**THANK YOU ALL *** Cost for tumor removal?

For your responses to my post about our cat's tumor. My husband is
feeling much better about it today and we are going to call the vet
for an estimate as soon as they open.

I also decided to check with another vet in our area. I was really
dissappointed with our vet yesterday - she didn't really tell me
ANYTHING at all except 'we need to take this one out, see you on
Friday, can we do a teeth cleaning at the same time?' (can you say
$$$$, it's like - do you want fries with that burger!) We were in
there with the vet about 5 minutes total, with of course a 20 minute
wait before hand despite our appointment. The place was packed.

Then when we were checking out, the receptionist seemed peeved that I
didn't know any more details - I said that's all she said, ask the VET
if you need more info, I don't have it! All that for $42 and I was
left feeling like I didn't have all the information I needed, I was
hurried through, and overcharged.

We'll get a second opinion, and I will be asking about specialists for
the surgery or at least want to know how many vaccine related sarcomas
they've treated and how many surgeries the vet has done. It seems
like, if this is a sarcoma, our best bet is a good first surgery.

Thank you all again, you were just what we needed and I'll keep you
posted. Miss Abby is purring this morning and appreciating all the
extra attention and special treats we've been showering her with.

Annabanana

For your responses to my post about our cat's tumor. My husband is
feeling much better about it today and we are going to call the vet
for an estimate as soon as they open.

I also decided to check with another vet in our area. I was really
dissappointed with our vet yesterday - she didn't really tell me
ANYTHING at all except 'we need to take this one out, see you on
Friday, can we do a teeth cleaning at the same time?' (can you say
$$$$, it's like - do you want fries with that burger!) We were in
there with the vet about 5 minutes total, with of course a 20 minute
wait before hand despite our appointment. The place was packed.

Then when we were checking out, the receptionist seemed peeved that I
didn't know any more details - I said that's all she said, ask the VET
if you need more info, I don't have it! All that for $42 and I was
left feeling like I didn't have all the information I needed, I was
hurried through, and overcharged.

We'll get a second opinion, and I will be asking about specialists for
the surgery or at least want to know how many vaccine related sarcomas
they've treated and how many surgeries the vet has done. It seems
like, if this is a sarcoma, our best bet is a good first surgery.

Thank you all again, you were just what we needed and I'll keep you
posted. Miss Abby is purring this morning and appreciating all the
extra attention and special treats we've been showering her with.

Annabanana

From: (Annabanana)

I also decided to check with another vet in our area. I was really
dissappointed with our vet yesterday - she didn't really tell me
ANYTHING at all except 'we need to take this one out, see you on
Friday, can we do a teeth cleaning at the same time?' (can you say
$$$$, it's like - do you want fries with that burger!) We were in
there with the vet about 5 minutes total, with of course a 20 minute
wait before hand despite our appointment. The place was packed.

Then when we were checking out, the receptionist seemed peeved that I
didn't know any more details - I said that's all she said, ask the VET
if you need more info, I don't have it! All that for $42 and I was
left feeling like I didn't have all the information I needed, I was
hurried through, and overcharged.

I would definitely find another vet!

Thank you all again, you were just what we needed and I'll keep you
posted. Miss Abby is purring this morning and appreciating all the
extra attention and special treats we've been showering her with.

Best of luck, Anna. I hope Miss Abby's tumor turns out to be benign.

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

From: (Annabanana)

I also decided to check with another vet in our area. I was really
dissappointed with our vet yesterday - she didn't really tell me
ANYTHING at all except 'we need to take this one out, see you on
Friday, can we do a teeth cleaning at the same time?' (can you say
$$$$, it's like - do you want fries with that burger!) We were in
there with the vet about 5 minutes total, with of course a 20 minute
wait before hand despite our appointment. The place was packed.

Then when we were checking out, the receptionist seemed peeved that I
didn't know any more details - I said that's all she said, ask the VET
if you need more info, I don't have it! All that for $42 and I was
left feeling like I didn't have all the information I needed, I was
hurried through, and overcharged.

I would definitely find another vet!

Thank you all again, you were just what we needed and I'll keep you
posted. Miss Abby is purring this morning and appreciating all the
extra attention and special treats we've been showering her with.

Best of luck, Anna. I hope Miss Abby's tumor turns out to be benign.

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

On 29 Oct 2003 17:32:58 GMT, olitter (PawsForThought)
wrote:

From: (Annabanana)

I also decided to check with another vet in our area. I was really
dissappointed with our vet yesterday - she didn't really tell me
ANYTHING at all except 'we need to take this one out, see you on
Friday, can we do a teeth cleaning at the same time?' (can you say
$$$$, it's like - do you want fries with that burger!) We were in
there with the vet about 5 minutes total, with of course a 20 minute
wait before hand despite our appointment. The place was packed.

