Vet Bill ---- holy..!

Trilby · 12-18-2009, 09:22 AM

My oldest and dearest kitty, Carly, has a flea allergy - a bad flea allergy. She also lives with a Jack Russel, a kitten and a 9 year old tabby. The tabby and the Russel go outside as do her hoomans. Despite efforts to keep natty fleas OUT, one got IN. She got a horrible reaction which necessitated a visit to the vet.

She got the exam and two injections (antibiotic and steroid)
and ear wash and "ear discharge analysis"
shaving of really bad areas
nail trim
oral antibiotics
oral anithistamine
topical cream
ear medicine

advantage anti-flea medicine for the JR, the tabby and the kitteh.

Cost?

guess! Guess!!!!! There's a poll up there, so guess!

Sundae · 12-18-2009, 09:31 AM

Before my escape to Aylesbury, Diz had a weepy eye.
I did what I normally do - bathed it with a mild salt solution and kept an eye on it (no poor pun intended). But as we were being taken in by the 'rents, who have a far older cat, I felt I had better get a vet check it out, in case it was a symptom of a more serious illness.

Came away with antibiotic pills AND cream. So I had the cost of both and the consultation. In and out within 5 minutes, £80 (approx $70). Ker-ching! Of course I'm not used to medical fees because of the NHS. Perhaps £80 is normal for a quick appointment.

Anyway, I'm sure if I'd left it with just my attention, he'd have been fine.

I voted >$200. But looking again at all you got I'd probably guess <$200!

Trilby · 12-18-2009, 09:32 AM

I will tell you that I was there for well over an hour. they weighed her, shaved her, clipped her and gave her the two shots and the ear wash...

xoxoxoBruce · 12-18-2009, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

£80 (approx $70). Ker-ching!

Wouldn't that be $140?

Shawnee123 · 12-18-2009, 09:38 AM

My Taj has a flea allergy too. Gaines made some trips outdoors and brought her back some skin-eaters, and her hair around her neck fell out. She looked like an old, skinny, lion. Poor girl. She's all fixed now, and preventive care in place. I won't tell you what it cost me...but I hope you got the Santy Clause treatment with an "it's all free!"

I say that because my vet, a nice old-farmer-type vet, would throw us some free treatments on occasion back in the day.

SamIam · 12-18-2009, 09:38 AM

I bet they charged at least $200.00. The vet is every bit as expensive as the doctor and there's no insurance. I need to start a kitty savings account now while mine are both still healthy!

Sundae · 12-18-2009, 09:39 AM

Just corrected my original post - I had £80 = $70!!!

Yes, it must have been well over $200.
Unless you gave the vet a BJ.
In which case I am seething with envy.
All our vets are either ginger or South African, but even with those social handicaps they have never given the slightest indication they will reduce bills for sexual favours. The meanies.

Sundae · 12-18-2009, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Wouldn't that be $140?

Realised before I read this, so corrected in my later post. But yes, I am terrible at maths.

monster · 12-18-2009, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

I voted >$200. But looking again at all you got I'd probably guess <$200!

Did you get these signs mixed up or am I just missing a joke here?

> = more than
< = less than, right?

I just went out for exercise and breakfast, I think they scrambled my brain rather than the eggs....

Sundae · 12-18-2009, 10:02 AM

I am terrible at maths.
Worse than I even knew.

Thank goodness Customs are too, because for the last three years I've been using my own assumption of those symbols.

wolf · 12-18-2009, 11:17 AM

I voted for the completely unrealistic, but heartwarming option.

It is Christmas, after all.

Trilby · 12-18-2009, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf

I voted for the completely unrealistic, but heartwarming option.

It is Christmas, after all.

yes, it's christmas...

...for MY VET!

was 203.00 dollars! So much for the Honey Baked Ham! Looks like it'll be tacos again this Christmas!!

classicman · 12-18-2009, 11:40 AM

Similar experience on my end about a month ago. $183.00.
Where is petcare reform when you need it?

BrianR · 12-18-2009, 01:01 PM

They do have a form of pet health insurance...ask your vet.

We utilise a pet credit card with a $3000 limit on it. If it costs more than that to help the critter, well, it's been great knowing you! That has helped with the big bills, allowing our pets to get what they need and we get to pay on timed payments. I think we're down to $2000 now.

Aside: I think our German Shepherd came back from her spaying Tuesday with a few fleas. I found one on a Shih Tzu, and more on each after giving six dogs a bath yesterday. Not too many, but enough to cause my wife to go around spraying Tea Tree Oil on everything. And a vow to get Frontline going on all animals asap. It's too early, but the weather has been in the sixties lately and it may be that fleas have come early. We've never had a problem before but now? In December? Sheesh.

