What would you do?

Question

I just found out that I will cost me close to $600 to treat my cat. She has hepatic lipidosis(fatty liver) I DO NOT have that kind of money. (I am 37 weeks pregnant with my second child and not working My husband and I are living paycheck to paycheck) The treatment that he is doing may or may not work. I beleave that I will have to put he down. Not that I dont love her but I just have to think about putting food on the table. My cat is 10 years old would you say that she has lived a long life. What would you do if you were me?

If it were for my child... That is why you have insurance and you can get billed. Pay in small amounts. With a vet you have to pay for it all at once! So it is a little diffrent in that area.



I just cant feed her more that is why she is at the vets office it is because she wouldn't eat lost a whole lot of weight and is now on an IV!!!

Answer 1

I have been in your situation. I asked my vet if they would create a payment plan so that I could get my animal treated and pay for it on time. They very happily obliged and my dog is alive and healthy today because of it.

Answer 2

I would cry, cry, cry. I just put my beloved Puddy down after 17 years together...reason, inoperable tumor in her mouth. Had I been able to fix her I would have, cost was no issue. I kept her as long as I could and fed her with a syringe until she was obviously suffering and in pain. I made an appointment to have her euthanized and held her on the table as I watched her go, it was one of the saddest moments I have ever experienced. Your circumstances are a bit different, you have a sick cat and expecting a baby any minute. Your choice, just so you know most veterinarians have a cost deferment plan that you can use that will allow you to pay interest free up to a year. Inquire with your vet. If you decide to put your pet down and not treat the disease then I hope you can live with your decision and not feel any guilt and wonder if you could have given your pet more time. The most important thing is quality of life, if your cat can be treated and live well then maybe its your responsibility as a pet owner. They are expensive but well worth it! Good Luck! ~ >^^<

Answer 3

Treat the cat. $600 is alot of money, but after time it will seem like nothing, and well worth it in the long run. See if the vet will do small payments. Maybe an ad it the paper will bring someone who will want to take care of the cat, and take it to the vet.

Answer 4

I know that it would be difficult to put down your cat.(I feel for you). But your cat had 10 years(54 in cat years); of your love. Is there a animal shelter that can help you with the care of your cat (some help with vet costs according to you income)? Give it some time to see if the treatment works. Good luck on the cat and your baby.

Answer 5

This is a difficult decision, and I empathize with you. However, as a long-time cat owner, I would not put her down. She could live at least another 7 years. I would first try to contact humane societies and pet shelters. They often know of cheaper veterinarians, who will provide good (sometimes free) care for your cat. In fact, if you tell a pet shelter about your problem, they may try to raise the money to help you with the payment. If that doesn't work, and you have a credit card, you could put the payment on that, and pay it back over the months. Personally, I would give every penny I had to bring back a much beloved cat I lost to cardiomyopathy this fall.

Answer 6

The average lifespan of a cat is 8-9 years so that is a long life for a cat! I would not put her down though, I would give her to a shelter and maybe someone who does have the money will help her. Good Luck. O, and I reccomend 2 pray for ur cat.

Answer 7

that is such a hard question.. most people dont just have 600$ lying around.

i have 3 cats, and i love em like their my kids. if one of them was super sick and i couldn't afford it, i would probably post a sad message on craigslist (www.cragslist.com) and say if anyone out there is a cat lover, please consider this. then i'd write whats wrong, include a picture, and hope a wealthy family with a big heart decides to take her in. it's worth a shot. i know if i had the money and saw an ad like that, i would definitely go for it. cats are the best things i have ever known.

i know it's hard, and im sorry you have to go through with this. please try the craigslist thing, you never know. someone out there just might take her in. or a vet might even see it and take her in. good luck :(

Answer 8

Making the decision whether or not to put your pet down is VERY difficult. Pets are wonderful friends that can give you up to a decade of fun! In this situation, you must look at every aspect. Would your first child agree with you? Do you think the treatment will work? If you want to put your pet down, then you should talk to your child about it. Most likely, they will agree with you. If you want your cat to live, maybe have lemonade stands, put up donation cans in supermarkets, pizza places, etc.


Raising the money might me easier than you thought!
And putting your pet down might be harder than you thought.


Just give it a night or two to sleep on, think about it, and whatever you decide, good luck!

Answer 9

It's hard. I'd do everything I could, but if you don't have the money, you don't have the money. You didn't know when you got the cat that you would be in the money situation that you're in. I liked the other person's idea about contacting shelters and such.

Answer 10

I would change to a low fat cat food. Sprinkle the contents of a soluble fiber tablet on it's food, and work to get it to drink more water. You will see results in a week.