[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Questions for other rat owners

[Susanne]

Hi,

Wednesday, February 19, 2003, 6:27:16 AM, macloudt at yahoo.co.uk wrote:

> So that's how an $8 rat ended up costing me $500.  And, yes, everyone 
> thought I was mad.  But I think Babette was worth it :)  IMO if you 
> have a pet you have a responsibility to give it the best possible vet 
> care, even if you have to scrounge off siblings to pay for it.

I know exactly what you mean.

Over the years we have spent hundreds of dollars in vet
bills for our gerbils and two bunnies.

We've been taking two gerbils with misaligned teeth to the
veterinarian once a month for 2 years, now, and several had
tumors removed. It may seem crazy to some people, but we'd
rather teach our daughter that a pet is a responsibility and
not just a throw away thing, when things get tough.
And we love our pets and could never just stand by and let
them suffer, if there is a way to help.

Fortunately we like to eat macaroni and cheese and
spaghetti ;)
It helps to make it until the next paycheck, if a surprise
vet bill eats up a good chunk of money.

-- 
Best regards,
 Susanne                           mailto:siskiou at earthlink.net