From the ArcaMax Publishing, Cats & Dogs Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/catsanddogs/s-174523-271347
You know your pet better than anybody. If something just isn't right,
you know it. Don't say, "Well, I'll just wait a couple days and see if
he gets better. I just can't afford a vet visit right now."
Chances are if you wait, your bill is going to cost more because
whatever is bothering your pet will be harder to diagnose and treat.
We once had a woman who brought her cat in because she noticed he was
drooling a little. Come to find out the poor kitty had a sewing needle
stuck in his mouth! After giving him a light sedative we were able to
pull the needle out easily.
If she had waited an extra day or even a few more hours chances are he
would have swallowed the needle. A needle stuck in the intestinal
track is a lot harder to find, and a lot harder to get out than a
needle stuck in the mouth! (Needles should stay in the haystack where
they belong!)
Kitty was lucky to have such an observant owner. And by bringing her
cat in sooner rather than later, the woman probably saved herself at
least $500-800. That's a lot of catnip!
Everyday I hear pet owners complain about the high price of their
bills and it makes me sad. I wish prices could be cheaper so more
people could afford quality health care for their pets. Heck-I wish
more people could afford quality health care for themselves! But it
is what it is.
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This tip courtesy of Dogproblems.com