Diagnosis (x-rays, exams, meds, etc) = $1682
Total cost of amputation surgery = $3664
Approximate cost of chemotherapy (6 doses of Carboplatin) = $3644
Prescription Medicine to date = $237
Follow up office visits/chest x-rays = $729
Seeing Bruiser’s beautiful face every day = PRICELESS
The above numbers are the actual totals that we have spent on Bruiser thus far! As of today, we have spent approximately $9,956 on Bruiser’s Osteosarcoma diagnosis and subsequent care.
This number does not include the premium dog food we feed him, the supplements we include in his diet, the adaptations we have made to our house (mainly rugs), the cost of his harness and booties, treats, etc. The numbers do include treatment at a state-of-the-art facility, 6 doses of chemo (as opposed to 4 doses), and the cost of the metronomic therapy.
I do not share this information as a way complain, rather to offer a snapshot of cost for the person with a newly diagnosed dog. There is no denying that treatment is expensive. My husband and I work very low paying jobs (social worker and teacher), but we feel Bruiser is worth every penny. If we could go back in time, we would make the same decisions. After all, what is money if you cannot spend it on those who are important in your life?