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ToLorien t1_iwloj66 wrote

I really don’t think it’s a great idea to get a cat if you’re already worried about adoption pricing. That’s literally the cheapest part. I work as a vet tech and the initial exam fees are $68, plus distemper vaccines which are around $35-40 a pop and depending on how old the cat is, it will require 2-3 of those vaccines (first at 8 weeks then 12 weeks then 16). The rabies vaccine which will be required by state law runs around the same price but it’s only one. Then blood work to Make sure the cat is negative for feline leukemia/FIV. Then pre anesthetic blood work prior to spay/neuter. Then the actual surgery itself. Not to mention the cost of food (wet food ONLY is gold standard but also pretty much a requirement for male cats urinary health). Seriously I’m not trying to be mean but just because your family friend is a vet doesn’t mean you’ll be able to afford all this even at a discount.

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forseeablephantom t1_iwlp4nk wrote

Thanks for being concerned about my finances. I’m in law school and work full time so every penny has been counting. Doesn’t mean I don’t have it. My girlfriend who makes less than I do manages to give her cat a happy healthy life. So I’ll take you message w a grain of salt.

PS you sound really fun at parties

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ToLorien t1_iwlq0bm wrote

Hey I’m just letting you know the real cost. And you’re the one who brought up concerns over finances in your post lol. My kitten cost me $2,000 in a couple days having eaten an ibuprofen tablet that was on the coffee table for two seconds while I reached for my water! Using the experience I have, if you’re already concerned about the adoption cost (which is literally and I cannot stress this enough THE CHEAPEST part) tells me you’re not ready for the expenses down the line.

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PBparsimony t1_iwlrlx8 wrote

This absolutely!! Vet bills add up even after pet insurance and people really need to consider how much it can cost to care for pets before they adopt one.

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