That sounds like a good plan. But just as an example how quickly things can add up: Zoey who is not even 4yrs old has cancer; to date over the past two wks we have spent $1500, her first six months of treatment are forecasted to cost $5000, and that is baring unforeseen emergencies.
Magic's b ack injurie sustained 3yrs ago, has cost about $10K and last year I stopped counting.
Karma the cat is the cheapest so far his medical condition has put as back only about $1k.
Razzle has no medical conditions; but all his pre breeding tests are ~$1K.
We have recently reviewed our doggy account(s) and have decided to add another $250 a month.
I am seriously considering with my next puppy to buy a good insurance plan; but it would have to cover a whole slew of things.
Also as a further note: We will be doing titering on our oldest dog and that will be another $400 or so. I don't want if I can help it give him another vaccine over his lifetime. He is entering his mid/late years. So just regular vet care can go up.
Razzle: gets all his shots separately and that bumps the bill up by an additional vet visit each time.
Zoey: I have no idea what we shall do with vs a vs vaccines and most particularly heartworm. I have to talk with the oncologist about the heartworm meds.
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