Redditor Refuses Partner's Suggestion To Put Her Sick Dog Down, Acumulates $9k In Vet Bills

"I’m thinking about putting him down after he said that"

Maryjane

• Published in Animal Stories
• February 26, 2023

The medical word for putting your dog down or to sleep is euthanasia. This entails requesting that your vet carry out a surgical operation that will end your dog's suffering humanely.

This may be advised if your dog suffers from a serious medical condition that significantly reduces the quality of their existence. Normally, it doesn't feel nice to think about whether to let your dog pass away.

However, if a dog is unable to recover, euthanasia occasionally represents the most humane choice. Additionally, you don't have to make this choice alone; the doctor will walk you through all the options.

Meet u/[deleted], whose dog suddenly got sick, and it turned out he caught leptospirosis, which was very serious as he deteriorated fast. The OP had just swapped both dogs' insurances when they came up for renewal and switched to a better insurance package.

The OP's dog got sick four days after the insurance package change, so now he's not covered for this illness. The OP got the dog to the hospital, where its life was saved, but it was given a bill of £7,000.

The couple paid half and promised to pay the rest in installments, but the interest kept accruing. The OP's partner was of the opinion that the OP should have put the dog down instead.

Read the full story below.

The OP Writes

The OP had just swapped both the dogs insurances at they came up for renewal

The OP would make monthly payments and pay as soon as possible but they want all money now

The OP's partner also loves the dogs lots but he’s a worrier

It's never simple to decide to put a dog to sleep. In addition to your sorrow, you might have a lot of inquiries about the euthanasia procedure.

Does it hurt your dog in any way? Can you watch it happen with your dog in the room?

What is the price? Even though it's difficult to imagine, knowing what's coming can help you get through a challenging period.

Here are what Redditors have to say regarding the story.

This Redditor would get a bank loan or any loan

They are not willing to compromise

This Redditor cannot say anymore than this

This Redditor is glad never to have faces this dilemma with a younger animal

Saying you should have put the dog down is insensitive

You are the only one that can decide

This Redditor does not value pets like the OP does

You absolutely have to be prepared for pets

Make sure the coverage date overlaps in the future

Dogs can contract leptospirosis through bites from infected animals, eating infected tissues, or consuming carcasses if their mucous membranes (or skin with any wound, such as a cut or scrape) come into touch with urine-contaminated dirt, water, food, or bedding. So it's understandable why the OP desired to save her cherished dog.

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Maryjane