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I'm fairly new to this forum. I just had a bad vet visit with one of my senior cats. My partner spoke to my future mother-in-law about it and she seemed to once again disapprove of how much we spend on our cats. I've faced this NUMEROUS times in my life with friends, coworkers, and family members. It's honestly hurtful..right now.
We have no children, do not want children, never have, and I can't have children. We never take vacations, we have one economical vehicle, we dress ourselves in clothes purchased at thrift stores, we have never eaten out and I prepare all of our meals(not processed, primarily vegan), we use homemade/safe cleaning products, we have never gone out together to movies/bars/anything, and our only "indulgence" would have to be our health(supplements and whatnot).
We feed our cats premium/natural canned food, meats, etc. They use quality litter as well. I don't vaccinate my older cats. All of my cats are indoor-only. We bring the seniors in for annual bloodwork/urinalysis/senior exam and we bring our younger boys in if we suspect any sort of problems. We've probably spent roughly $5000 on veterinary care this year and that includes an MRI/spinal tap/ultrasounds for one of my cats.
I just wish people could look at how unselfish and thrifty we are before judging how much we spend on our cats. They are out children. My partner and I both have inherited health issues and this has taught us that nothing is more important than our own health and the health of those we love. So many people take elaborate vacations, eat out constantly, and spend disgusting amounts on vanity. We don't. Our money goes to our health and the health and general well being of our cats.
It's been a rough day and I'd appreciate hearing from other people who can relate to our experience.
We have no children, do not want children, never have, and I can't have children. We never take vacations, we have one economical vehicle, we dress ourselves in clothes purchased at thrift stores, we have never eaten out and I prepare all of our meals(not processed, primarily vegan), we use homemade/safe cleaning products, we have never gone out together to movies/bars/anything, and our only "indulgence" would have to be our health(supplements and whatnot).
We feed our cats premium/natural canned food, meats, etc. They use quality litter as well. I don't vaccinate my older cats. All of my cats are indoor-only. We bring the seniors in for annual bloodwork/urinalysis/senior exam and we bring our younger boys in if we suspect any sort of problems. We've probably spent roughly $5000 on veterinary care this year and that includes an MRI/spinal tap/ultrasounds for one of my cats.
I just wish people could look at how unselfish and thrifty we are before judging how much we spend on our cats. They are out children. My partner and I both have inherited health issues and this has taught us that nothing is more important than our own health and the health of those we love. So many people take elaborate vacations, eat out constantly, and spend disgusting amounts on vanity. We don't. Our money goes to our health and the health and general well being of our cats.
It's been a rough day and I'd appreciate hearing from other people who can relate to our experience.