Question about Vets!

[Nikoel]

Ok, my husband and I "Aquired" 2 cats recently. Our neighbor was sent to live in a nursing home and her son gave us her cats. They're both fairly young (Under 2 he said!) And while up on shots and such, they are not fixed.

That is my first priority, however I know it can be pricey to do... does anyone know if vets will set up payment plans?

I'm planning on calling and asking, but thought I'd ask here first!

 

[jenptcfan]

I'm not sure. But you could call around to several vets in your area and find out how much they charge, if they have payment plans, and if they give you any kind of a discount if you bring in more than one pet at a time.

 

[Nikoel]

oo! I hadn't thought of a multiple pet discount!! Thank you for that idea!!

 

[Dagna]

Some vets will do payment plans, but many of the larger cities have discounted spaying and neutering programs. Check with your local rescues and SPCA's. They usually know the cheapest place to get spays done.

 

[mmadison777]

The Humane Society runs a saturday clinic in my city (Arizona). You can get them shots and fixed for next to nothing, but I hear there is a line...so have to be there early. Check your local chapter.

I am low income and I hear so many people say...go to the vet. I agree, but I wonder what seniors do. They NEED pets for company and many children do as well. Its a shame to deny them because the parents are low income or the seniors dont have the money to dish out when something seems wrong. Many times I take my cat to the vet and he doesnt know whats wrong. Sometimes they guess only to have to return again. gets expensive. I wish there was a better system for low income people to handle their pets when they have a need to see a dr.

 

[Delphin]

Some vets will take a payment arrangement, but not all of them do. You have to call them and make arrangements first. Before any pet is neutered or spayed, they need to have a good exam to see if they are healthy enough to go through the anesthetic and surgery. If your cats are active, and a good healthy coat, that is an indicator they are healthy, but still check with the vet first.