We just spent $4500 on our dog. I know a lot of people won’t do that but we could afford it and she’s part of the family.
Us, too. Our Bichon Frise got an eye ulcer in early 2015 which required specialized doggie ophthalmologist do some corneal grafting. I didn’t ask my wife how much we spent and she has never told me (some things you are better off not knowing). I feel for families that simply don’t have the means to provide that level of care for their pets.