Just spent $97 on cat number three.

[Critters2]

Shamu was peeing outside the box, not grooming, generally acting like he didn't feel well. So, off to the vet. He was there overnight, has a UTI and the beginning of crystals in his urine. They also gave him a "lion cut" because his coat was matted. And sent him home with antibiotics and prescription food.

People wonder why I don't have kids. Well, if I saved for them to college, what would I pay the critter expenses with?!

[Parche]

1. Thats A Pisser

I remember when my kitty had a bladder infection, she peed all over, couldnt help it....but
the medicine helped..........:hi: :hug:

[Critters2]

2. Parche!

It is a pisser! He was peein' all over, too. Hopefully, this'll stop that!

[SemiCharmedQuark]

3. I adopted a cat recently. Last week, I noticed he was panting. I was desperate so I called all

over for a place that would take him as a walk in. The *only* place that would was Banfield. It cost me 518.00 (xrays, ultrasound, etc.) to find out that sometimes cats "just do that". *sigh*

[Critters2]

4. OMG!! You've been ripped off!! To charge you that much for something not needing treatment,

unbelievabl! We don't have a Banfield around here, but if we should get one, I'll know to stay away! Sorry this happened to you...but yes, it makes Shamu's $97 bill seem much more palatable!


Thanks for adopting your kitty, btw, and for being a careful kitty mom! :hi:

[SemiCharmedQuark]

5. After the my Koda passed away at only five from Kidney disease, the vet told me I was not paying

close enough attention. So I wanted to be absolutely sure that nothing was going to happen to Basil. My vet was closed...I thought Banfield would be ok. Never again. Unless I have to.

All of my kitties are rescues and I love them to bits! That's how I talked down the husband from hysteria when he found out about that bill...I said that since Basil was free, think of it as getting a brand new pedigree cat!

[DainBramaged]

7. Most of my kittehs through the years have lived very long lives

and for the Vet to tell you you weren't paying enough attention is absurd. Seeing that you adopt your babies, and have more than a clue, I am glad there was nothing wrong with Basil.

Now pictures are in order.

[LiberalEsto]

6. Feed him yogurt

My two kitties were having urinary tract problems. I called my friend who is a veterinarian to make an appointment for them. She said it wasn't necessary to come in. Just start giving them a tablespoon each of plain yogurt every day, and call back if it doesn't help. She said including plain yogurt in their diet would help prevent future problems.

It solved the urinary problem pretty fast.

Now I have a new problem. They adore yogurt. Any time I open a yogurt container, they can hear it from the other end of the house, and they rush to the kitchen to demand their fair share.

[stuntcat]

8. I feel that..

That's what we're so carefully saving for.. so we can get cat surgery every few years :* It's worth it though (when you've forgotten about all the money) the Happy Cat Times.

[Critters2]

9. Shamu is fast asleep right next to me on the sofa, reminding me that it's worth it! nt

[DeepBlueC]

13. yeah, it's worth it

100 per cent.

[DeepBlueC]

10. That sounds like a bargain!

I had the vet come to the house to take blood from two cats last week and it cost $231.00. Then another $60 or so (per month) for the prescription.

[Critters2]

11. It could've been worse. But this was on top of $131 the week before for his older brother.

It starts to add up. How are your kitties?

[DeepBlueC]

12. good news & bad news

Marcus needs a higher dose of methimazole for his hyperthyroidism which is manageable but my neighbor's cat, the other patient, who would move in here if she could, has a tumor in her abdomen. She has been looking cadaverous, even though I have been supplying food for her for 18 months and feeding her whenever she comes to visit. The prognosis for her is not good, but all we can do in the meantime is feed her enough so that there are nutrients left for her when the tumor has had its fill. And that is a very great deal. Vet says she is not in pain at this point. She has not been well cared for, despite my efforts. In my view if a cat is losing weight you seek veterinary advice but at the very least try feeding more and more often. It has been a very sad and very frustrating experience.

On the bright side, all four of my own cats are sleek and healthy, even Marcus, despite his hyperthyroidism. But I did want better news for the little one who comes to me for refuge.