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panda · 3rd Apr 2008, 08:16 AM

I took my cat Sugar Bear to the vet yesterday because he was sick and the vet gave me a quote of $1,138.15 for all the tests and IV and overnight stay.I decided not to do the MRI which knocked off $450 but still.Hmmm. Of course I said go ahead.I just phoned and his temperature is normal,he's eaten and they've done more blood tests.$$$$$
I love him dearly but sometimes I ponder the cost.A friend spent $6,000 on his Airedale .

Is this money well spent??

beckyg · 3rd Apr 2008, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by panda

I took my cat Sugar Bear to the vet yesterday because he was sick and the vet gave me a quote of $1,138.15 for all the tests and IV and overnight stay.I decided not to do the MRI which knocked off $450 but still.Hmmm. Of course I said go ahead.I just phoned and his temperature is normal,he's eaten and they've done more blood tests.$$$$$
I love him dearly but sometimes I ponder the cost.A friend spent $6,000 on his Airedale .

Is this money well spent??

Depends on how much you love Sugar Bear. Pet costs can be very expensive. I hope he gets better soon Panda and you still have money in your pocket.

InaRut · 3rd Apr 2008, 08:43 AM

O_O Jeeeeezzz....
You think an animal wouldn't need all that but humans are sure pet crazy...aren't they?
Lol

I know we've spent FORTUNES on our animals before. I think the vet just injects anything he can into the animal without killing it. Lol.

3rd Apr 2008, 09:47 AM

We have pet insurance so we never have big bills like that

I could think of better ways of spending £500 then on a cat.

panda · 3rd Apr 2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ThatCrazyThang

We have pet insurance so we never have big bills like that

I could think of better ways of spending £500 then on a cat.

Smart guy having pet insurance. I always think I'm saving money by not getting it.

But Sugar's my buddy and a member of the household.And who else would chase the squirrels and raccoons away.

3rd Apr 2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by panda

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Originally Posted by ThatCrazyThang

We have pet insurance so we never have big bills like that

I could think of better ways of spending £500 then on a cat.

Smart guy having pet insurance. I always think I'm saving money by not getting it.

But Sugar's my buddy and a member of the household.And who else would chase the squirrels and raccoons away.

I think our insurance is like £12 a month sooo maybe its worth it :P especially if he got hit by a car, that would cost thousands i imagine >..<

Atleast you dont feel like your paying more because its in such small amounts over a period of time.

**Jim1454** · 3rd Apr 2008, 11:59 AM

They really are members of the family. I love our golden so much - I don't think I appreciated her as much before as I do now. She can tug at my heart at the best of times with those big brown eyes... just the thought of her being sick or injured brings tears to my eyes.

I'm not sure how much the bill would have to be before I said "no - just put her down." It would have to be pretty high. I just hope I'm never faced with that choice...

3rd Apr 2008, 08:16 AM	#1
panda EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: A few people Location: Toronto,Canada Age: 67 Posts: 4,653 Join Date: Aug 2007	Career Choice:Be A Veterinarian I took my cat Sugar Bear to the vet yesterday because he was sick and the vet gave me a quote of $1,138.15 for all the tests and IV and overnight stay.I decided not to do the MRI which knocked off $450 but still.Hmmm. Of course I said go ahead.I just phoned and his temperature is normal,he's eaten and they've done more blood tests.$$$$$ I love him dearly but sometimes I ponder the cost.A friend spent $6,000 on his Airedale . Is this money well spent??

3rd Apr 2008, 08:43 AM	#3
InaRut EC's Nu-Disco Walrus Full Member Gender: IRL Yaoi Character Orientation: (｡◕‿◕。) Out Status: ㅎ_ㅎ Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Age: 22 Posts: 7,111 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: Career Choice:Be A Veterinarian O_O Jeeeeezzz.... You think an animal wouldn't need all that but humans are sure pet crazy...aren't they? Lol I know we've spent FORTUNES on our animals before. I think the vet just injects anything he can into the animal without killing it. Lol. __________________ "The first duty of every Starfleet Officer is to the truth. Whether it's scientific truth, historical truth, or personal truth. It is the guiding principle to which Starfleet is based. If you can't find it within yourself, to tell the truth about what happened, then you don't deserve to where that uniform."

3rd Apr 2008, 09:47 AM	#4
Ty Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Career Choice:Be A Veterinarian We have pet insurance so we never have big bills like that I could think of better ways of spending £500 then on a cat.

3rd Apr 2008, 11:59 AM	#7
Jim1454 EC 'Dad' EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Toronto Age: 41 Posts: 7,449 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: Career Choice:Be A Veterinarian They really are members of the family. I love our golden so much - I don't think I appreciated her as much before as I do now. She can tug at my heart at the best of times with those big brown eyes... just the thought of her being sick or injured brings tears to my eyes. I'm not sure how much the bill would have to be before I said "no - just put her down." It would have to be pretty high. I just hope I'm never faced with that choice... __________________ Jim "It is never too late to be what you might have been."