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How much are your vet bills?!
So... I know every vet and every city/state has different prices but I'm interested to see what everyone pays for their kitties. So tell me... how much have YOU paid for
1). Vaccines
2). Spay/neuter
3). De-claw
4). Any surgeries (explain what kind)
5). Medications (such as de-wormer)
1). Vaccines
2). Spay/neuter
3). De-claw
4). Any surgeries (explain what kind)
5). Medications (such as de-wormer)
Hi,
I live in the UK, and looking at the prices quoted by everyone it seems to be about the same as here - too much money imho, lol!
I live in Australia, and have just recently taken my pregnant cat to the vet, because she got in a fight and had her paw bit which resulted in an abscess.
I'm not quite sure of the exchange rate so I'll just do Aussie dollars.
1. $18.50 for antibiotic shot
2. Quoted $190 for neutering her (an extra $40 if she is pregnant - hubby and I are waiting until the unborn kittens have left home)
3. Don't believe in declawing.
4. None of my fur kids have had surgeries.
5. Worming/defleaing stuff $60 for a 3 month supply & $18.00 for antibiotic tablets (which my kitty is on at the moment)
I'm not quite sure of the exchange rate so I'll just do Aussie dollars.
1. $18.50 for antibiotic shot
2. Quoted $190 for neutering her (an extra $40 if she is pregnant - hubby and I are waiting until the unborn kittens have left home)
3. Don't believe in declawing.
4. None of my fur kids have had surgeries.
5. Worming/defleaing stuff $60 for a 3 month supply & $18.00 for antibiotic tablets (which my kitty is on at the moment)
It seems all the vetrinary practices in our area in So. Calif. are being bought out by a large conglomerate vetrinary business and all are charging the same for routine stuff. It is so rare to find a vet in practice all by his/her lonesome and not on the payroll of a large conglomerate. In fact I can only find one in my area. Routine shots can be had at the local Petsmart on designated weekends at low costs 48 to $15 bucks depending oncat or dog. The low cost spay/neuter clinic is now the only choice for taht service since the big business vets all charge $225 for males and $295 for females. I have also forund the emergency vets to be way better than the ordinary vet offices now only you have to ait until after 5PM and hope they don't have a big emergency. I have scheduled my cat vet visits to the docs at the emergency vets because they are not affiliated with the big business corps and are cheaper and actually take their time if not busy working on an emergency, and it is after 5 PM and a grea time to get in and out on my time frame.
Telling tale....
Telling tale....
Wow, $60 dollars for an injection? And a $40 dollar injection charge? THAT sounds a bit unusual to me.
Then again, maybe I'm a bit outdated... but the injection charge seems a bit strange. Is that typical for others?
Then again, maybe I'm a bit outdated... but the injection charge seems a bit strange. Is that typical for others?
Actually, I don't think $233 is bad at all. It included x-rays, vaccines, rabies shots etc...so the deal isn't bad. There are associations and rescue groups where you take the cat and they'll neuter him for free. Try to find out about it. I have a friend who takes all her cats to a rescue group whenever she needs to have them fixed.
Well we had our FIRST vet appointment today and it was about $233 for x-rays of the cat's broken leg, vaccines (including rabies), ear infection medication, worm medication, and the consultation. I don't even pay that much for MYSELF when I go see the doctor... but then again, I have insurance.
I contacted PAWS to see if they could help us with a lower cost neuter since the little guy is a stray and we're just a young pastoral couple who don't make much. I don't know how much the neuter costs yet!
I contacted PAWS to see if they could help us with a lower cost neuter since the little guy is a stray and we're just a young pastoral couple who don't make much. I don't know how much the neuter costs yet!
Hi, I bet that if you keep your cat's nails trimmed that might help with the "anal abscess". By the way, I've never heard of that before. Your vet said he was scratching at his booty area, and that's what caused it? Well, you sound like a good mom that cares about your kitty!!
By the way, it sounds like everyone's vet bills are better than mine-I am jealous!!
By the way, it sounds like everyone's vet bills are better than mine-I am jealous!!
Hi! Just joined this group today and saw your post re: vet bills. I live in Southern California and just recently had to take my cat in for an "anal abscess" which needed to be lanced and drained (gross looking fluid/pus!). Here is the itemized list for this procedure:
1. Exam and consult $46.50
2. Sedation $55.00
3. Drain/clean abscess $45.00
4. Culture of fluid $113.50
5. Antibiotic injection $65.00
6. Fee to give injection $43.50
7. Take home meds $19.50
Grand total: $388.00
I was fortunate that the abscess could be drained -- if the vet could not lance it and drain in the exam room, poor kittycat would have needed surgery (can only imagine what that would have cost!). The biggest expense was for the culture of the abscess fluid to determine if the antibiotic was appropriate for the germs found. Thankfully it was, and my dear Sunshine has rebounded incredibly -- she is back to her old playful self and seems none the worse for wear. The vets that treated her were absolutely fantastic -- she has been under their care since she was a kitten. The vet who did the lancing and drainage even called me on a daily basis to check on her status -- more than most human doctors would do for us!!
How she developed the abscess is another question. She is an inside cat, and is never around other cats and does not go outside except in a carrier. The vet thinks she somehow scratched her anal area and the abscess developed from that. Hopefully it will not recur.
The costs seem high, but the results were definitely worth it!
As for other vet fees, they have always seemed fairly reasonable and not bank- busting.
