Someday, I’ll add up everything I’ve spent (which is A LOT) trying to help Lilly’s canine generalized anxiety and somewhat severe social phobia of people and dogs. For now, however, here’s a recap of very recent spending:
- Veterinary exam and detailed blood work to rule out medical causes ($357)
- Dog behaviorist consult, with 3 months support via phone/email ($275)
- Gas to drive to CSU for consult ($32)
- New anxiety meds x 6 weeks ($150)
- New higher-value treats ($10)
- DAP (dog appeasing pheromone) diffuser and more DAP ($26)
TOTAL since late June 2008: about $850
Cody’s fancy shoulder surgery cost me more than my first car.
I sometimes wonder if I would be a millionaire if it weren’t for my dogs!