The Luckenbach cats:

Rabies and distemper shots every OTHER year (as recommended by the vet)

MOST of the kitties will still receive a yearly visit even if no shots are needed, but I will admit that this year has been especially hard, and I have not taken some of the younger/healthier cats for their check up.

All 16 cats eat prescription food (from the vet) but I do mix a pet store brand into it to cut the cost just a bit.

4 cats (was 5 until recently) get daily medication. (from the vet)

Blood tests and urinalysis as needed. Even an x-ray or two.

Last year Amber had a dental, this year Monte will have his.

Lucas had an ultrasound and countless medications and tests and food changes to try to control his diarrhea (which we now know is caused by cancer).

Last year Rutherford had his PU and bladder stone surgeries after trying to treat his urinary blockages several other ways.

Anyway..........believe me, it is HARD!!! I can only afford to buy clothes at a thrift store. I haven't been to a movie theater in over 15 years. We never vacation away from home. But all of that is OK. The cats ARE my life. They see the doctor 10 times more often than I do. (LOL) And they probably eat better too.