a pet. If this was a $5-10k situation, that would be a little different. But this is $1k.

[@maryk446]

I almost expected Dave to say "Doggone it (pun intended!), get that canine a good growth stock mutual fund! I don't care how much he growls about it. Let him growl like no one else so that later on he growls like no one else! Surgeries come and go, but compound interest is forever!"

[@sharonthehuman5954]

Hilarious! Possibly also a great idea for a you tube channel, canine investment advice!

[@debrajean743]

How much should you pay? Every penny you have or else you shouldn't have a dog.

[@larrybud]

That ridiculous. What if it was 50 grand and that's your life savings?

[@redvelvetcakeYUM]

Everyone who is thinking of getting a dog, be advised (GET THEM PET INSURANCE ASAP)! The best time to get insurance is when they are younger! The younger you get the insurance, the cheaper the monthly cost!! $10-$70 per month. Of course, older dogs will cost more money per month! $70-$100 per month. All plans will include coverage for vet visits, dental checkups and surgery costs! Always look into which one fits you and your pet best!

[@nick000002]

You can replace the money but not the Dog

[@triciajackson5493]

Listen, you should not own animals if you're not willing to fight for their lives. Take your dog to the vet for surgery and fight to make him better. WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU? SHAME ON YOU FOR EVEN THINKING THAT!!!

[@bettysmith4527]

Meh, 1000.00 is nothing. Pay for the surgery! I honestly cannot believe this guy is even asking this, if they surgery is completely curative why the heck wouldn't you do that!??

[@CaseyBurnsInvesting]

This is always a tough choice.

[@jason_v12345]

If you're starting to question whether to help a dog after only $400 spent, you have no business owning one.

[@flisfinance5680]

Dose the dog have any debt

[@greenleafart7579]

Yes Yes! Read everything, and then say that you did not know about VectraCoin!

[@migu003]

Depends on how much you love them haha 1 second answer. I would pay anything to keep my dogs

[@robinsyverson967]

As much as you can afford but be realistic on if the treatment plan will be successful.

[@Seven-Seven-77]

Spend the $1000 and get the dogs eye fixed, crikey if you need a couple of bucks as some family

[@offerskirksey2255]

If you’re having to call and ask, you don’t care enough to spend the money. Put it down.

[@irawr256]

I think it's a legitimate question. What if the dollar amount was higher, say $15-20k? Asking financial advice regarding where the limit should be drawn is fair. I don't think the caller had any bad intent here; he clearly cared for his dog and was going to spend the money (actually--he's in the comments here, and he paid for the procedure).

[@dufftech2021]

Someone I know is spending over 30k .. financing the costs and has went bankrupt.. what would you call this person? Wow..

[@missaida44]

This guy doesn’t love his dog. He’s willing to put him down because the dog is simply not that important to him.

[@kkknotcool]

We don't know his income/obligations. 1K could make a big difference in his finances. Pets are great but there is definitely a line that you can't cross anymore and that line is determined by what you can do, without it hurting you.

[@davidbown2707]

Exactly!

[@2-old-Forthischet]

A grand in today's environment is not much. My son had two Boston Terriers and has spent well over $10K on both of their eyes. These dogs are his family.

[@williamturner6192]

I'll be honest, at first I thought he was a "I'll take it behind the barn myself" kind of guy but would be sensitive.

[@TheBassUp]

The heck is up with this man. If money was the issue, then I understand the question. (although people shouldn't be getting a dog if money was a concern in the first place but I understand there are situation where that can't be helped) but this man has the money! Do the dang surgery! You love this dog and you have the money but nahh I don't want to do the surgery. What kind of mindset is that.

[@chelsear6825]

I'm spending $2k soon on my dogs leg but that's worth it to me 🤷‍♀️ but I had a friend that just put 6k into their dog after asking for donations- then ask for MORE because the dog turned out to have cancer and that I wouldn't have done.

[@LAWMotorsportsdotnet]

@Adam Blazak - Initiating a similar conversation with my wife ... "can we discuss how much we are willing to spend on Chloe" ... resulted in a divorce a couple years later. She said I told her NOT to spend money and decided I was dangerous and a threat. Her actions also contaminated my relationship with my youngest daughter and as a result I no longer have ANY contact with my grandchildren. Its fantastic that Truffles has made a full recovery and once again enjoying her life. But as logical and grown-up as that question might seem, there are lunatics out there and create unbelievable scenarios in their mind and then go down a path a devastation.

[@mrs.carter4775]

We are talking about $1000 and NOT $10,000 dude. Just pay and let that dog live

[@TheAmwroble]

What do you mean there are other ways of taking care of it in the country papa Dave?

[@1.5Koreans0.5American]

My dog tries to bite every people she sees 🤦‍♀️ so hard to walk her every day

[@ryanj357]

I would take it to see a professional. Sounds like the dog had an abusive past which most dogs do if you adopted it. If professional help doesn't work it may be time to put her down. What if it decides to bite a child one day?

