Ian and Carol, there are no right and wrong answers to any questions.
They are just there to weed out the people who abswer the questions about vetcare like so:
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How much would you be willing to spend on vet bills and other expenses for your rats?
our vet says its cheaper to buy another rat, so we have listened to his advice in the past, and would seek more from you if they get ill.
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or another corker...
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Would you be willing to fund major intervention (like surgery) should your rats need it and how will this be paid for?
no, as rats never recover and always die under gas, so we cull them at home instead
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I don't believe putting rats through unnecessary surgeries or treatments which i know wont work, but i do try and do whats best for them.
before finding my current excellent vet, i went through 6 in a 8 month period...and its hard to find the balance between those who will try to squeeze money out of you, and those who just don't give a toss and would rather put a rat to sleep than try medications for a simple respiratory problem.
same with owners, there are those will try everything to cling on to their animals, even though its prolonging the inevitable, and then there are those who don't care....
its all about balance and moderation and using common sense, hence why the questions.