amysome questions
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talula509
some questions
I left home for awhile yesterday and when i returned there was a red spot on her left temple. A month ago she had a red spot in the same place. went away after about a week. It feels like a scrape of some sort and last month the vet looked at it and said that it probably was and abrasion of some sort, but i find it odd that it would show up again almost a month to the date (especially weird because we have a vet appointment for her third shots tomorrow...last one turned up the day before second shots). Was wondering if there is something else it could be that i could ask the vet about tomorrow? Second, i called the vet yesterday to get info on spaying costs and it turns out that they charge 245 dollars. apparently this includes some liver and kidney tests, as well as pain management stuff....but i just can't afford that price. there is a spay clinic that i could take her to for 60 but they don't do the tests my vet was talking about. how important are these tests, what are they for? i worry that since she had a reaction to her vaccine that she will react to anisthsia as well....any info/answers will be appreciated
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Amy~
The $245 dollar sounds very high. I have physicals and bloodwork done for much less. As for spaying please choose a good vet to do the surgery, but if your cat is young it should go well, and excessive tests are not needed other than for anesthesia. Do have preliminary bloodwork done for the anesthesia to determine whether her heart and system is ok. The pain management part sounds very good though, I asked for some pain meds after surgery in a liquid form.
As for the red spot on the temple, I really do not know, Traci can offer more advice.
I would call around and price other clinics in the area. At the time my girl was spayed 5 years ago it cost $85.00 with the bloodwork.
Mona, Honeybun and Chloe
The $245 dollar sounds very high. I have physicals and bloodwork done for much less. As for spaying please choose a good vet to do the surgery, but if your cat is young it should go well, and excessive tests are not needed other than for anesthesia. Do have preliminary bloodwork done for the anesthesia to determine whether her heart and system is ok. The pain management part sounds very good though, I asked for some pain meds after surgery in a liquid form.
As for the red spot on the temple, I really do not know, Traci can offer more advice.
I would call around and price other clinics in the area. At the time my girl was spayed 5 years ago it cost $85.00 with the bloodwork.
Mona, Honeybun and Chloe
Re: some questions
wow, 245$, wish i could have gotten that, 84$ sounds more reasonable but get the ears checked for mites, again if needed cause the spot could be from scratching the ear...
Re: some questions
Of course Honeybun scratched her ear area and left some scratches that were red. I trimmed down her back nails and it solved the problem.
No earmites, just an itchy spot.
Mona, Honeybun and Chloe
No earmites, just an itchy spot.
Mona, Honeybun and Chloe
Re: some questions
Your vet may be charging that much for several reasons: pre-anesthetic bloodwork, ECG, or probably because the clinic offers specialized services (or emergency services), that would offset the high costs.
In any event, I would not take her to a spay/neuter clinic. Reasons why: No option for pre-anesthetic bloodwork, no direct observation post-op, no availability for vet care/re-evaluation should your kitty suffer infection at the incision site, etc. Also, if you had planned to get her next vaccination series at the time of spay, the spay/neuter clinic will not keep her long enough to observe for reactions and may not have emergency equipment/meds available in the event of a severe reaction.
DO call other vets in your area to compare prices. I do recommend the pre-anesthetic blood work so that you know her liver and kidneys are functioning properly and that you know she is a good anesthesia candidate.
As for the history of vaccine reaction, I would talk to your vet or new vet and make absolutely certain that is clearly marked on kitty's medical chart, so that all staff are clearly aware of the reaction potential.....for this reason, when your kitty is vaccinated again, your vet can give her an injection of benedryl prior to the vaccine to help minimize the potential for a reaction. He can also keep her in the clinic to monitor her closely after a vaccine is given. You can't get that level of care at a spay/neuter clinic.
As for the abrasion near the temple, Davet could be right about mites, so get a full ear exam to get those ruled out. When a kitty scratches, most often the hind feet/claws are used to scratch, and these are prime areas for bacteria, so if a cut or scrape or wound is present, scratching it will further worsen the situation by inducing bacteria.
In any event, I would not take her to a spay/neuter clinic. Reasons why: No option for pre-anesthetic bloodwork, no direct observation post-op, no availability for vet care/re-evaluation should your kitty suffer infection at the incision site, etc. Also, if you had planned to get her next vaccination series at the time of spay, the spay/neuter clinic will not keep her long enough to observe for reactions and may not have emergency equipment/meds available in the event of a severe reaction.
DO call other vets in your area to compare prices. I do recommend the pre-anesthetic blood work so that you know her liver and kidneys are functioning properly and that you know she is a good anesthesia candidate.
As for the history of vaccine reaction, I would talk to your vet or new vet and make absolutely certain that is clearly marked on kitty's medical chart, so that all staff are clearly aware of the reaction potential.....for this reason, when your kitty is vaccinated again, your vet can give her an injection of benedryl prior to the vaccine to help minimize the potential for a reaction. He can also keep her in the clinic to monitor her closely after a vaccine is given. You can't get that level of care at a spay/neuter clinic.
As for the abrasion near the temple, Davet could be right about mites, so get a full ear exam to get those ruled out. When a kitty scratches, most often the hind feet/claws are used to scratch, and these are prime areas for bacteria, so if a cut or scrape or wound is present, scratching it will further worsen the situation by inducing bacteria.
..........Traci