[@2Cambell]

But does she like you? Maybe there's something wrong with the people you are exposing her to... No, seriously, work on getting her trained. She is not going to like everyone she meets, but in time, she can be taught to behave appropriately with patience and keeping her safe while she learns.

[@blackronin5578]

I'm a reptile fan boy I save tons, toss in some crickets or pinky mice once or twice a week and clean up the cage 1 a week and I'm good and they quite and I can take em anywhere if I move

[@tellyariass]

Why is killing the animal an option? The animal is suffering, however, we should do all we can to keep them alive and try to give them a good quality life, is like saying "save money, kill the animal..." That is selfish. We use the animal's pain as an excuse to solve the "issue" we are having taking care of a sick animal.

[@kobe0007]

I mean, the dog is at the tail end of its life at 9 years. If it is otherwise healthy, pay for it. If not, than consider if it is time to let him go.

[@LukeT84]

As much as is needed

[@Ryan_DeWitt]

I love dogs and will do all the basic vet stuff. However it is time for fido to go see the light if the medical bills or needed surgery go well beyond my means.

[@J0hnny0]

Dave says shoot your dog if you can find a vet to help you out...lol

[@AC-ly6tg]

He payed for a Shih Tzu. The dog is not that old. The vet didn’t bring up euthanasia, he did because he doesn’t want to spend the money he HAS. He is gonna look for another vet, kill the dog and go buy another Shih Tzu. Or you think he is gonna go adopt one at the local shelter? 🤮

[@jameslastname9171]

He paid for a shih tzu. LOL!

[@BlueGearReviews]

I always have a Pet Emergency Fund!...on the side

[@cripplermaximus]

"Sell the dog."

[@Epro95]

I spent a thousand dollars on dental care for my dog, a g-note for surgery is nothing.

[@Raec123]

Omg exactly. This guy said $400 and $1000; I would pay 💰 to save my baby

[@Epro95]

I'd go up to five grand to save my girl easily.

[@Raec123]

@@Epro95 exactly.

[@crimsonshadow7459]

Whats your dogs income

[@skibum6422]

My GF would spend 100k on an old almost dead dog if he was hurt instead of putting it down. I'm more hillbilly Dave and raised around a farm, so I'm not so easy with money and pets.

[@jakem6076]

Sounds like this guy is sick of his dog and wants a new puppy.

[@midlifecrisis7888]

What do they do to race horses when they break their leg??

[@rollingacresfarmstead206]

bout .50 cents on a 12 gauge slug. Sorry but then again dinner is served!

[@dorian2112]

dave is NOT an animal guy, he eats them (like most reading) so to claim that is not cool. he is a pet lover, not an animal lover, sadly.

[@larrybud]

That's because most of us can distinguish the difference between food and a pet.

[@dorian2112]

@@larrybud who and why taught us that animals are food? conditioning by the big businesses? the commercials we see and billboards we see? they will do whatever they can for your $$$, it is called brainwashing. that aside, what about just being nice and compassionate to other living beings? 15 years here without eating animals and doing just fine. i thought religious people were compassionate, but churches even have BBQ fundraisers with gods creatures!!! what gives? if this is acceptable by god, what does the devil allow?

[@woodside4life]

@@dorian2112 The Devil allows delicious crispy bacon.

[@OZBarStories]

Provided its in my cats best interests, I will do anything to save her. I’d rather lose my hole than lose her. I know that sounds ridiculous but it’s true.

[@MCgrease08]

Lose your hole?

[@azteca6695]

OMG! his a hypocrite, I remember him saying he wouldn't spend to much in a dog. He never said about, their suffering.

[@MarkyMarkTV]

Nope, he said you shouldn’t spend THOUSANDS on a dog. ESPECIALLY if you’re broke. It was in the context of someone not having a ton of extra money to pay for a dogs surgery.

[@azteca6695]

@@MarkyMarkTV I'm talking about HIM. He said, he wouldn't spend the money. Even though he has it. He NEVER said about their suffering. Dave is back peddling

[@blackworldtraveler3711]

Indeed he did. Must have gotten a lot of bad responses from what he said before.

[@piyushyadav3034]

Why do an analysis if there is VectraCoin?

[@nmc1859]

Imagine if it was your own eye? Is 1k "a lot" of money then?? This is an animal who as a domesticated pet relies on your care as an owner. If the caller has the $$ why the question for 1k? What a miserly, stingy person

[@chartuck]

He sounds like a real pos

[@Ramnafashion]

LOL FBC13 algorithm fund everywhere :D

[@erickisel8668]

Most folks just take the dog out into the field and shoot it to put it out of it’s misery.

[@tinalindsey1598]

Have a friend who spent ten thousand dollars on a horse's infected eye. A couple weeks later horse died anyway. Now her kid is in college and having to borrow money from government for tuition. Nope. Love them but don't prolong the inevitable. Shouldn't have them suffer. As parents we must choose most times.

[@furiousgaming8958]

Why are you doing currency analysis if there is Vectra? Dude google - Vectracoin

[@aquaticasmr184]

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