How to Survive Life in the Suburbs

The Quaking Kitty

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I need a medical plan for my Pet.

Here in Canada we are quite blessed. If you take ill, or your child needs to see the pediatrician, their is no need to hesitate.

Call the Doctor, book the appointment and off you go.

See the Doc.

More often than not, grab your prescription and wave goodbye.

No big bill to pay as you exit the building.

NOT so for the sweet little kitty that just entered our lives.
Rabies shots
Ringworm pills
General Wellness check up
Eye Infection (poor little guy)
Booster Shot
Flu virus…are you KIDDING me?
Don’t even get me started on how much it’s going to cost to have him neutered!

Last night topped it all. We came home from a lovely family dinner to find a lethargic kitty sitting on the floor. No bounce in his step, no roar in his meow.

Maybe he was just tired?

Then about 11pm the shaking started.

What?

Not your average “someone just walked over my grave” tremble.

Full on tremors. Shaking with every breath.

We called the Emergency vet number.

They said we needed to bring him in.

We have had a dog for 9 years and never had to make a trip like this.

What we learned by 1am?
Ear infections can cause a kitten to spike a fever , quickly making sweet kitty dehydrated. All of this combined brings on the quakes, shakes or shivers.

Poor little kitty.

Poor little checking account.

This little man is costing me a fortune!

Good thing he’s cute…..

    • Comments

    5. Wow! I never heard of that. The only time I had to take an emergency vet visit was when kitty got into the stupid coffee! I can imagine that bill wasn’t a pretty picture.

    6. Oh poor kitty, hope he feels better soon.
      Here in the UK the vet bills are extortionate! Thank god we have a dog insurance or we wouldn’t be able to have a roof over our head right now. The downside of having a dog the size of a cow is that the vet bills are the size of cows too…
      Get well soon Kitty!

    8. I have 3 cats right now and have never had them get an ear infection. You just got lucky with this little one. Of course we have had major surgery, several enemas, and one with a blood disorder – ya want to trade?

    10. Pets are a little like cars, they can go for a long time without problems, then they can cost you a bundle all at once. A couple I know just spent six thousand dollars on an operation for their cat!

    11. I never knew ear infections could do that! I have two little guys and never had that happen.

      I hope you’re little man will be better soon.

      Ya those checking accounts never seem to have enough when it comes to covering medical bills – pets included!

    14. Poor little kitty!

      I’m going to sound cold hearted saying this but, that is exactly why I don’t have a cat/dog.

      Also because the thought of having to look after something else fills my heart with dread… but whatever. 🙂