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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / August 2004Purrs for Sammy, Please
Sammy is going in for her spay tomorrow. I know I'm just being a nervous mommy, but I'm SO scared for her. Please send purrs that things go well and she has no complications from either the anesthesia (isoflurane) or the surgery itself. Thanks! Hugs, CatNipped CatMom to: Bandit, (a.k.a. "Bitch Cat From Hell"), 14, DLH Tabby Demi, (a.k.a. "Ghost Cat"), 5, DLH Pure White Beauty Jessie, (a.k.a. "Jet Ski"), 4, DSH Tortoiseshell Samantha / Sammy, (a.k.a. "Mini Me"), 4 months, DLH Tabby http://www.gcmensa.org/Cats.html (Jessie, Demi, Bandit) http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy/ (Sammy and Bandit) http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy2/ (All my fur babies) http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy3/ (Sammy and Jessie) http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy4/ (Sammy and Jessie) Lots of purrs and best wishes for Sammy's spay to be uneventful and calming hugs for her worried meowmie (yes, I was really worried too when I took Soncek to TED four and a half years ago),  SignaturePolonca & Soncek > Sammy is going in for her spay tomorrow. I know I'm just being a > nervous mommy, but I'm SO scared for her. Please send purrs that [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy3/ (Sammy and Jessie) > http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy4/ (Sammy and Jessie) >Sammy is going in for her spay tomorrow. I know I'm just being a >nervous mommy, but I'm SO scared for her. Please send purrs that >things go well and she has no complications from either the anesthesia >(isoflurane) or the surgery itself. > > Purrs on the way for Sammy and Meowmy. We all know how difficult it is to have to take a furbaby to TED and leave them. You have all of our best wishes and purrs. Julie, Hobbes, Selena and Lacey ps: purrs for your lithotripsy as well! > Sammy is going in for her spay tomorrow. I know I'm just being a > nervous mommy, but I'm SO scared for her. Please send purrs that > things go well and she has no complications from either the anesthesia > (isoflurane) or the surgery itself. > > Thanks! Purrs that the surgery will be uneventful without complications and she will be home soon and back to her old self in a day or two. Tweed >Sammy is going in for her spay tomorrow. I know I'm just being a >nervous mommy, but I'm SO scared for her. Please send purrs that >things go well and she has no complications from either the anesthesia >(isoflurane) or the surgery itself. It's only natural to worry. Purrs for no complications and good vibes for the poor meowmie who can only wait for the good news that everything went smoothly. Regards and Purrs, O J > Sammy is going in for her spay tomorrow. I know I'm just being a > nervous mommy, but I'm SO scared for her. Please send purrs that > things go well and she has no complications from either the anesthesia > (isoflurane) or the surgery itself. Of course you are worried, that's why you are such a good Meowmie. We are sending lots of purrs for everything to go swimmingly, and for Sammy to snap back to her usual hoolikitten self afterwards. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki Email marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/frankiennikki Purrs for Sammy, and for you. If Cesca could come through a C-section/spay at the age of 7 months, I feel confident that Sammy will weather her spaying. (Of course, I am still anxious about the prospect of Nina's spaying in the future, although I'm VERY sure I don't want more little fuzzy surprises, and believe that neutering and spaying is the kindest way to cat population control. At least you know vets get a LOT of practice at this procedure, and at anesthetizing cats. Melissa > Sammy is going in for her spay tomorrow. I know I'm just being a > nervous mommy, but I'm SO scared for her. Please send purrs that [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy3/ (Sammy and Jessie) > http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy4/ (Sammy and Jessie) OK, I have confidence that the vet is the best (experience-wise) in the area. I researched clients and couldn't find any who had a bad experience, they all had nothing but praise for the clinic (and it's been there since 1976 with the senior vet who established the clinic still supervising). BUT.... When I filled out the papers for the surgery I found some "catches". The spaying was quoted at $60. Pre-surgical labs would be an additional $56 - but, OK, that's pretty much standard here, and with Sammy being young and healthy, I didn't feel that was necessary. However, if you want your pet to have IV fluids (and there was a "warning" saying that fluids during surgery would aid the surgery itself and in the recovery and if there was an emergency and medications had to be given, the IV would be necessary) it would cost an additional $36. If you want your pet to have pain medications at the clinic it would be an additional $30. If you want your pet to have pain medications to bring home it would be an additional $10 - $25!!!! Now, it's not that I mind paying more than quoted to have the best care for my kitten (well, OK, I mind a little bit). What really bothers me is that if you choose NOT to pay this your pet would not be given IV fluids and would not be given anything for pain (which I think is downright cruel - having gone through a hysterectomy myself, I can't imagine not having had pain meds!!!). Another thing that set me off... As I was filling out the forms for surgery, a mother and her daughter came in with a part-Siamese kitten. The daughter was holding the kitten up to her shoulder like a baby. The mother then told the desk clerk she was there for spaying and declawing. I couldn't help myself, I turned around with a VERY distressed look on my face and said, "Oh no, you're not going to declaw her!?!!". The daughter said, "Yeah, you see how she's clawing my shoulder?" (the kitten was just holding herself up by holding on to her blouse). The mother said, "Yeah, all our cats are declawed." They both said it with such an attitude that I knew arguing would not help, but I felt REALLY sh*tty. I wrote a huge "DO NOT (underlined 5 times) DECLAW" on the form I was filling out and told desk clerk also (with a look in my eyes that said LAW SUIT if they made a "mistake". This incident got me wondering again about the vet who would do this so routinely, so I picked up one of the cat care brochures from the counter to read after I got to work. What I read horrified me. The vet was telling clients that declawing cats was no big deal, that their behavior did not change after declawing, and that cats didn't even know that they had been declawed after the surgery!!!!!!!! In other words they were pushing this procedure as a revenue gathering operation. I am really going to search for another vet in my area after this - hopefully one who specializes in cats and has a better philosophy about them and who is NOT just in it for the money (as good as these vets are reputed to be, that's the only conclusion I can come to after my experiences this morning). Anyway, I'm sitting here bawling my eyes out about Sammy (and about the other poor little kitty). She is so trusting, was so scared to be put into the "doctor box" and LEFT at TED, so innocent about what was going to happen, did not understand why this was happening to her, etc., etc. Ohmygawd, I'm a mess!!! Sorry, I REALLY needed to vent. Hugs, CatNipped CatMom to: Bandit, (a.k.a. "Bitch Cat From Hell"), 14, DLH Tabby Demi, (a.k.a. "Ghost Cat"), 5, DLH Pure White Beauty Jessie, (a.k.a. "Jet Ski"), 4, DSH Tortoiseshell Samantha / Sammy, (a.k.a. "Mini Me"), 4 months, DLH Tabby http://www.gcmensa.org/Cats.html (Jessie, Demi, Bandit) http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy/ (Sammy and Bandit) http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy2/ (All my fur babies) http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy3/ (Sammy and Jessie) http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy4/ (Sammy and Jessie) I can really understand how you feel. Hugs and purrs, SignaturePolonca & Soncek <snip> I am really going to > search for another vet in my area after this - hopefully one who > specializes in cats and has a better philosophy about them and who is [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy3/ (Sammy and Jessie) > http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy4/ (Sammy and Jessie) >OK, I have confidence that the vet is the best (experience-wise) in >the area. I researched clients and couldn't find any who had a bad [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] >think is downright cruel - having gone through a hysterectomy myself, >I can't imagine not having had pain meds!!!). That part sounds a lot like what I found when I went in for LB and Sammy. I don't really remember the prices, but once everything was added in it came to a couple hundred apiece. They did get pain meds at TED's, though, and I brought some home with me, and I don't think it was extra, but could have been. I also put a deposit on an elizabethan collar, since I wanted to be prepared in case they picked at the stitches, and they got tatooed and microchiped at no charge (except the registration fee), <Snip> >This incident got me wondering again about the vet who would do this >so routinely, so I picked up one of the cat care brochures from the [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >that's the only conclusion I can come to after my experiences this >morning). Now this part is just the opposite of my experience. When I went in to set up the appointment I told them these would be my first cats in 25 years or so, so they gave me cat brochures. No one who read the one about declawing would consider getting it done. >Anyway, I'm sitting here bawling my eyes out about Sammy (and about >the other poor little kitty). She is so trusting, was so scared to be >put into the "doctor box" and LEFT at TED, so innocent about what was >going to happen, did not understand why this was happening to her, >etc., etc. Ohmygawd, I'm a mess!!! Purrs for all to go well, and for you to find the furbabies a TED who is in the business for the animals instead of the money. SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Rocky stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html There are vets out there who are only in it for the money. And they will pull just about every stunt in the book to pad the bills. I'm reasonable certain of one who never saw a cat that didn't need dental work. And every cat they do dental work on just happens to also be discovered to have ear mites so there is an extra charge for "treating" those as well. They just haven't figured out how to shut up former employees. Jo > OK, I have confidence that the vet is the best (experience-wise) in > the area. I researched clients and couldn't find any who had a bad [quoted text clipped - 76 lines] > http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy3/ (Sammy and Jessie) > http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy4/ (Sammy and Jessie) > The spaying was quoted at $60. Pre-surgical labs would be an > additional $56 - but, OK, that's pretty much standard here, and with > Sammy being young and healthy, I didn't feel that was necessary. The lab seems to be a bit steep. I've always had it done before anesthesia though... I'd rather not take the risk. > medications had to be given, the IV would be necessary) it would cost > an additional $36. If you want your pet to have pain medications at That's a ripoff! > the clinic it would be an additional $30. If you want your pet to > have pain medications to bring home it would be an additional $10 - > $25!!!! Excuse me? You'd better find another vet, pronto! Those prices are excesive. Which part of the country are you in? New York City? > This incident got me wondering again about the vet who would do this > so routinely, so I picked up one of the cat care brochures from the > counter to read after I got to work. Yeah, I won't use a vet that routinely declaws cats. > What I read horrified me. The vet was telling clients that declawing > cats was no big deal, that their behavior did not change after > declawing, and that cats didn't even know that they had been declawed > after the surgery!!!!!!!! In other words they were pushing this Time for a new vet. And I would let him/her know why you're leaving. SignatureVictor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com > > The spaying was quoted at $60. Pre-surgical labs would be an > > additional $56 - but, OK, that's pretty much standard here, and with > > Sammy being young and healthy, I didn't feel that was necessary. > > The lab seems to be a bit steep. I've always had it done before > anesthesia though... I'd rather not take the risk. Well, she had labs done when we first got her, about 2 1/2 months ago and she's been to TED about 4 - 5 times since we got her (she had a recurring case of Giardia that we had to keep treating and testing for). If it were an older cat I would have had them done. Also, she is very young, very healthy, and VERY active (see "Putting on Makeup With Mommy" and "Putting on Clothes With Mommy", LOL!). > > medications had to be given, the IV would be necessary) it would cost > > an additional $36. If you want your pet to have pain medications at > > That's a ripoff! I think so too. I think IV fluids and pain medication should be routine and the costs built into the quote for spaying - even if it's more. I don't think a person should have to (or be able to) "choose" to withhold this from a pet having surgery. > > the clinic it would be an additional $30. If you want your pet to > > have pain medications to bring home it would be an additional $10 - > > $25!!!! > > Excuse me? You'd better find another vet, pronto! Those prices are > excesive. Which part of the country are you in? New York City? We live in Spring, TX. It's a suburb of Houston, TX. I've been to other vet's who are somewhat lower in price, but not a lot. > > This incident got me wondering again about the vet who would do this > > so routinely, so I picked up one of the cat care brochures from the > > counter