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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
True, but it isn't like there is a Red Book for dogs. Cars get written off when the cost to repair exceeds the value of the vehicle. Pets are cheap to buy, but emotional investment is worth a lot. However yes, a court could ultimately decide a $9000 vet bill is excessive and leave the pet owner to cover the difference if they so choose.
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There isn't a judge in Alberta who would make this ruling. The laws in Alberta are pretty clear in regards to dog bites and if the vet says the dog can be saved then it will be saved and the person responsible for the dog bite will be liable to cover it.
How is vet bill excessive anyways? did the dog not have his lung collapsed? should the doctor cut the bill in half so it isn't excessive? Excessive means "more than necessary", so unless you can prove the vet is charging too much then it is absolutely necessary to save the dog's life.