Sickness

[b24082]

Do you have any examples of frogs with advanced stages of sickness that were able to be cured completely by a vet? If you do have an example, how much did it cost? I would bet any treatment would cost hundreds of dollars, for a $20 frog (or $50 in CN), that has a very very very low chance of succeeding.

maybe that "low low chance" is worth it to people who care about their pets. Herpguy, are you broke or something? Why get a pet if you cannot afford to take care of it, even in worst case scenarios. lol this guy.

[Lija]

I'll tell this, check a thread in frog section about how an extraordinary young man picked up a very badly injured bullfrog that he found outside and what measures ( and expenses) he took in order to save him. I can only imagine how his parents were proud and i can only pray that my daughters would do the same in similar situation.
as for costs, i DONT CARE how much it costs when it comes to anyone i love or care about, pets included, but in my decision i would consider quality of life/ amount of suffering he is facing after treatment if such possible. Friend of mine just spent close to 10 000$ for 2 surgeries on her dog, that kind of people i want my kids to be when they grow up. I said it a lot and will say it again, you are responsible for whoever you have "tamed" if you don't funds/resources to support a pet and take care of necessary vet bills if needed, don't get it and the price tag has nothing to do with it.

from my favorite book ever:

“I am looking for friends. What does that mean -- tame?"

"It is an act too often neglected," said the fox. "It means to establish ties."

"To establish ties?"

"Just that," said the fox. "To me, you are still nothing more than a little boy who is just like a hundred thousand other little boys. And I have no need of you. And you, on your part, have no need of me. To you I am nothing more than a fox like a hundred thousand other foxes. But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world....”
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry