Peanut had a set back this morning. She was back in the litterbox with her little squirts. I was able to get such a tiny little bit for a sample, but even from that little bit I could tell there was blood in it. And this time it seemed worse than before, because she was licking herself and doing the "butt scoot" thing. Even Terry could see there was something wrong with her - so it was off to the vet.

Although that seemed to be easier said than done. My current vet wasn't being very cooperative about calling me back. They said they had an 11:30 appt., but I couldn't wait that long because I had to get to work and because I didn't want her to be so uncomfortable for so long. So I called another vet that is nearby.

Things always turn out for the best because these people were sooo nice. I was in with doctor for at least 45 minutes while he explained about anything and everything there is to know about cats, UTI's, allergies, prednisolone, you name it!

So it turns out that because of the blood and because they could tell there was bacteria in the small sample I got, they gave her a prescription of Baytril. But, thanks to Minnie and Ritzy's experiences, I told him I want her thoroughly checked, blood and all. So they are doing a more thorough test on some urine they got while we were there, and they are doing comprehensive blood test to check her liver, kidneys, blood sugar level, etc. They will have the results tomorrow am for me.

The part that I'm wondering about is that when I take Tubby in for his blood test, it cost me $215.00. For everything today, the office visit, 10 days worth of Baytril, the urinalysis and the comprehensive blood test, it cost me a total of $149.00! The receipt said the blood test was only $72.00!!!

Am I way overpaying at the other place or what!?!?!? I know there are different levels of blood tests, so I'm going to have to give both of them a call to find out exactly what they are testing so I can compare apples to apples, but we may just be switching vets - partly based on the cost, but also based on how much time he spent with me and some of his philosophies he talked about in regards to the care of his patients.

But anyway, hopefully the Baytril is doing its thing and Peanut is resting comfortably at home now. Poor little snotty girl.