| Consider the Animal, Not Just the Cost The question of whether to spend $20,000 on a pet isn't just a matter of money; I would have to first evaluate the effect of the procedure on the animal's welfare. There is also an important difference between people and pets. That distinction matters when you are thinking about how a treatment will affect quality of life. A pet does not understand this. The high cost of certain procedures is also a concern. If this procedure would truly improve the pet's quality of life and you are wealthy, it would be ethical to choose to do it. That said, it is also ethical to have a pet even if you can not afford costly procedures. The person should provide basic veterinary procedures such as vaccinations, heartworm treatment, spaying and flea control. When the animal starts to suffer from age-related problems, the individual should decide to euthanize it. |
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
Consider the Animal, Not Just the Cost
