Has your pet received specialty veterinary care (radiology, internal medicine and so forth)?

Has your pet received specialty veterinary care (radiology, internal medicine and so forth)?
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I have a friend whose husky fell off his doghouse and sustained a spinal cord injury. She paid out of pocket for all kinds of specialized treatment for him including radiology, surgery, and acupuncture. None of it was covered by any kind of pet insurance. On the upside about four months out the dog is up and walking and on the mend! I have another friend who paid for ACL surgery for her dog, this dog also recovered.
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