$540 to $780

"MUSASHI66" (musashi66) 05/10/2020 at 23:41 • Filed to: None

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$540 is the low, $780 is the high estimate for my dog’a paw laceration. While we were drinking around the fire pit, she managed to slice her paw open while chasing rabbits  so much we had go to to the emergency vet. There goes my KO2 tire for this month. She’s lucky she’s cute.

Just Jeepin' > MUSASHI66 05/10/2020 at 23:45

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Ouch! Literally.

Glad she’s ok. Did you find the weapon?

ranwhenparked > MUSASHI66 05/10/2020 at 23:48

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I’m pretty sure they evolved cuteness as a survival mechanism. 

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > MUSASHI66 05/10/2020 at 23:49

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Imagine how much it would've cost if it was your foot instead!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > MUSASHI66 05/10/2020 at 23:49

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Small world.

My doggo slashed open a p ad on her back right foot today on a jagged rock on the beach, chasing birds.. . It was open but stopped bleeding quickly... Still deep and gross . We bandaged it up with Neosporin. My wife worked at a vet clinic before we were married and she’s consulting her former employer  tomorrow if it doesn’t improve.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 05/10/2020 at 23:55

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Honestly, about $375 at a walk-in clinic, and if  you’re lucky you might even get antibiotics if the doctor chooses to glance at for more than thirteen seconds.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/11/2020 at 00:07

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That’s about what the dentist bill will be for myself and the Lad to both have checkups on Wednesday.

On the other hand , stit ches in a cut foot wouldn’t cost a cent...

CB > MUSASHI66 05/11/2020 at 00:07

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I feel you, bud. Sammy’s leg is a little puffed up and may require a vet visit. I’m just in constant fear of her leg getting necrotic and needing to be amputated.

But isn’t a dog so worth it?

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > MUSASHI66 05/11/2020 at 00:11

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After all the bulldogs we’ve had I think we deserve a wing of a hospital named after us. 

RPM esq. > MUSASHI66 05/11/2020 at 00:12

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That’s a good girl and an occasional vet bill is a small(?) price to pay...as I know only too well.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 05/11/2020 at 00:17

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Wow, you get to see your dentist? Mine is still closed...

jminer > MUSASHI66 05/11/2020 at 00:20

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That seems very expensive, I’m lucky thought and have a vet we love. We moved so we drive an hour to go to them now, but been using them for 15 years and they’re amazing.

It’s been a long time since we had a cut foot to deal with but last fall she had a burst anal gland that required putting her under and some minor surgery to fix and I think that only cost us $250.

Man was that 120 pound Newfoundland miserable with a cone on for 2 weeks while she healed... The amount of things she knocked over and broke boggles the mind.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > RPM esq. 05/11/2020 at 00:21

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Easier to justify with dogs. I got two cats with various medical needs and I’m like, “Jesus Lord, I’m reaching my ability to rationalize these expenses (but somehow I do) .” But doggos be like, “JUST SAVE MY DOG! Here’s my wallet!”

Just Jeepin' > ranwhenparked 05/11/2020 at 00:48

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That is, indeed, how it happened, although it probably worked both directions. We favored the ones that acted more like puppies and less like ravenous wolves.

Thank goodness.

Chariotoflove > MUSASHI66 05/11/2020 at 00:50

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I suspect it might cost a lot less if the vet cold just ask the dog to hold still while she stitches it.

Hope she’s back up to speed soon.

PyramidHat > MUSASHI66 05/11/2020 at 01:34

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I paid $6000 to have a tumor removed from my dog. It hurt, but thats what it is...wasn’t  going to let her die because of that. Of course, she died of a stroke 6 months later.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > PyramidHat 05/11/2020 at 02:13

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That's often the story, unfortunately. Also tumors returning again and again...

MUSASHI66 > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 05/11/2020 at 02:43

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My insurance is great so probably not a ton out of pocket. She ended costing $585 and is completely freaking out now. Poor baby. 

MUSASHI66 > RPM esq. 05/11/2020 at 02:45

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I know I know. I have three of them and I’m trying not to run a total since I’ve had them. It’d equal a decent car for sure...

MUSASHI66 > PyramidHat 05/11/2020 at 02:45

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Ouch, that is a steep price and a crappy outcome. Sorry to hear that. 

MUSASHI66 > jminer 05/11/2020 at 02:46

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Expect to double any cost for emergency 9pm visit. She was bleeding a ton and wife freaked out and would not wait for the morning. 

MUSASHI66 > Chariotoflove 05/11/2020 at 02:47

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I wish we could do that. Most of the costs are related to anesthesia 

MUSASHI66 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/11/2020 at 02:48

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I hope it gets better soon. I wanted to wait for the morning and our regular vet but it was bleeding pretty badly. 

MUSASHI66 > CB 05/11/2020 at 02:49

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All my pups are worth it. We spent so much money on them over the years. I hope yours recovers soon!

MUSASHI66 > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 05/11/2020 at 02:50

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That would be hard to pronounce. Your user name is like Elon’s son. 

MUSASHI66 > Just Jeepin' 05/11/2020 at 02:50

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Nope, FIL has acres and acres and she went everywhere chasing rabbits. 

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > MUSASHI66 05/11/2020 at 03:02

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The end is just for fun, the rest makes perfect sense to a car nut. 

MUSASHI66 > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 05/11/2020 at 03:44

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No idea what 415S30 is. 

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > MUSASHI66 05/11/2020 at 04:06

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S30 is what Nissan calls the 240Z, 415 is my area code. S30 is a very well known code, like saying e30 M3 or something, but I could see not knowing an area code. 

MUSASHI66 > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 05/11/2020 at 04:13

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When put together , they really make no sense to me, but even removed, I’m not familiar with S30. Now if you said S13 I’d know that one. 

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > MUSASHI66 05/11/2020 at 04:56

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Sucks to lose the extra cash, but pupper s are more important! Glad your sweetie is going to get fixed up! :)

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/11/2020 at 05:21

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Oz is reopening given Covid is pretty much under control here (less than 100 dead so far, new infection  numbers typically less than 10 per day ) and the dentist called me this morning to say they were back on this week...

Chariotoflove > MUSASHI66 05/11/2020 at 10:05

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Yep.

jminer > MUSASHI66 05/11/2020 at 10:39

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Makes sense, if I were in the same boat I would have taken ours to a local 24 hour vet which I’m sure would get very expensive too.

MUSASHI66 > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/11/2020 at 13:12

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She is finally just resting. Spent like 6 hours panting and being very upset. 

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > MUSASHI66 05/11/2020 at 14:12

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Poor thing...full recovery I assume?

MUSASHI66 > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/11/2020 at 19:49

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She’s chowing on her food as we speak. She’s been down and quiet all day - exactly as the doctor prescribed!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > MUSASHI66 05/11/2020 at 20:29

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Yay! Healing puppers are happy puppers!