by Patrick Appel
Hal Herzog sets some boundaries:
Spending $10,000 on chemotherapy for your beloved golden retriever is no more unethical than spending it on a two-week vacation in Tuscany. There are, however, exceptions. The first exception is when the money spent on your pet imposes a significant burden on the people in your life – for example, if it comes at the expense of feeding your children or paying the rent. The second is when the treatment is likely to be deleterious to your pet’s quality of life.
The Dish 