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Posted by Camille Dumont on September 5, 2004, at 12:27:54
It seems to be a curse, my rats are sick again. One has pneumonia and myco and a male has myco. Went to the vet Friday and they made a mistake ... I won't have enough meds for all of them for the prescribed duration AND getting to and from there is like 50$ in cab fare total ... I don't want to have to go back there for like 10$ worth of antibiotics.
AND if things weren't bas enough already, one of my young males has also started to make grunting noises when breathing so he's sick again which most likely means ANOTHER vet visit so another$150 down the drain.
Woever says pet rats are inexpensive animals doesn't know what they are talking about. But what pisses me off the most is having to miss work to get them in ... I'M afraid my bosses will grow tired of me missing work so much for my pets.
Posted by AuntieMel on September 6, 2004, at 0:12:03
In reply to warning : long pet rant within, posted by Camille Dumont on September 5, 2004, at 12:27:54
You were just there on Friday, and it sounds like you are a regular. Could you call them and explain about the cab fare and work and ask them to mail you some and bill you?
Posted by Dinah on September 6, 2004, at 16:16:49
In reply to warning : long pet rant within, posted by Camille Dumont on September 5, 2004, at 12:27:54
I understand. :(
Vet costs have gotten so high lately that I have come to the inescapable conclusion that I can't afford to keep the number of pets I'm used to keeping. Which is fine, and I'll adapt. But it does nothing about the several dogs over the age of 12 that I already own.
I don't understand why the costs have increased so much relative to inflation. :(
I think I found a member of my vet's practice who is willing to give scripts for my enormous monthly vet meds rather than force me to buy them from the practice. That will cut my costs significantly. I'm just not positive he'll do it on a regular basis, or if he just did it this time because he didn't have any stock on hand.
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