Phalanx
01-31-2009, 09:27 PM
So...my cat Phantom (as seen in pics) has recently had a relapse into a urinary tract disorder. The whole thing only happened over today and yesterday but knowing how bad this can be, is one of the worst feelings ever.
Turns out we got to it in time, and a quick consult with the vet, some fluids and meds got him back on his feet for now. Cost $80.
There was a chance that if things hadn't worked out that way, that $80 could have been $1200 like last time, well that or us having to have made a terrible decision...and for what? money.
Hell, even the $80 cut into our budget a bit too much...
On average, vet/animal insurance that covers a wide range of illnesses and injuries that can strike our animal friends at any time, for around $120 per year - this also covers occasional checkups too.
The RSPCA (like our ASPCA) offers such an insurance...there are many others, but for myself personally I'd much rather support them.
I'm not too sure what's available outside of Australia though, I'm sure there's plenty of info out there.
I urge all pet owners to look into some kind of insurance for your animals; surely they are worth this much, and hey, vet stuff can be FUCKED UP expensive.
Today, our "family" was lucky...but I never want to leave it to chance again.
Turns out we got to it in time, and a quick consult with the vet, some fluids and meds got him back on his feet for now. Cost $80.
There was a chance that if things hadn't worked out that way, that $80 could have been $1200 like last time, well that or us having to have made a terrible decision...and for what? money.
Hell, even the $80 cut into our budget a bit too much...
On average, vet/animal insurance that covers a wide range of illnesses and injuries that can strike our animal friends at any time, for around $120 per year - this also covers occasional checkups too.
The RSPCA (like our ASPCA) offers such an insurance...there are many others, but for myself personally I'd much rather support them.
I'm not too sure what's available outside of Australia though, I'm sure there's plenty of info out there.
I urge all pet owners to look into some kind of insurance for your animals; surely they are worth this much, and hey, vet stuff can be FUCKED UP expensive.
Today, our "family" was lucky...but I never want to leave it to chance again.