They Thought my Dog had Leukemia (Why You Need an Emergency Fund)
This week we took the dog to the vet because we thought she was beginning to get arthritis (she’s 12) because of some trouble she’s had walking. To make a long story a little shorter—the vet found some swelling in a lymph node and wanted to run blood tests because leukemia can be the cause of the swelling and the weakness in her legs.
Well, they ran the blood work and it turns out that she doesn’t have leukemia, and the swelling was just a benign fatty tissue. But, they also did x-rays to find out why she’s been limping. They didn’t find anything there either.
My adorable dog got a clean bill of health after much worrying; but all of this cost us over $550. Thank goodness for that emergency fund!
If you don’t have an emergency fund, this post about thinking about emergency funds as insurance might help convince you (and there are some good links at the bottom.)
Hey girl, I’m doing a series this week on financial emergencies- gonnalink to this on Saturday- glad your dog is better!
Another way to think of an emergency fund is as another tool for avoiding credit card debt. Having even $500 in the bank can save considerable interest charges down the road.
I’m glad your dog is better. Remember that Friday (June 22nd) is Take Your Dog to Work Day!