Was told to give up on Luna because she's too expensive!

**Kirsten** · 07-26-2007, 02:44 PM

Told someone today that Luna may have kidney problems, and that alone the tests that need to be done are more than I can affort, and I was actually told that it may be better to give her up!!

I know I would never do that, but I spend the entire evening pondering about this subject, about the question when the point is reached where you cannot affort your pet anymore.

And then she sat there, looking at me with the cutest Luna-expression on her little beloved face, and I just knew that she's worth each and every Cent!!

Oh, and please don't get me wrong, Luna's health will always be my main concern, not the money, but I know that many here have been at this point in the past, so you will probably understand...

Kirsten

**caseysmom** · 07-26-2007, 02:47 PM

I know Luna means the world to you, I know you will find a way to work it out somehow.

**Laura's Babies** · 07-26-2007, 02:48 PM

That would be heartbreaking to give one up because I couldn't afford the care it needed. We know here, that you will do everything humanly possiabel to get her what she needs including asking all your friends here for help if you need it!

**Randi** · 07-26-2007, 03:57 PM

Kirsten, I'm so sorry to hear Luna has problems.

Of course, you'll do all you can for her. Perhaps your vet will accept payment over a period of time. I really hope you'll find a solution - don't give up!

Please give Luna some extra kisses from me.

Big ((((hugs))))

**jenluckenbach** · 07-26-2007, 03:58 PM

Oh yeah, I have tought about the money. (and how much I would have IF I had no pets). And then I think of how empty life would be. Money or love???? I'll take the love even if they do eat better tha I do.

**lvpets2002** · 07-26-2007, 04:15 PM

Amen Laura.. Luna can get our help if needed.. Please lets help this baby all we can.. Bigg Huggss & Prayers here..

Originally Posted by Laura's Babies

That would be heartbreaking to give one up because I couldn't afford the care it needed. We know here, that you will do everything humanly possiabel to get her what she needs including asking all your friends here for help if you need it!

**Freedom** · 07-26-2007, 04:39 PM

I've been told that at one time or another for one kitty or another, as well. I do consider carefully each step and I don't always do all the testing the vet suggests.

For example, you have the urinalysis and will get the blood work. What will the ultrasound of the kidneys tell you? By the time you have the first 2, you KNOW if her kidneys are working well, sort of, or shut down. What steps will you take based on the info you have from the first 2? And what would change if you get the ultrasound?

Mr. Amber Cat had kidney failure; and a few other things. We did the urinalysis and blood tests, skipped the ultrasound. He went onto sub q fluids when the kidneys were slowing down, and that went from once every three days all the way to 3 times per day over a long period of time. We treated symptoms without getting all the nasty news as there wasn't going to be much we could do about it anyway. He was too weak from the other issues to be able to do any chemo aor radiation so there was no point -- in my opion -- in doing the ultrasound. The vet recommeneded all of it! I just gather the info an make my own decisions.

Wishing you and Luna the best and many happy times together still!

**kb2yjx** · 07-26-2007, 05:36 PM

Kirsten!! I wonder if the person who told you to give up on Luna had any pets. We do the best we can do within our means. Like Jen, having " only " nine cats is a bit expensive, but what a dull life if they were not here!!! HUGS to you and prayers for you both!!!! Sandra

**catmandu** · 07-26-2007, 05:55 PM

I Am Lucky In Having An Independant Vet Who Is Not With A Clinic And Does Not Have To Make A Quota As A Lot Of Vets Who Are Attached To Clinics Have To.
He I Am Completely Sure Would Take Into Account The Fact That I Am Not Wealthy And Would Make The Found Cats Health A Prority.
We Pray That You Never Have To Give Up Luna Over Money.

**Medusa** · 07-26-2007, 06:06 PM

Boy, I've been there on more than one occasion. I started selling off some possessions until I got on my feet again. I don't mean to sound like a Hallmark card but 'where there's a will, there's a way'. You'll always do what's best for Luna and she 'knows' that.

**Catsnclay** · 07-26-2007, 07:36 PM

A few years ago when our Lucky got Chylothorax he was in and out of the ER several times, and had to spend a week in there. Talk about running up the bill!

Then he needed a specialist, who happened to be over an hour away and he stayed with them for a week.

But everyone we came in contact with, the ER, the specialist and his regular vet all knew that this would be very expensive, so they all offered a payment plan.

In the end, I kept all the bills and added it up.......

Lucky cost us $7,000.00

. But you know what?! He was worth EVERY penny of it!

People asked me, including my parents, WHY did we spend so much on just a 'cat' (Grrrrrr

)

My answer: Lucky is not just a cat, he is my child.

So Kirsten, most of us have been through this and some how, some way, we all make it thought these tough times. So hang in there Girl!! There is a light at the end of the tunnel!!

Oh, and speaking from experiences.............don't add up Luna's bills!!