PLEASE help!!! I need a vet's advice!?

Question

ok, I just got a kitten..almost 100% sure she has worms..I adopted her and dont know how old she is..I'm guessing 8 to 10 weeks..I would like to take her to the vet asap but i'm only 17 yo and a huge vet bill is not somethingI'm too happy with at the moment but I need to and will take her...my question is, how much does it normally cost to get worming med and shots???

then dont answer the question.....duh?!

Answer 1

Cats get several types of worms. For pin, round, and hookworms, the medicine costs $12.50 where I work. For tapeworms the medicine is around $15.00. Tapeworms are not all that common.

The cost of vaccinations varies, but most areas have low-cost vaccination clinic every few months. Sometimes vans come around to shopping centers and you can get the cats and dogs vaccinated there by certified vet techs and vets.

Some animal shelters and humane societies also offer low-cost vaccinations and free or low-cost spays and neuters, too. And vets will have specials at times, too.

I'd call vets, pet shops, and animal shelters in your area and see what you can find. I think that with a little effort, you can get your kitten taken care of without breaking the bank.

Don't use worming medicine or flea medicine from the grocery store or pet store. They either don't work or they're too strong for a kitten.

Answer 2

The vet needs to know what type of worms first. You can call and ask how much they charge to check a stool sample (you take one of her poops in in a plastic bag and they check it). They'll give you prices on the phone. Here I think a stool check is $9 or less.

Shots usually means a checkup too--at my vet they charge $35 for the exam, $15 for the 3-in-one vaccination and I think $10 for the rabies shot. They don't need another for 3 years on the vaccination and usually 2 years on the rabies, though some vets use only a one year vaccine on the rabies. You can ask them which they use and how much. Really, they'll tell you all the prices on the phone, so you can know in advance.

Ask if they've got low income pricing also, and tell them that you're on a budget but want to make sure she's got vet care. Some vets charge less that way.

Worm medicine, that depends on what kind of worms. Some cost $8, some cost $15. If the prices sound too high, thank them and then call another vet. It pays to check around for prices.

You don't need a feluke vaccine unless your cat will be exposed to cats who may have feline leukemia. If yours is an indoor cat, you won't have to worry about that vaccination. The fewer vaccinations a cat gets, the better off it is, as too many vaccines given at the same time can really stress out a cat.

There's an FIV vaccine too--I highly suggest you don't get that even if the vet recommends it. It only works on one type of FIV (there are 3 types in the USA) and only 60 % of the time on that one, so it's not the best out there yet. And because it leave antibodies in your cat, your cat will always test positive on the FIV test, even though she won't have FIV. If she's lost and gets picked up by animal control or the animal shelter and they test for FIV, she'll look positive and they all euthenize these cats. A lot of cat owners are NOT happy about this! No test can determine if the cat was vaccinated or is actually FIV+.

Answer 3

dont get too upset yet, the meds for hooks which is probably what she has are only 3 or 4 dollars normally, but she will need to be tested for feline lukemia also, this test is a little pricey around 40 dollars, her 1st shot around 25$ and a series of 3 on this every 2 weeks is normal i believe then depending on your vet once a year rabies (which if you will keep your eyes open the local shelter or if you have a large chain pet store such as petsmart will do a fair for rabies shots you will save about 1/2 by getting rabies then. plus a vet normally charges for an office visit. and also a fecal test to verify type worms, sorry probably a hundred bucks to 125, also if your cat is feline lukemia negative which i hope a feluke vaccine. take it 1 step at a time, just call the local vet or stop by with kitten, tell them you need worm medicine and ask for appropriate medicine should be under 15 bucks if you have a regular vet and also since it is so little, they may forgo fecal check and treat for normal stuff. by overtreatng for parasites the kitten will be ok, you may just basicly be wasting some meds, but try it that way, it is important to weigh the kitten however and let the vet know so proper dosing can be administered. with it being so little it will probably give you liquid strongid for cats, a thick yellow liquid administered with a syringe orally, the kitty will not like it but it works, with enough for several doses. remember one step at a time, just call tomorrow morning.

Answer 4

That would depend on where you live. I live in NYC and vets can be terribly expensive here. If you don't live in a major urban center, I think you could probably get away with a vet bill of about $100 or so for office visit, exam, tests (if you haven't had her tested for feline AIDS and leukemia, and the place you got her from didn't have her tested, you must) worming meds and shots. That's an awful lot of medical care for not very much money.

Also, if you have a Petco or PetSmart near you, they offer shots very inexpensively. And there is a new worming med that is advertised as being as good as what you get from the vet. And when the time comes, many communities have free spay-neuter clinics for dogs and cats. Why don't you check around to find out what kind of resources are available to you in your community that can provide part of the care for your wonderful charge inexpensively, like the shots and spay/neuter. And look into those worming meds, because if you can do it, that would be much less expensive. Then, call around and find out the prices of various vets. Pick the most reasonable, and when you go in, you'll know exactly what you are going to get from the vet, because you've found more thrifty ways to provide your pet excellent care using your own ingenuity and community resources. And you will know how much you are going to spend.

You can swing it. Good luck.

Answer 5

You just make an appointment and go in for an exam. Then you will get estimates about what everything will cost and you can budget and move on from there.

Some human societies have monthly shot clinics which are low cost and there are low cost veterinarian's that give routine shots at many pet stores on weekends. You can contact SpayUSA for a low cost clinic to take care of that for you.

The prices for vet clinics vary throughout the US. Here an office call and exam is around $44. Some vet offices have "kitten packages" which are reasonably priced.

So call the local vets and ask what it will cost to bring the kitten in, call the local humane society about what services they offer to the community, and look for signs about shots when you go to buy kitty supplies.

Answer 6

Not a vet, but have owned 10 cats in my life.

Starter shots for kittens are not expensive...in my area, the vet charges around $60-$80, and about $10-$20 for good worming medication.

Also, worms are not a medical emergency or anything. Nothing to be too worried about. :) They should be treated as soon as you can, but it usually isn't life-threatening unless the kitten has an uncommonly high infestation.

Answer 7

I know you want advice from a vet but I don't know if you will get an answer from a vet here. if you don't you could call a vet and ask for advice. Twice I called the vet and both times the nurse gave me great advice. You could also go to the supermarket and read the back of the deworming medication packet. I am not sure if it is only for prevention of worms. Also you will need to check how old your cat needs to be to use these medications. You haven't said where you live. I live in Australia and here a vet visit is $45.00 + medication. You could ring around your area and get prices.

Answer 8

Hi you can buy worming meds from any grocery store, but unless u know how much the kitten weighs it is very dangerous to do it at home. You could over-dose your new baby. It is always best to take it to a vet, they can help with the bill by letting u do payments or you can apply for a loan they have special credit cards for animals. It usually cost around $60 dollars for your visit , and around $60-$80 for your needles and around $20 for your meds

Answer 9

I'd call vets and get a range of prices. If there's a vet school near you, take her there, as they are usually cheaper (as they have vet students treat animals so they can practice).

I didn't have to worm my cat, but a vet visit at my vet is usually about $25 to $30 for the basic examination (more if there's special tests or procedures done), and I paid about $30 more for a three year rabies shot and feline distemper (and a few others). After that visit, I decided to get him vaccinated against feline leukemia, and that was $15.

I live in Indiana.

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