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

    3. I meant to comment yesterday but you can get pet insurance. A neighbour told us about it, she had it for her cats and said it was totally worth the 25.00 a month (this was 10yrs ago)

    4. Poor Kitty. We’ve had our pug since before we were married and I swore we would never spare her a vet visit if we suspected she was ill. Then came our 3 boys. Then came the autism diagnosis for 2 of them. Then came the REAL money trouble. Now poor pug has gone deaf and I’m sure it’s because I didn’t take her to the vet when I suspected an ear infection. It’s Mommy Guilt vs. Pet Owner Guilt. Always failing someone. Happy Kitty has you.

    6. Aw, poor little guy! I’m a cat person (living with a freaking dog lover…and a dog…) and your post – strangely – makes me desperate to get a kitty again! You are a good cat-mom for taking such good care of him. It will all be worth it when he snuggles up with you (sans infections) and gives you the purr of a lifetime.

    7. That sounds really scary. I’ve never heard of that happening before and I’ve had many cats over the years. I hope you soon have sweet kitty back to meowing like a lion.
      Thanks for the visit – it’s nice to meet you.

    8. Aww, poor thing (and you)!

      Yes, you’re right about not having to think twice about seeing the doctor when your kids are sick…for Canadian residents. When we were there this summer, we had to take our son to the doctor’s to check on some rash he had (for our peace of mind). The bill? CAD100. Less than 5 minutes’ consultation; no prescription, no meds. Because we’re non-residents. So yeah, I can just imagine what your vet bill might be.

    10. Awwww, poor kitty 🙁
      I got my dog from the pound to save money on those expensive pedigree pets
      Worked out great until his hips basically displaced due to bad breeding
      that’s a bill you don’t want to have to foot

      Tell kitty to get better soon!