SoundGuy wrote:
coolmom42 wrote:
Remember this is a 15 yr + commitment. If you can't afford to take care of an old sick cat, don't get a young healthy one. And even young healthy cats can develop issues requiring meds, surgery, vet visits. Don't get one if you are gone all the time.
Isn't this the truth! Our 8 yr old dog was diagnosed last Jan with diabetes mellitus and let me tell you it's really expensive, not just for the usual annual vet visits but the cost of insulin, syringes, prescription dog food ... as in thousands a year. :E As with kids you have to plan for the long term, not just now, so if you can't afford it don't even think about it.
Yeah, I've seen some crazy things. One of my computer repair jobs is for a Veterinary clinic. All the cats love me because I spend most of time waiting on updates and file backups that they get pets like crazy.