Then when we were checking out, the receptionist seemed peeved that I
didn't know any more details - I said that's all she said, ask the VET
if you need more info, I don't have it! All that for $42 and I was
left feeling like I didn't have all the information I needed, I was
hurried through, and overcharged.

I would definitely find another vet!

Thank you all again, you were just what we needed and I'll keep you
posted. Miss Abby is purring this morning and appreciating all the
extra attention and special treats we've been showering her with.

Best of luck, Anna. I hope Miss Abby's tumor turns out to be benign.

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm
Good wishes for a happy outcome. If the cat needs to have her teeth
cleaned, it is a good time to do it while she is under the anesthetic.
Getting another opinion is smart. Again, god luck and many purrs for
a happy outsome. mLB

On 29 Oct 2003 17:32:58 GMT, olitter (PawsForThought)
wrote:

From: (Annabanana)

I also decided to check with another vet in our area. I was really
dissappointed with our vet yesterday - she didn't really tell me
ANYTHING at all except 'we need to take this one out, see you on
Friday, can we do a teeth cleaning at the same time?' (can you say
$$$$, it's like - do you want fries with that burger!) We were in
there with the vet about 5 minutes total, with of course a 20 minute
wait before hand despite our appointment. The place was packed.

Then when we were checking out, the receptionist seemed peeved that I
didn't know any more details - I said that's all she said, ask the VET
if you need more info, I don't have it! All that for $42 and I was
left feeling like I didn't have all the information I needed, I was
hurried through, and overcharged.

I would definitely find another vet!

Thank you all again, you were just what we needed and I'll keep you
posted. Miss Abby is purring this morning and appreciating all the
extra attention and special treats we've been showering her with.

Best of luck, Anna. I hope Miss Abby's tumor turns out to be benign.

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm
Good wishes for a happy outcome. If the cat needs to have her teeth
cleaned, it is a good time to do it while she is under the anesthetic.
Getting another opinion is smart. Again, god luck and many purrs for
a happy outsome. mLB

Thanks Lauren - we did find another vet. I called and made an
appointment for tomorrow afternoon. The receptionist was so nice and
unhurried, and she said that they were booked up today because they
allow at least a full half hour per appointment.

I also called the old vet's office for an estimate, and the vet I saw
was out, so they said she would call me back tomorrow some time.

Good wishes for a happy outcome. If the cat needs to have her teeth
cleaned, it is a good time to do it while she is under the anesthetic.
Getting another opinion is smart. Again, god luck and many purrs for
a happy outsome. mLB

and mLB, I agree that combining needed treatments into a single
anesthesia incidence is a great idea, however, the vet looked at her
teeth, said they looked very good but that they could do the cleaning
anyway since she'd be under - I tell you what, I don't like to have to
get my own teeth cleaned when they don't need it, and they don't have
to anesthetize me for it!

THis board is such a great supportive place, thank you again for being
here!

annabananan

Thanks Lauren - we did find another vet. I called and made an
appointment for tomorrow afternoon. The receptionist was so nice and
unhurried, and she said that they were booked up today because they
allow at least a full half hour per appointment.

I also called the old vet's office for an estimate, and the vet I saw
was out, so they said she would call me back tomorrow some time.

Good wishes for a happy outcome. If the cat needs to have her teeth
cleaned, it is a good time to do it while she is under the anesthetic.
Getting another opinion is smart. Again, god luck and many purrs for
a happy outsome. mLB

and mLB, I agree that combining needed treatments into a single
anesthesia incidence is a great idea, however, the vet looked at her
teeth, said they looked very good but that they could do the cleaning
anyway since she'd be under - I tell you what, I don't like to have to
get my own teeth cleaned when they don't need it, and they don't have
to anesthetize me for it!

THis board is such a great supportive place, thank you again for being
here!

annabananan

"Annabanana" wrote in message
om...
For your responses to my post about our cat's tumor. My husband is
feeling much better about it today and we are going to call the vet
for an estimate as soon as they open.

I also decided to check with another vet in our area. I was really
dissappointed with our vet yesterday -

VERY smart, Anna. I never go back to anyone who has made me
the least bit uncomfortable. There are too many to choose from.

"Annabanana" wrote in message
om...
For your responses to my post about our cat's tumor. My husband is
feeling much better about it today and we are going to call the vet
for an estimate as soon as they open.

I also decided to check with another vet in our area. I was really
dissappointed with our vet yesterday -

VERY smart, Anna. I never go back to anyone who has made me
the least bit uncomfortable. There are too many to choose from.