I don’t think I’ve ever gone into much detail before about Sally – though I’m sure for some of you this is nothing new, I was told on acquiring Sal that pet insurance really was a good idea, yet it was only in time that I came to realise how much I would need it.
She was 5 years old when she came to live with me, a poor thing scared of her own shadow, and she’s a very different dog now. Sadly sometimes though you can still see the fears emerge for where it is hidden deep inside.
For the first year it was easy the only big expense having been having her spayed. But then things started to go downhill, she was limping badly, we could hardly make it to the end of the road without her starting to violently shake one leg. On taking her to the vets we found her both her knee joint had worn, one to point there was nothing holding it place it just slipped about freely, the only thing that could be done was a very expensive operation to re-groove her worst knee to start with. I think I went white with shock when I heard the ‘all going well’ price, how could I afford to get Sal back into tip top condition! That was until I remembered I was covered! So Sal could get a new knee!
And of course she did – sometimes I wonder if it was such a great idea, at 11 years old she can jump high enough to give me a good old head butt when I go to near her lead and over excitement kicks in. But to be honest with you it’s amazing to know she’s safe and protected whatever comes up be it her other knee needs doing in the future or any other medical condition. I know I can afford to give her the best treatment which to me is priceless.
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15 thoughts on “A little more about Sally.”
She’s lovely! I’d always buy pet insurance as a back up. You never know when you need it.
So true – I’ve actually just had to put in a claim as well as she had to have a lump removed (benign had the results today) would have been so worrying if I hadn’t of known I was covered. x
Pet insurance should be compulsory – its so sad seeing pets, especially dogs, with visible pain and obvious need for medical attention and not getting the care and treatment they need. I wouldn’t mind but there are alternatives – the PDSA, for instance, will treat any pet if you are in receipt of benefits including Council Tax and yet people do not use this service – pets should not suffer needlessly! I am so happy for both you and Sally that it has all turned out great in the end xx
I have to admit I don’t get not going to the vets with a pet – even my hamsters go if they need to, I wouldn’t even think about leaving any animal without medical treatment – so I have to agree I think it should be as well. It’s not much in the long run when it could save your pets life. Fingers crossed they will never be ill and never need to go to the vets (bar yearly check ups) but that’s pretty unlikely like us, we all need the doctors at some point. x
Aww its nice to hear she is doing so well! A couple of years ago I had a house rabbit who developed an abcess on her jaw. Didn’t have pet insurance and spent hundreds on operations and travel to a specialist vet 50 miles away. Would have done anything to help her but sadly she didn’t make it. In hindsight I’m not convinced she really had much chance of getting over it and it may have been kinder not to have put her through it. I know there’s lots of training involved and overheads but I think vet fees are ridiculously high and not really in the interests of the animals which they profess to want to help! Interestingly I just tried to get a quote from Petplan for my nearly 7 year old rabbit and was told that they don’t provide cover for rabbits over 4 years old!
Aww bless poor thing – you never quite know what’s for the best, you did what you thought at the time so don’t beat yourself up about it – I’m sure you gave her a wonderful life. .
There seems to be that ‘age’ with all pets where they stop wanting to cover them I think it’s around 10 in dogs. It’s all very odd. Keep trying with different insurers though as they all have different rules so you never know what the next one might say x
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She’s lovely! I’d always buy pet insurance as a back up. You never know when you need it.
aww she is a lovely dog I hope she continues to jump and enjoy her life without the need of anymore treatment x
Oh bless her she’s gorgeous!
So true – I’ve actually just had to put in a claim as well as she had to have a lump removed (benign had the results today) would have been so worrying if I hadn’t of known I was covered. x
Thank you so much
I hope she does as well she deserves a great later life. x
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Thanks goodness for insurance
I think it’s irresponsible to have pets and not insure them 
She is gorgeous and glad she got the operation 
It’s crazy isn’t it, I guess some don’t realise though what a huge help it can be. xx
Awww such a cute dog!! I am glad she is ok
Pet insurance should be compulsory – its so sad seeing pets, especially dogs, with visible pain and obvious need for medical attention and not getting the care and treatment they need. I wouldn’t mind but there are alternatives – the PDSA, for instance, will treat any pet if you are in receipt of benefits including Council Tax and yet people do not use this service – pets should not suffer needlessly! I am so happy for both you and Sally that it has all turned out great in the end xx
I have to admit I don’t get not going to the vets with a pet – even my hamsters go if they need to, I wouldn’t even think about leaving any animal without medical treatment – so I have to agree I think it should be as well. It’s not much in the long run when it could save your pets life. Fingers crossed they will never be ill and never need to go to the vets (bar yearly check ups) but that’s pretty unlikely like us, we all need the doctors at some point. x
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Aww its nice to hear she is doing so well! A couple of years ago I had a house rabbit who developed an abcess on her jaw. Didn’t have pet insurance and spent hundreds on operations and travel to a specialist vet 50 miles away. Would have done anything to help her but sadly she didn’t make it. In hindsight I’m not convinced she really had much chance of getting over it and it may have been kinder not to have put her through it. I know there’s lots of training involved and overheads but I think vet fees are ridiculously high and not really in the interests of the animals which they profess to want to help! Interestingly I just tried to get a quote from Petplan for my nearly 7 year old rabbit and was told that they don’t provide cover for rabbits over 4 years old!
Aww bless poor thing
– you never quite know what’s for the best, you did what you thought at the time so don’t beat yourself up about it – I’m sure you gave her a wonderful life. 
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There seems to be that ‘age’ with all pets where they stop wanting to cover them I think it’s around 10 in dogs. It’s all very odd. Keep trying with different insurers though as they all have different rules so you never know what the next one might say
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