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To those who see their pets as family, would you take the same measures or spend the same money as you would for a human relative in regards to medical treatment for your pet?

Asked by Hypocrisy_Central (26879points) October 23rd, 2016

I have heard often online and off, that people see their pets as part of the family of their ”furry kids”, however, if it came to a very serious illness that required extensive treatment, or operations would you spend the same money on your pet as you would if it were your son, daughter, or parents? I know people if their child needed a special but expensive surgery that was not covered by insurance they would be willing to jettison the vehicles, sell of the toys (bass boat, jet skis, etc.), sell or take out a second mortgage on the house, etc. If you see your pets as family are you willing to make that deep of a sacrifice for them that they may gain more life even if it is less than a year? If it were your children from your loins would you?

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