I read an interesting article last week about pet prescriptions. In it, a North Carolina couple spent thousands of dollars in meds just so their pet can stay healthy.
According to the Animal Health Institute, Americans bought $2.9 billion in pet drugs in 2005. At first, I was very surprised -- but come to think of it, I've contributed to that number. My dog and I have waited it out when the vet's office has been full. My family and I have spent a number of late nights at the animal ER and never have we been the only ones there.
I know lots of people who consider their pet a member of the family. I also know a number of people who will pay the extra money for special diets and medication just so their pet can be healthy. Then there's the other couple of people I know people who think a dog is "just" a dog.
What do you think about all this money being spent on their care?
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