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My Cat needs to be put to sleep

Afternoon Guys,
my very old Cat of 18 yrs needs to be put down sadly.
Just wanted to know what the Vet fees will be?
I know you can't put a price on a beloved Pet....but would just like to know roughly in case i get a surprise (money's a bit tight at the mo :().
Thanks in advance for all replies.
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  • rosie_78
    rosie_78 Posts: 261 Forumite
    It varies, depending on where you live.
    Sorry to hear about your poor cat xx xx
  • scaredy_cat
    scaredy_cat Posts: 7,758 Forumite
    i also had my old cat cremated on her own as i wanted her ashes back and it cost me about £130 i think. That was last year.
    Cats don't have owners - they have staff!! :D:p
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  • Soleil_lune
    Soleil_lune Posts: 1,247 Forumite
    Didn't want to read and run - dinner beckons -

    I am so sorry Goldfizz. You are clearly a good cat owner who has looked after her/him very well. I am sure your cat has had a lovely life with you!

    Cat euthanasia - without checking, I would hazard a guess at around £50-£70, but check online maybe?

    Best wishes and say goodbye from me.

    Awwwww, :( I hope you will be OK, and I am glad you are doing the best for your cat.
  • Goldfizz
    Goldfizz Posts: 124 Forumite
    edited 8 September 2013 at 7:06PM
    Thanks for the replies guys,....all your kind words did set me off though :o.
    £50-70 isn't too bad, but i can always ask my family to help out if necessary (if it's a lot more than that).
    Thanks again!
  • gettingready
    gettingready Posts: 11,330 Forumite
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    Sorry to hear about your cat - but he/she had a long and surely happy life with you.

    I am in London so all is more expensive. It was around £300.00 but 3 years ago and with individual cremation. We have Tiger in a box on the shelf here with us :(
  • Frugalista
    Frugalista Posts: 1,747 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Why don't you just phone the vet and ask??
    "Men are generally more careful of the breed(ing) of their horses and dogs than of their children" - William Penn 1644-1718

    We live in a time where intelligent people are being silenced so that stupid people won't be offended.
  • nicter
    nicter Posts: 310 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Our cat was sadly put to sleep 3 weeks ago and it cost us £35.00. That's in Norfolk. Sending you hugs x
  • Poor little thing didn't even make it through the night.
    He died abt 1/2 an hour ago. :(
    But thanks for all your kind words.
  • meritaten
    meritaten Posts: 24,158 Forumite
    awwww Goldfizz - I am so sorry about your cat - but, a natural death without pain is the best way to go. All my pets had to be PTS and tbh I almost envy you. Its a decision taken out of your hands and you at least aren't left wondering if you made the right one.
  • So so sorry for your loss, 18 is an amazing age for a cat & i'm sure s/he was happy & much loved. No way to go is 'nice' but in your sleep has to be the best way safe & warm x
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