Category Archives: myths

Poll: Finances Dominate Medical Decisions When it Comes to Our Pets

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About three months ago, I commented on an essay in Newsweek by a veterinary oncologist who, among other things, said that “pet owners routinely rack up $10,000 bills” to save the lives of their pets.  As I said at the time, that vet doesn’t service pets and their owners in my neighborhood, where few of … Continue reading Poll: Finances Dominate Medical Decisions When it Comes to Our Pets →

Drake & Sobsey: “Let’s put this pet theory to sleep” on MercatorNet

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About a month ago, I wrote two blog entries dealing with the mythology vs. the reality of pet euthanasia. It’s an important topic, since euthanasia advocates often say something along the lines of “we can put a suffering dog to sleep, but we make humans suffer.” All the variations on this theme imply that all … Continue reading Drake & Sobsey: “Let’s put this pet theory to sleep” on MercatorNet →