Help with vet fees for my cat?

Darkling_angel

As I said, PDSA and RSPCA cannot help us as we are not on benefits. It's the only way they will give assistance. I am on a low income but not receiving any extra money so therefor we can't get financial assistance from them. Very frustrating!

I am following up the advice from Lowis and I'm waiting for a call back from the manager of the Cattery, so we'll see what happens there.

Thanks again!

LittleTinker

Darkling_angel wrote: »

As I said, PDSA and RSPCA cannot help us as we are not on benefits. It's the only way they will give assistance. I am on a low income but not receiving any extra money so therefor we can't get financial assistance from them. Very frustrating!

I am following up the advice from Lowis and I'm waiting for a call back from the manager of the Cattery, so we'll see what happens there.

Thanks again!

Im not sure where you have that information from as you dont need to be claiming any extra money for the PDSA to help you. You only need to be getting help with housing costs, and if you are on a low income, you would be.

Also, the place where you got him are responsible as they rehomed him with existing conditions......his teeth didnt get bad in a week....so maybe ask them again.

Lastly, how about getting a second opinion? Perhaps the cattery DID have him checked out and got a clean bill of health...so therefore, why is the vet saying he needs teeth out? You need to get it checked out.

Darkling_angel

I don't get help with housing costs or council tax, and as I live with my partner our combined income is considered, and is just over the amount to be considered for assistance.

I have spoken to PDSA and RSPCA, both of which said they can't help me.

His teeth are bad. He has bad breath, one of his front teeth is chipped and I can see at least one back tooth that is very dark brown and looks like it is decaying. Can't look any closer as he doesn't like it!

I heard back from the cattery and they are looking into how they can help me. Not holding my breath though!

lowis

perhaps if you told the cattery that you may have to return him as you can't afford the treatment, they might find some funds to help you.

a cat's tooth doesn't go black in the space of a week or so. did the chip happen since you adopted him though? or does it look old?

the cattery really should help you out.

Darkling_angel

The chip is old, but still swollen around the gum.

I just heard back from the Cattery, and the owner is going to speak with his vets to see if they can do a reduced rate. Failing that, he will speak to Social Services, who brought Derek into the Cattery, to see if they can help meet the costs. Fingers crossed!

I also got an email tonight from Tailwaggers Club and they can offer £50 which is great!

Kimberley

I don't want to sound harsh but why did you take on a pet when you knew you couldn't afford one? You also have the spaying/neuturing costs and Vaccination costs each year. So many people take on a pet without going through their financies first. You also have flea treatment to buy on a regular basis. Have you thought all these out?

Also I agree with others that the rescue centre should have only rehomed the cat when it was it perfect health. They should have sorted his/her teeeth out first.

spookylukey

There's nothing to suggest the OP can't afford the general upkeep of their new cat, boosters work out to £2.50 per month and Frontline/Drontal £3.15 a month (12 Frontline per year/4 Drontal per year). I'm sure he/she is capable of saving less than £6 a month towards these but not a completely unexpected £250 vets bill less than 2 weeks after adopting the cat. They've also taken out insurance which is one of the most responsible things a pet owner can do in my opinion.

Kimberley

spookylukey wrote: »

There's nothing to suggest the OP can't afford the general upkeep of their new cat, boosters work out to £2.50 per month and Frontline/Drontal £3.15 a month (12 Frontline per year/4 Drontal per year). I'm sure he/she is capable of saving less than £6 a month towards these but not a completely unexpected £250 vets bill less than 2 weeks after adopting the cat. They've also taken out insurance which is one of the most responsible things a pet owner can do in my opinion.

I know that but with any pet you should be prepared for any unsuspecting vet fees but yes I see your point and at least they have insured the cat.

Op, can you not ask the rescue if they can help considering his/her teeth were in a bad way when you rehomed him/her? Even if they offered to pay half. I know the rescue that I foster for does this.

Darkling_angel

spookylukey wrote: »

There's nothing to suggest the OP can't afford the general upkeep of their new cat, boosters work out to £2.50 per month and Frontline/Drontal £3.15 a month (12 Frontline per year/4 Drontal per year). I'm sure he/she is capable of saving less than £6 a month towards these but not a completely unexpected £250 vets bill less than 2 weeks after adopting the cat. They've also taken out insurance which is one of the most responsible things a pet owner can do in my opinion.

Thanks for that. We have budgeted for all flea/worming treatments etc, we knew the financial responsibilities when we took him on, but it was so unexpected that we'd have to pay out a load of cash after only having him a week or so!

We have now had a chat with the owner of the Cattery and he is going to speak with the vets to try and get a reduced rate, and if that doesn't work he will speak to Social Services who brought Derek in. So hopefully we'll get somewhere with that.

Kimberley

Darkling_angel wrote: »

We have now had a chat with the owner of the Cattery and he is going to speak with the vets to try and get a reduced rate, and if that doesn't work he will speak to Social Services who brought Derek in. So hopefully we'll get somewhere with that.

Thats good news.