This is a question regarding ethics and morals. That is why I did not post this in the pet section. Nor is this a financial question.
In a world where many people don't have enough money to afford adequate health care or even needed operations, can I justify spending money to keep my cat alive and healthy? If you say yes, is there a point monetarily where you can no longer justify the expense?
I love my cat. He is a good and faithful friend. However, these days, vet bills are considerable. Non-pet people may not realize this but gone are the days where spending $60 to $100 a year on a pet was a lot of money. That's the cost of one vet appointment. These days veterinary medicine has progressed to the point where they can do chemotherapy on a pet. It's expensive. But expense is not the question. I can justify spending a certain amount on my pet. But I wonder if it's ethically or morally "right" to "heal" my cat (no matter the cost) when humans go without needed medical attention
2006-09-02
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