Vaccines are usually $8 -15 depending on type.
Exam fees as noted above.
Nail trim is $8 (she won't let me even attempt this chore but is a docile little kitty when the vet does it!) I don't adhere to declawing, but have seen charges of $180.00 for that.
Boarding fee for overnight stay is $10.00 which includes all food and play time with vet assistants.
Sunshine is 6yrs young and has been a delight for me and has brought me so much happiness that the above costs are not difficult to pay. (I am on Social Security and have a very limited disposable income).
Hoping that you are not having too much expense at this time and that your feline companion(s) are healthy and well. Best wishes to all ---
1. Exam and consult $46.50
2. Sedation $55.00
3. Drain/clean abscess $45.00
4. Culture of fluid $113.50
5. Antibiotic injection $65.00
6. Fee to give injection $43.50
7. Take home meds $19.50
Grand total: $388.00
I was fortunate that the abscess could be drained -- if the vet could not lance it and drain in the exam room, poor kittycat would have needed surgery (can only imagine what that would have cost!). The biggest expense was for the culture of the abscess fluid to determine if the antibiotic was appropriate for the germs found. Thankfully it was, and my dear Sunshine has rebounded incredibly -- she is back to her old playful self and seems none the worse for wear. The vets that treated her were absolutely fantastic -- she has been under their care since she was a kitten. The vet who did the lancing and drainage even called me on a daily basis to check on her status -- more than most human doctors would do for us!!
How she developed the abscess is another question. She is an inside cat, and is never around other cats and does not go outside except in a carrier. The vet thinks she somehow scratched her anal area and the abscess developed from that. Hopefully it will not recur.
The costs seem high, but the results were definitely worth it!
As for other vet fees, they have always seemed fairly reasonable and not bank- busting.
Vaccines are usually $8 -15 depending on type.
Exam fees as noted above.
Nail trim is $8 (she won't let me even attempt this chore but is a docile little kitty when the vet does it!) I don't adhere to declawing, but have seen charges of $180.00 for that.
Boarding fee for overnight stay is $10.00 which includes all food and play time with vet assistants.
Sunshine is 6yrs young and has been a delight for me and has brought me so much happiness that the above costs are not difficult to pay. (I am on Social Security and have a very limited disposable income).
Hoping that you are not having too much expense at this time and that your feline companion(s) are healthy and well. Best wishes to all ---
Well... when I was in NYC I had a *special arrangement* with the vet who worked with the organization my wife and I were with, so our vet costs were minimal and generally got picked up by the org (we haven't need any specialty treatment in years. We've got a disgustingly healthy lot over here).
I know, feather bedding and all that, misuse of organization funds...but eh, what are you gonna do? SOME Perks went with the job. :)
I have to check on what the costs are here in NJ (only been here two months and haven't needed the vet we plan to use) but I recall they do a vaccine/shot package that sounds about the same to what PrettyKitty1 pays.
He did mention something about a female spay costing $300, but that's VERY high so I'm assuming that would include aborting a pregnant cat AND fixing it.
I know, very vague, but I'll check on Joisey prices if you want. We've got a bunch of 4-6 year olds here and for a healthy cat, that's an age were they generally don't need more than checkups, flea shots, and the occasional worming.
I know, feather bedding and all that, misuse of organization funds...but eh, what are you gonna do? SOME Perks went with the job. :)
I have to check on what the costs are here in NJ (only been here two months and haven't needed the vet we plan to use) but I recall they do a vaccine/shot package that sounds about the same to what PrettyKitty1 pays.
He did mention something about a female spay costing $300, but that's VERY high so I'm assuming that would include aborting a pregnant cat AND fixing it.
I know, very vague, but I'll check on Joisey prices if you want. We've got a bunch of 4-6 year olds here and for a healthy cat, that's an age were they generally don't need more than checkups, flea shots, and the occasional worming.
Kitten shots: $ 18.00 once a month for 4 months
Neuter and declaw: $184.00 all together, including 48 hrs for kitty to stay in the hospital (not a clinic, it is a hospital) and recover.
Ear Mites Medication: $45.00 (test included).
Other tests for gland exposure etc: usually $100 (but when you do this 3 or 4 times it adds up).
I live in Florida. I have spent a lot of money on my cat's health; but I think I have spent much more on litter, toys and food.
Neuter and declaw: $184.00 all together, including 48 hrs for kitty to stay in the hospital (not a clinic, it is a hospital) and recover.
Ear Mites Medication: $45.00 (test included).
Other tests for gland exposure etc: usually $100 (but when you do this 3 or 4 times it adds up).
I live in Florida. I have spent a lot of money on my cat's health; but I think I have spent much more on litter, toys and food.
Vet bills are absolutely obnoxious!!! I live in eastern virginia. Rabies vaccine is the law here. I don't know how much it is-but, if it was a lot-I'm sure I'd remember it. Spaying by a vet(not the discount places-they do have those here) cost about $200+ this is spaying, anesthesia, pain meds, etc. I would've paid about $70 at the "discount" places!! De-claw, don't know-I don't agree with that procedure, in case the cat accidentally gets out. I've had biopsies done skin($200+ incl. lab fees), also had echocardiograms $300+. The worst fees are the lab fees-they run upwards of $150. What about you? What kind of fees do you have where you live?
This is a very interesting post!! I hope others will respond.
This is a very interesting post!! I hope others will respond.
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