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Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama  I thought it was interesting to read that the incidence of pyometra in intact females is 25% before the age of 10. One of my parents rescues many years ago had the condition when we found her dumped and abused in the canyon. Aside from being very expensive to treat, I remember how sick she was and how much pain the poor little thing was in. Aside from not wanting to have an oops litter, the memory of her suffering is one of the reasons I spay all my dogs.
This is just my opinion, but saying that it's ok not to spay because if something happens because you have insurance is kind of like saying it's ok to not wear a seat belt because you have health insurance. What's a little pain and suffering as long as the bills get paid? |
Yeah I agree, when Joey's not feeling well I just go nutty, I'd rather have the pain than see him suffer. He had eye ulceration several years ago and wouldn't eat, and the doctor said that they are extremely painful. Fortunately, the drops eased the condition right away, but if I had to see him suffer for days, I would have been devastated. I believe that it’s us to us to do all the preventative treatment we can. I’m wondering now if the OP just wanted a vent thread, because it doesn’t seem like she’s open to any suggestions.