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When a pet gets sick or injured, vet bills can soar, leaving owners with tough decisions. According to SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center in Fairfax, walking into the emergency room costs $100; resetting a broken bone can cost up to $6,000. Cancer treatments can run as high as $15,000 for chemotherapy and radiation.

Pet owners often say they would do anything to save their animal. How much would you spend—or have you spent—to care for a pet? Let us know in the comments below.

Print | 15. Sep 2008 |

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