Cameo
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- Jan 8, 2014
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I have had Sphynx for about 4 years now.
My initial costs b/c they were both rehome/rescues were their echocardiogram, spay, dental, microchip and vaccines. That was around $900 -$1000 each.
I do dentals for each of my girls every 2 years and that runs around $300 to $400 per girl. I always do the extras, catheter, EKG, etc.
I did incur an additional $250 charge for Tulah this last visit b/c she now has a heart murmur so we did another scan and all is well.
I haven't had any other unexpected issues. I do put L-lysine in their food and I provide CET treats on a regular basis, along with a high quality grain free food. So there is a little more expense than most might have but it isnt too bad.
I think with any pet there is always a risk of additional charges. I have a siamese mix that is probably a$5000 cat now. He all of a sudden got polyps in his ear and has had some other minor issues. I have a dog, mix, that is well over $8000 dog. So what I am trying to say is that even if you have a healthy animal, be it a pure bred or a mix, things happen and we as pet owners should always have some money set aside, or a credit card with money available. I know this isn't always possible for everyone and I completly understand. Just throwing my thoughts and ideas out there.
I too have lost a cat to FIP and I am so sorry for your loss. It is a very horrible disease and I will never get the images of what my sweet Pharaoh went through out of my head. I hope you get some answers you are looking for from the awesome members here and I hope you are able to welcome another Sphynx in to your home!
RIP to your sweet boy.
My initial costs b/c they were both rehome/rescues were their echocardiogram, spay, dental, microchip and vaccines. That was around $900 -$1000 each.
I do dentals for each of my girls every 2 years and that runs around $300 to $400 per girl. I always do the extras, catheter, EKG, etc.
I did incur an additional $250 charge for Tulah this last visit b/c she now has a heart murmur so we did another scan and all is well.
I haven't had any other unexpected issues. I do put L-lysine in their food and I provide CET treats on a regular basis, along with a high quality grain free food. So there is a little more expense than most might have but it isnt too bad.
I think with any pet there is always a risk of additional charges. I have a siamese mix that is probably a$5000 cat now. He all of a sudden got polyps in his ear and has had some other minor issues. I have a dog, mix, that is well over $8000 dog. So what I am trying to say is that even if you have a healthy animal, be it a pure bred or a mix, things happen and we as pet owners should always have some money set aside, or a credit card with money available. I know this isn't always possible for everyone and I completly understand. Just throwing my thoughts and ideas out there.
I too have lost a cat to FIP and I am so sorry for your loss. It is a very horrible disease and I will never get the images of what my sweet Pharaoh went through out of my head. I hope you get some answers you are looking for from the awesome members here and I hope you are able to welcome another Sphynx in to your home!
RIP to your sweet boy.