More than half of Canadians own a pet and for many pet owners, their cat, or dog, or bird is part of the family. But, the cost of these furry friends have many people faced with tough decisions. According to a recent survey from Abacus Data, nearly three quarters of Canadian pet owners say their veterinarian fees are high and lead to stress. The same survey found that among pet owners 77 per cent support government rules or regulations on the fees that vet clinics can charge.

Our question: What happened when you were faced with a sky-high veterinary bill? How did you cope?