TheMercenary · 12-18-2009, 01:14 PM

We spent $5000, collectively, on the Thong Eater when he was about 1 1/2 yrs old. I will never do that again.

View Poll Results: How much did the VET cost today????
100-150.00 dollars	1	5.88%
150-200.00 dollars	3	17.65%
over 200.00 dollars	8	47.06%
the vet played Santa and said, "NO CHARGE!"	5	29.41%
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12-18-2009, 09:22 AM	#1
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Vet Bill ---- holy..! My oldest and dearest kitty, Carly, has a flea allergy - a bad flea allergy. She also lives with a Jack Russel, a kitten and a 9 year old tabby. The tabby and the Russel go outside as do her hoomans. Despite efforts to keep natty fleas OUT, one got IN. She got a horrible reaction which necessitated a visit to the vet. She got the exam and two injections (antibiotic and steroid) and ear wash and "ear discharge analysis" shaving of really bad areas nail trim oral antibiotics oral anithistamine topical cream ear medicine advantage anti-flea medicine for the JR, the tabby and the kitteh. Cost? guess! Guess!!!!! There's a poll up there, so guess! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

12-18-2009, 09:31 AM	#2
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Before my escape to Aylesbury, Diz had a weepy eye. I did what I normally do - bathed it with a mild salt solution and kept an eye on it (no poor pun intended). But as we were being taken in by the 'rents, who have a far older cat, I felt I had better get a vet check it out, in case it was a symptom of a more serious illness. Came away with antibiotic pills AND cream. So I had the cost of both and the consultation. In and out within 5 minutes, £80 (approx $70). Ker-ching! Of course I'm not used to medical fees because of the NHS. Perhaps £80 is normal for a quick appointment. Anyway, I'm sure if I'd left it with just my attention, he'd have been fine. I voted >$200. But looking again at all you got I'd probably guess <$200! __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac Last edited by Sundae; 12-18-2009 at 09:42 AM. Reason: Changed back to mistake as it was noted in following posts

12-18-2009, 09:32 AM	#3
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I will tell you that I was there for well over an hour. they weighed her, shaved her, clipped her and gave her the two shots and the ear wash... __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

12-18-2009, 09:38 AM	#5
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	My Taj has a flea allergy too. Gaines made some trips outdoors and brought her back some skin-eaters, and her hair around her neck fell out. She looked like an old, skinny, lion. Poor girl. She's all fixed now, and preventive care in place. I won't tell you what it cost me...but I hope you got the Santy Clause treatment with an "it's all free!" I say that because my vet, a nice old-farmer-type vet, would throw us some free treatments on occasion back in the day. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

12-18-2009, 09:38 AM	#6
SamIam Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Not here Posts: 2,655	I bet they charged at least $200.00. The vet is every bit as expensive as the doctor and there's no insurance. I need to start a kitty savings account now while mine are both still healthy!

12-18-2009, 09:39 AM	#7
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Just corrected my original post - I had £80 = $70!!! Yes, it must have been well over $200. Unless you gave the vet a BJ. In which case I am seething with envy. All our vets are either ginger or South African, but even with those social handicaps they have never given the slightest indication they will reduce bills for sexual favours. The meanies. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

12-18-2009, 10:02 AM	#10
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I am terrible at maths. Worse than I even knew. Thank goodness Customs are too, because for the last three years I've been using my own assumption of those symbols. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

12-18-2009, 11:17 AM	#11
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I voted for the completely unrealistic, but heartwarming option. It is Christmas, after all. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

12-18-2009, 11:40 AM	#13
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Similar experience on my end about a month ago. $183.00. Where is petcare reform when you need it? __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

12-18-2009, 01:01 PM	#14
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	They do have a form of pet health insurance...ask your vet. We utilise a pet credit card with a $3000 limit on it. If it costs more than that to help the critter, well, it's been great knowing you! That has helped with the big bills, allowing our pets to get what they need and we get to pay on timed payments. I think we're down to $2000 now. Aside: I think our German Shepherd came back from her spaying Tuesday with a few fleas. I found one on a Shih Tzu, and more on each after giving six dogs a bath yesterday. Not too many, but enough to cause my wife to go around spraying Tea Tree Oil on everything. And a vow to get Frontline going on all animals asap. It's too early, but the weather has been in the sixties lately and it may be that fleas have come early. We've never had a problem before but now? In December? Sheesh. __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

12-18-2009, 01:14 PM	#15
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	We spent $5000, collectively, on the Thong Eater when he was about 1 1/2 yrs old. I will never do that again. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

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