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http://www.thecatsite.com/t/159286/lychee I had the exact same thing happen with my 1-year-old tiny tortie, Callie, last night. Took her to a local animal ER. They quoted me $5,000 for the rectal prolapse surgery. Care Credit turned me down, as I expected. Even to euthanize her would have been over $200. They advised me to take her to Animal Control, where I surrendered her with the understanding that she would be put down.
Had she not been in pain, I could have taken her to a regular vet today, where at least the price for euthanization would have been about $50 to $60, and they don't do drop-off euthanization (in fact, they insist on the owner being present), whereas that's exactly what Animal Control does.
I spent most of the evening crying and telling Callie how sorry I was and how good a girl she was. As it was, I had to beg them to take my check for the office visit and put it through Friday, when I get paid again.
She had been caught as a tiny feral down in Littlerock, California and fostered at a vet clinic. She originally was about the size and look of a drowned rat when I adopted her at the end of March, but had grown and filled out to about 8 pounds.
I don't expect anybody to work for free, but I was shocked at how expensive their quote was at the animal ER. I had no way or hope of getting that kind of money, but if I had it, I would have spent it on her. Years ago, it was possible to make payment arrangements, but apparently no longer.
After I got back hom, I got on the internet and found your site with the discussion of rectal/anal prolapse. Now I'm wondering if I jumped too quickly to euthanize. I had not heard of using Preparation H on cats, but I think I will go get some and keep it around just in case.
They did tell me, at the clinic, that constipation could have been a factor. I had thought I had taken pretty good care of my cats, but obviously I need to learn more.
Does anybody here know of a good book on cat care and/or feline home remedies they'd recommend. Obviously I need to add this to my library. I do have a used Merck veterinary manual which I got off the Freecycle.
I miss Callie. RIP Callie.
Pam Maltzman
Had she not been in pain, I could have taken her to a regular vet today, where at least the price for euthanization would have been about $50 to $60, and they don't do drop-off euthanization (in fact, they insist on the owner being present), whereas that's exactly what Animal Control does.
I spent most of the evening crying and telling Callie how sorry I was and how good a girl she was. As it was, I had to beg them to take my check for the office visit and put it through Friday, when I get paid again.
She had been caught as a tiny feral down in Littlerock, California and fostered at a vet clinic. She originally was about the size and look of a drowned rat when I adopted her at the end of March, but had grown and filled out to about 8 pounds.
I don't expect anybody to work for free, but I was shocked at how expensive their quote was at the animal ER. I had no way or hope of getting that kind of money, but if I had it, I would have spent it on her. Years ago, it was possible to make payment arrangements, but apparently no longer.
After I got back hom, I got on the internet and found your site with the discussion of rectal/anal prolapse. Now I'm wondering if I jumped too quickly to euthanize. I had not heard of using Preparation H on cats, but I think I will go get some and keep it around just in case.
They did tell me, at the clinic, that constipation could have been a factor. I had thought I had taken pretty good care of my cats, but obviously I need to learn more.
Does anybody here know of a good book on cat care and/or feline home remedies they'd recommend. Obviously I need to add this to my library. I do have a used Merck veterinary manual which I got off the Freecycle.
I miss Callie. RIP Callie.
Pam Maltzman
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It is just devastating when they become so incredibly sick so very fast like that and you don't have the funds for the ER (which, yes, are very expensive) You have to tell yourself you did the right thing by Callie! You did not know what other options there were and it sounded like there was really not too much time to decide right there at the ER :dk: When we adopt a cat or any pet for that matter, we have to be prepared for sudden illnesses and sickness and have a plan. I would suggest if you want to learn more about Cat Health, then go to our Health Forum here on TCS. YOu could even post a new thread asking about what Health books members recommend :nod: Here is the link to our Health Forum. 
