My husband and I agreed to have the cats all tested. We called close to 20 vets for pricing. None are extremely cheap. The cheapest test by itself was close to $38.00. There was only one vet that offered a "snap test" cheaper. It is somewhat aggravating because we have spent close to $10,000.00 on the cats and paid all in cash. No one vet seems willing to reduce rates by that much. We will end up I am sure paying at least $900.00 (this yr. alone). Guess they don't realize eventually the money will run out. If it weren't for my husband I would never be able to do this. He retired in the U.K. and moved to the U.S. He took an early lump sum retirement. That is the only way we have been able to do this. I work full time but we live on about $32,000.00/ yrly. before taxes. There are so many pets in need and also people. Sometimes it gets very overwelming. Sure wish we got tax breaks for pet care, but heck most people are lucky to get reimbursed for human healthcare these days.
I want to thank EVERYONE for answering my post. All the info. has been greatly appreciated. It is nice to hear from others who love animals like I do. I am at work at the moment and the folks here really don't care at all about pets. It is refreshing to hear that there are people out there that do. Thanks again. Please stay in touch. regards, Debbie -----Original Message----- >From: wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Feb 26, 2007 1:33 PM >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: Help needed > >Hi Debbie, > >It sounds like you and your husband are doing and have >done everything you can. That's all anyone can ask >for. Don't be so hard on yourself; you've taken a lot >on. I agree that printing off information and taking >it to your vet would be wise, although since it's so >expensive there, you might look into low cost clinics >that are the closest. Most likely they will be >located in the more densely populated cities, like >Cincinnati, etc. That would probably save you quite a >bit of money and the clinic might be willing to work >with you pricewise since you have so many (ie. only >charging for one office visit instead of 15, etc.). >Your current vet should also be willing to work with >you pricewise. If not, I'd start looking elsewhere. >Definitely do not allow any pts. That is an old >school practice. > >:) >Wendy > > > >____________________________________________________________________________________ >Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels >in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. >http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 >
