My cat is sick and I have a decision to make...

[Daverino]

I spent upwards of 12K on cancer treatment for my dog that ultimately failed and he died shortly after. No regrets. And no, I didn't really have 12K to spend. It took me a year to dig out of debt. But he was a blessed companion for 12 years of my life and if I had to put a dollar amount on the happiness and joy he brought me it would far exceed 12K.

Good boy, Jester!

 

[Luthien]

OP you inspire me! I hope you and your cats live forever!

If your female I want to marry you, lol.

 

[Luthien]

Originally posted by: Agentbolt

How much is that?

I have pet insurance for my cat Scorcho as well, it runs me about 30 bucks a month. It covers routine exams and shots, and 75% of bigger bills. So if my cat somehow swallowed a bunch of cesium pellets or something and needed a new stomach, brain, nervous system, bones, and tail replacement, and it cost 40 grand to do it, I'd only be out 10 grand.

Worth it, in my opinion.

Where did you get cat insurance?

 

[aircooled]

Good for you OP. I've spent more than others think are worth on my cat.

 

[compman25]

Originally posted by: j00fek
i wouldnt spend more than 100$ on a cat

We did. But at the time I was told it was authentic Chinese food.

 

[RaiderJ]

I'd probably spend up to $1,000 on my dog if it meant she could live normally afterwards. Past that I'd have to put her down. Plus, I don't think it's fair to put an animal through all sorts of surgery.

 

[DrPizza]

bummer that I didn't see this thread sooner. I've paid for biopsies before for pets; $1000 seems exorbitant. I would have suggested you take the cat to a veterinary teaching college. (Cornell is only an hour from me.)

 

[Chaotic42]

$4K? Time for him to get a job pulling carts in the salt mines.

 

[Shadowknight]

Originally posted by: Luthien

Originally posted by: Agentbolt

How much is that?

I have pet insurance for my cat Scorcho as well, it runs me about 30 bucks a month. It covers routine exams and shots, and 75% of bigger bills. So if my cat somehow swallowed a bunch of cesium pellets or something and needed a new stomach, brain, nervous system, bones, and tail replacement, and it cost 40 grand to do it, I'd only be out 10 grand.

Worth it, in my opinion.

Where did you get cat insurance?

There are several, but a local vet usually as a brochure or two for different companies.

 

[miniMUNCH]

Cats: 1
starving/dying humans in Africa, et al: zero

 

[IronWing]

Originally posted by: miniMUNCH
Cats: 1
starving/dying humans in Africa, et al: zero

I'm not responsible for starving humans. I am responsible for my cats.

 

[IGBT]

..Art Bell spent 10k on one of his cats. Some kind of liver problem.

 

[awolkoff]

I've paid the big bix many times. They'd do it for you.

 

[MetalMat]

No WAYYYY in hell I would spend more than 100 bucks on cat. Its a freakin cat.

Oh well, too each his own. Glad you are happy.

 

[shadow9d9]

Spent $2500 to save our cat when he was round 2. If you aren't willing to spend the money, you shouldn't have a living creature under your care.

 

[jinduy]

Originally posted by: ironwing

Originally posted by: miniMUNCH
Cats: 1
starving/dying humans in Africa, et al: zero

I'm not responsible for starving humans. I am responsible for my cats.

for the effin win

 

[ballmode]

Jesus Christ

4000 bucks?

Did you know that humans have a hard time spending 4000 dollars on themselves to fix them up. sad that youd go WASTE this money on a cat.

 

[intogamer]

Pics?

 

[imported_Mike]

I don't think I could spend $4k to fix a pet. You obviously love your pet, and it's your money so have at it.

 

[jpeyton]

$4,000?

Total cat replacement is free; just take a trip to the animal shelter.