Here is a classic example of the cost of a Pet, and Emergency Care. My Dog Molly (R.I.P.), was in great health one minute, and Dead the next. LITTERALLY. She came in from her daily Jog on the Beach, and made a throat clearing sound. I saw blood. Scooped her up, and rushed her to the Vet. Here is exactly what they did for her. Wrote me a Prescription for Carafate, to stop the bleeding. They didn't have any on hand. They took an X-Ray which showed she had Cancer from her Throat, to her Anus. Keep in mind, her appetite was GREAT, and she showed NO outward signs of anything being wrong with her until then. I looked at the X-Ray, and made the decision to euthanize her. The next day, my Husband went in to settle up the Bill, because I was so upset, that I just walked out of there. The Bill for that little bit of stuff, came up to $629.42, and I didn't have a Dog to show for it. Animals cost some serious money, but to me, it's money well spent, if you have a Healthy Dog, and Happy Dog. I have a lot of Pets, and most of my Pay Check is spent on getting the best of everything that I can. That is no exaggeration either.