to read after I got to work. > > Yeah, I won't use a vet that routinely declaws cats. I think I've finally found one who doesn't. > > What I read horrified me. The vet was telling clients that declawing > > cats was no big deal, that their behavior did not change after > > declawing, and that cats didn't even know that they had been declawed > > after the surgery!!!!!!!! In other words they were pushing this > > Time for a new vet. And I would let him/her know why you're leaving. I found a vet clinic, "Just Cats", that has a philosophy similar to mine - they only declaw as a medical necessity. I also think that it will be less stressful for my furbabies to not have to hear dogs barking and howling when they visit TED. Hugs, CatNipped CatMom to: Bandit, (a.k.a. "Bitch Cat From Hell"), 14, DLH Tabby Demi, (a.k.a. "Ghost Cat"), 5, DLH Pure White Beauty Jessie, (a.k.a. "Jet Ski"), 4, DSH Tortoiseshell Samantha / Sammy, (a.k.a. "Mini Me"), 4 months, DLH Tabby http://www.gcmensa.org/Cats.html (Jessie, Demi, Bandit) http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy/ (Sammy and Bandit) http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy2/ (All my fur babies) http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy3/ (Sammy and Jessie) http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy4/ (Sammy and Jessie) > Well, she had labs done when we first got her, about 2 1/2 months ago > and she's been to TED about 4 - 5 times since we got her (she had a > recurring case of Giardia that we had to keep treating and testing > for). If it were an older cat I would have had them done. Also, she I wasn't implying that you did something wrong, I remembered you just had taken her to TED to get labwork done not too long ago. I just said that I always have it done... :) > is very young, very healthy, and VERY active (see "Putting on Makeup > With Mommy" and "Putting on Clothes With Mommy", LOL!). Oh yeah, most memorable stories. I sent them to my MIL and she shared them with "the ladies". :) > We live in Spring, TX. It's a suburb of Houston, TX. I've been to > other vet's who are somewhat lower in price, but not a lot. My in-laws live near Tomball, TX, is that near you? > I found a vet clinic, "Just Cats", that has a philosophy similar to > mine - they only declaw as a medical necessity. I also think that it > will be less stressful for my furbabies to not have to hear dogs > barking and howling when they visit TED. I'd love to use one of those, but the only one (that I'm aware of) here in Austin is a good 15 minutes away. Xoxo can't handle more than 5 minutes in the car, which is about how far our TED is. SignatureVictor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com > > > The spaying was quoted at $60. Pre-surgical labs would be an > > > additional $56 - but, OK, that's pretty much standard here, and with [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > We live in Spring, TX. It's a suburb of Houston, TX. I've been to > other vet's who are somewhat lower in price, but not a lot. Oh! My mom's cousin lives in Conroe and vets down there are EXPENSIVE! I hope you find a better vet soon. I am looking for a Sammy update now. > Sorry, I REALLY needed to vent. Vent away, that is terrible. I'm so glad they don't declaw over here unless it's for medical reasons. I hope you find some better vet who is more tuned to the real needs of cats. Purrs that Sammy is alright after her ordeal, and soothing purrs to you. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki Email marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/frankiennikki >>Sorry, I REALLY needed to vent. > > Vent away, that is terrible. I'm so glad they don't declaw over here unless > it's for medical reasons. I hope you find some better vet who is more tuned > to the real needs of cats. Purrs that Sammy is alright after her ordeal, and > soothing purrs to you. Yes, I think that's true in most of Europe, isn't it? One reason I no longer make an effort to schlep my cat all the way to my former vet in Pasadena is that I discovered he was touting "laser surgery" for declawing. (Which may be LESS traumatic and painful for the cat, but why do it at all?) I would find a new vet immediately, and then tell this rip-off, jerk, vet *why* you are leaving - in no uncertain terms. I don't think I could use a vet who declaws. And the prices seem excessive too. -- Britta Sandpaper kisses, a cuddle and a purr. I have an alarm clock that's covered in fur! Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > OK, I have confidence that the vet is the best (experience-wise) in > the area. I researched clients and couldn't find any who had a bad [quoted text clipped - 76 lines] > http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy3/ (Sammy and Jessie) > http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy4/ (Sammy and Jessie) > OK, I have confidence that the vet is the best (experience-wise) in > the area. I researched clients and couldn't find any who had a bad [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > BUT.... (snipped for length) > Hugs, > > CatNipped We're sending purrs that you find a great new vet who puts the animals' interests first. Our vet does declaw surgeries too, but does try to talk people out of it. And I can't imagine who thinks pain control for major surgery is *optional*. Sheesh. You know, the senior vet might be the problem, actually. Experience is important, but attitudes regarding appropriate treatment for animals have changed a lot since 1976, and *his* might not have changed. There's a retired vet in our area who works as a relief vet - I *despise* him and won't let him near my babies, and I think this may actually be the problem. He's not good about pain control and seems to have rather a callous attitude - he doesn't talk to the animals or handle them gently or bother reassuring them at all. He doesn't seem to *like* animals just for themselves. This may be nothing but *my own* attitudes coming into play, but his manner has always seemed to me that of someone dealing with livestock and the old-school type of farmer, rather than a beloved furbaby and anxious meowmie. All of the above may be far too gross a generalization, and is just my opinion. ------ Krista Who needs to lay off the asterisks Now I'm really, REALLY pissed off!!! I went to pick up Sammy this morning ($125.00 for what they said was a $60.00 procedure, but that's a minor issue at this point). The vet came out carrying her to show me her left front paw which was swollen to about THREE TIMES ITS NORMAL SIZE!! (http://www.possibleplaces.com/SammyPaw/). He said they had the leg wrap (holding the IV in place) bound too tight which is what caused the swelling. I'm guessing it was wrapped like that ever since her surgery, almost 24 hours before). I AM INCENSED!! What incompetence, what carelessness, what neglect of an animal in their care!!!!!!!!! Fortunately she's able to walk on it (though she keeps shaking it and licking it), and she's able to use the claws and grab things with it, so I'm hopeful that there isn't any nerve damage or other permanent damage. The vet said the swelling should go down in a day or two. What do you guys think, should I take her to another vet (I found one, see below) to be sure she's OK? As badly as I'm pissed at the vet, I'm that much more pissed at myself. I should have trusted my instincts and cancelled the surgery until I found a vet I was comfortable with. I feel so guilty for putting my little baby girl through this. When the vet handed her to me she immediately started purring and nudging me with her head, so grateful I had come to rescue her - I felt like an absolute sh*t and started crying again (I haven't cried this much since Percy went to the RB)!!!! I have found a vet clinic in the area (further than I'd like in case of emergencies), and it's a "just cats" clinic. When I talked to the desk clerk she outlined their philosophy (they DON'T declaw except as a medical necessity, among other cat-savvy things she said), and I think this will be my babies new TED. Sorry, venting again. Hugs, CatNipped CatMom to: Bandit, (a.k.a. "Bitch Cat From Hell"), 14, DLH Tabby Demi, (a.k.a. "Ghost Cat"), 5, DLH Pure White Beauty Jessie, (a.k.a. "Jet Ski"), 4, DSH Tortoiseshell Samantha / Sammy, (a.k.a. "Mini Me"), 4 months, DLH Tabby http://www.gcmensa.org/Cats.html (Jessie, Demi, Bandit) http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy/ (Sammy and Bandit) http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy2/ (All my fur babies) http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy3/ (Sammy and Jessie) http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy4/ (Sammy and Jessie) > Now I'm really, REALLY pissed off!!! I went to pick up Sammy this > morning ($125.00 for what they said was a $60.00 procedure, but that's > a minor issue at this point). The vet came out carrying her to show > me her left front paw which was swollen to about THREE TIMES ITS > NORMAL SIZE!! (http://www.possibleplaces.com/SammyPaw/). That's terrible! Purrs for the swelling to go down asap. > I have found a vet clinic in the area (further than I'd like in case > of emergencies), and it's a "just cats" clinic. When I talked to the > desk clerk she outlined their philosophy (they DON'T declaw except as > a medical necessity, among other cat-savvy things she said), and I > think this will be my babies new TED. That's good to hear. I would change vets, too, but don't blame yourself for taking Sammy to this one, you did all you could to make sure it was a good and experienced one. