This is a great article showing the potential costs of dog ownership. One can see the recurring/daily costs of owning a dog...as well as what the costs can be when a major health crisis arises.
For crisis planning, many owners rely on one (or more) of the following:
--An emergency credit card, set aside for their pets
--Current approval for
Care Credit
--Personal savings plan/fund set aside for pet emergencies
--Assurance that general finances/economic status covers all needs, including unforeseen emergencies
--Pet Health Insurance that helps cover major health issues (
article)