Having just paid $1200 in vet bills for a 13 year old Sheltie's week long stay in a vet hospital.....I hear what you're saying....
Bless you and your baby!
Vet bills can be nuts but we love our animals....
That's what you'll do if you love him. Several years ago I spend $1,300 on adouble root canal to save a couple of my dog's teeth. Some of the best money I've ever spent. Of course, I remind him of it every day.
I understand. My kittie, Potty, was caught in a beaver trap. Apparently after 24 hours the (illegal) trapper freaked out, released her, and she dragged herself home.
She was not expected to live. Once she made it clear that she WOULD live, (Thank you, great Dr. Case) she was expected to have 1 1/2-2 years max, for many of the same reasons that Barbaro is having trouble. (the weight imbalance, calcium? problems, etc.)
Potty celebrates her 10th anniversary in Dec! Best wishes to Barbaro!
P.S. I have been permanently vegetarian since the night Potty came home. Just a note.....
P.P.S. 1500$ later, too, (for the 3 surgeries, tx, etc) and it was worth it! :-)