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki Email marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/frankiennikki >> Now I'm really, REALLY pissed off!!! I went to pick up Sammy this >> morning ($125.00 for what they said was a $60.00 procedure, but that's [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >taking Sammy to this one, you did all you could to make sure it was a good >and experienced one. Purrs for Sammy's Paw. I'm glad you found a bettet vet. Suz Macmoosette Thank Heavens There's Only One =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= Waiting for inspiration. Please hold while I contemplate my navel. |\__/| (=':'=) (")_(") > Now I'm really, REALLY pissed off!!! I went to pick up Sammy this > morning ($125.00 for what they said was a $60.00 procedure, but that's [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > What do you guys think, should I take her to another vet (I found one, > see below) to be sure she's OK? Couldn't hurt! (And by all means find another vet before you NEED one - I sure wouldn't return to the one who did the spay!) >Now I'm really, REALLY pissed off!!! I went to pick up Sammy this >morning ($125.00 for what they said was a $60.00 procedure, but that's >a minor issue at this point). The vet came out carrying her to show >me her left front paw which was swollen to about THREE TIMES ITS >NORMAL SIZE!! (http://www.possibleplaces.com/SammyPaw/). <snip> Purrs for Sammy's paw to be back to normal soon. Thankfully, from your other post it doesn't seem to bother her too much. >As badly as I'm pissed at the vet, I'm that much more pissed at >myself. I should have trusted my instincts and cancelled the surgery >until I found a vet I was comfortable with. <snip> Glad to hear you've found another TED who seems to be a better fit. But don't be too hard on yourself. From what you've said in earlir posts, the clinic sounded good, well established and others seemed satisfied with the care provided. SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Rocky stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html <SNIP> > I have found a vet clinic in the area (further than I'd like in case > of emergencies), and it's a "just cats" clinic. When I talked to the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Sorry, venting again. *Never* be sorry for venting about someone who mistreats cats. I'm so glad you found a better place to take your babies and I hope they only have to go for routine visits. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. That's AWFUL!!! That is inexcusable. Sorry, but I don't believe that that is a common occurance. I'm so glad you have found a different vet. > Now I'm really, REALLY pissed off!!! I went to pick up Sammy this > morning ($125.00 for what they said was a $60.00 procedure, but that's [quoted text clipped - 46 lines] > http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy3/ (Sammy and Jessie) > http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy4/ (Sammy and Jessie) > OK, I have confidence that the vet is the best (experience-wise) in > the area. I researched clients and couldn't find any who had a bad [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > have pain medications to bring home it would be an additional $10 - > $25!!!! I've been watching this thread for a while, and I'm puzzled at the charges. In general, veterinary medicines are cheaper than human, to some extent due to market factors and to some extent not having the costs of liability insurance. These numbers feel high. I could see $10-20 for an IV. As far as the pain meds, I'd want to know specifically what drugs. Someone recently posted a fairly high price for prednisone from the vet, which is extremely cheap in human pharmacies (about 10 cents per 10 mg pill). If it were an NSAID like piroxicam, yes, it would be more expensive. I'd want to find the actual drugs and see what the human pharmacy price would be. These sound high. Hope this helps for today! PURRRRs from Omar, Oreo, Midnight, Robin & Tucker Christine > Sammy is going in for her spay tomorrow. I know I'm just being a > nervous mommy, but I'm SO scared for her. Please send purrs that [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy3/ (Sammy and Jessie) > http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy4/ (Sammy and Jessie) I'm sure she'll be fine love,sending Purrs and Prayers though just the same, Jean.P. > Sammy is going in for her spay tomorrow. I know I'm just being a > nervous mommy, but I'm SO scared for her. Please send purrs that [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy3/ (Sammy and Jessie) > http://www.gcmensa.org/Sammy4/ (Sammy and Jessie) |
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