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Pet owners pay thousands of pounds to save their animals' lives
- Kobi the cat required a £21,000 surgery to repair a heart defect, a rare and costly procedure.
- The surgery blocked extra arteries feeding the heart to treat early heart failure in Kobi.
- Owners used insurance and grants to cover a significant portion of the cost.
- Vets say rising costs may deter owners from seeking treatment for pets.
- Peggy the Jack Russell recovered after keyhole surgery to close a feeding artery.
- Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists is among the UK's largest specialist-led centres.
- Kobi’s owners described him as a much-loved family member needing treatment.
- The case followed routine vet checks in early 2025 that signaled a problem.
- Experts compare the veterinary hospital setup to human hospitals for complex care.
- The story emphasizes empathy for pets and the emotional cost of treatment decisions.
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