IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN -- REMINDER TO GET PET INSURANCE!

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

In the last 24 hours I've seen stories of Pets in the ER.  I also know of several others that are undergoing very expensive treatments for digestion issues or cancer.  One of these stories was just this morning when Brittany said she spent the night at the ER Vet because her Doodle Calle who never counter surfs got into and ate several pieces of dark chocolate.  One of the things she said was that when they told her they would get her an estimate she told them to just do what they thought they needed to do to help Calle.  She was able to keep all of her focus on Calle because she didn't  have to worry about the bill, she has Pet Insurance.  Instead of standing there in shock at the estimate and trying to say how am I going to pay this, or can't you skip any of this or something, I don't have this kind of money, she was able to just focus on Calle.  

Just the other day I saw someone in a post on FB refer to Pet Insurance as a Scam.  I of course had to respectfully disagree with him because I personally know that it works.  Are there some out there that are ... that is quite possible.  However, if you do your homework you can get a plan that works for you and works for your budget.  Veterinerary care has come so far in the last several years that the costs are sky rocketing.  Don't be one of those that figures that out when you end up in the ER Vet at two in the morning because your Doodle won't stop vomiting.  One night at an ER Vet can easily be over $1000.  

I don't put this here to debate this issue.  I know that there are those that have savings accounts with tens of thousands of dollars that they don't mind if they have to use to pay a Vet.  I don't happen to be one of those people.  There are also those that think they'll just put the premium in the bank each month in case something happens.  What if something happens tomorrow or next week.  It is just like homeowners or car insurance.  We have it just in case.  I'll gladly pay each month if I never need it because that means my doodles are healthy.  But, on the off chance, I don't have to worry.

I just repeatedly put this out there because I want our new doodle owners to think about this now, before they have pre-existing conditions, because then it is too late.

Do some research, see what you think.  If you have any questions, I'm happy to answer to the best of my knowledge or opinion.   

[Brittney & Cally]

Yes! Pet insurance was the best thing I ever did! I actually signed up for it a week before I even picked Cally up! It took that added stress away when your in panic mode! They are already processing our claim. Thanks for sharing Sheri!

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Valuable reminder. Once again I am playing the waiting game to see how sick Bella or Murphy will get after they (or one, not sure who) consumed a whole container of Earth Balance Organic Buttery Spread. Great that it doesnt have GMO's but it has 33 servings at 9 gr of Fat each. YICKS.  300 grams of fat in one sitting. I don't know exactly how or if this can affect them, but I seem to play this wait and see game a lot lately. As they get older they are getting into more and more things. I realize I have been very busy with babies and grandkids, but geez, their 4.5 and 6 yrs old! Thought they'd grow out of this.

So I'm keeping my pet insurance no matter what. It's about $500-600 a yr for them together, but one ER visit can easily cost that and much more.  

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

What you worry about when they ingest this much fat is pancreatitis. When Jane's Guinness was hospitalized with pancreatitis, the bill was several thousand dollars, I think. Thank Dog for insurance.

I hope your doodles will be fine.  

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

So far they are showing no signs of Pancreatitis and that was my first thought as I looked at the ingredients. It's not quite 24 hours since ingestion so I will continue to watch and wait over the weekend. I just can't seem to stay on top of what they will get into next! I do remember when Guinness had pancreatitis and how miserable it was for him and Jane as well.  It's good to know that if either ends up in the weekend emergency vet this weekend, I too can do whatever I feel needs to be done to help them without worry of cost. 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

It is good to know, but I hope it doesn't happen. :) 

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Thanks, so do I.  Sounds very painful for them. I know it is for humans.  I'm staying nearby all weekend to keep an eye on them. 

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Glad your little rascals are doing okay, Sue!

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Thanks Ricki, they sure are two little rascals too.  Makes me wonder why I spend so much time making homemade healthy treats and buying holistic food when they eat garbage, poop, plastic, paper, pencils.....and now butter spread!  Joking of course, I know why we do it, but come on guys....show some discernment with your snacking choices already!!!!