Take the bite out of vet bills
Last month we laid our 16-year-old chihuahua Puk to rest. Despite a lifetime of good health, an overnight stroke saw the little chap head downhill fast. It didn’t take Dr Doolittle to work out that euthanasia was the kindest option. The clinic staff were sympathetic and professional. No problems there. What surprised me was the cost. A few minutes with the vet, a couple of ml of barbiturate, and the bill was close to $200.
In Puk’s case, it was clear he was all out of options given his advanced years. However, a
