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How an Emergency Fund Covers a Pet Emergency
When your dog swallows a sock or your cat needs surgery, the bill can land like a surprise tax. In this episode, Lucas and Luna dig into the real numbers behind a pet emergency — from a $1,500 foreign-body surgery to ongoing care for a diabetic cat — and why the standard advice to 'just have an emergency fund' often misses the mark. They explore how to think about your deductible, why pet insurance isn't always worth it, and how to build a pet-specific buffer into your existing fund without breaking your budget. With a concrete example from a listener who faced a $4,000 vet…
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