It really depends on the situation.
I spent about $2000 in the course of six weeks on (mostly) diagnostics for my cat (who was eventually diagnosed with FLUTD) earlier this year when she was having issues. Absolutely worth it. She's doing very well now, and it's very well managed - she has a good quality of life.
If my elderly pet was diagnosed with cancer, and I could spend 5k or 10k or whatever on treatments that might buy a couple more months...probably not. I'd hug my dog, make them as comfortable as possible, and enjoy the time we have left.
I have ways of paying for things. I have a pet savings account, I have CareCredit, etc. I am planning on looking into pet insurance with future pets, all of mine are too old.
I spent about $2000 in the course of six weeks on (mostly) diagnostics for my cat (who was eventually diagnosed with FLUTD) earlier this year when she was having issues. Absolutely worth it. She's doing very well now, and it's very well managed - she has a good quality of life.
If my elderly pet was diagnosed with cancer, and I could spend 5k or 10k or whatever on treatments that might buy a couple more months...probably not. I'd hug my dog, make them as comfortable as possible, and enjoy the time we have left.
I have ways of paying for things. I have a pet savings account, I have CareCredit, etc. I am planning on looking into pet insurance with future pets, all of mine are too old.