i lost my dog to bloat.

please read the following...

i rushed my dog in to the emergency after noticing his distended stomach and he was not comfortable.

i had my dog euthanized given the following factors:

- he had acute bloat
- i was told chances of surviving operation was 65%
- cost was to range between $3500 - $6000 for treatment (is this normal??)
- he was 9 yrs 3 months old



i am so sad, i miss him so much and am filled with grief and regret.

- he was STRONG. walked every day.
- simba was a make neutered lab/dane mix
- what a wonderful dog

i am tearing myself apart with questions. we could have found the money...

could someone please tell me

a) that i did the right thing
or
b) i did the WRONG thing

and why?

THANK YOU - STEFAN