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I wish I hadn’t dragged my feet on insurance

smarron

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Hi everyone. I’m at a loss- I got my baby, Frank, back in December. I kept thinking I would sign up for insurance but I kept putting it off, mostly because all the options were so overwhelming and I don’t have insurance for my other pets. Anyways, since I’ve had him, he’s been treated once for an URI. It didn’t seem to go away completely but I thought that sphynx cats just had runny noses from to time. Anyways, a couple of days ago I noticed that he seemed cool to the touch and lethargic but he was still eating and eating a lot. Then on Saturday and Sunday he didn’t finish his food, which never happens. I took him to my vet this morning, and wow everything just happened so fast. His temperature was very low and he was dehydrated. An x-ray revealed that he has pneumonia. And then they told me to get to an emergency/specialist vet clinic right away. He’s at the emergency clinic now awaiting an ultrasound- his blood work is abnormal- low cholesterol levels and abnormal kidney and liver values. He doesn’t weigh very much considering he’s 6 months old and a voracious eater. They couldn’t see any of his abdominal organs in the x-ray hence the ultrasound. The first estimate they gave me nearly had me falling out of my chair! I feel horrible that I had to pick and choose his treatments and I wish I had just chosen any pet insurance 2 months ago. I’m waiting to hear back about his ultrasound, please send good vibes.
 

Toa and Ross

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Sending lots of healing vibes to Frank. Hope they find what is causing his health issue and it's something that can get better with meds. Hugs for you.
 

Staceyxxx

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Bless, I hope wee frank gets better soon! Am in a similar situation my insurance won’t pay out, so it’s a financial burden, but she is my only kitty/ child so I do a extra shift every month to pay her vet bills! But understand it not easy! Xxx
 

Yoda mom

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@smarron , oh sweetie I am so sorry your boy Frank got his angel wings
Sending a (((((big hug ))))and my sincerest condolences for your loss ..

Fly free and high sweet Frank
You touched hearts forever

"Replied the glorious cat
For I will whisper into their hearts
That I am always with them
I just am....forever and ever and ever. "
-from poem for cats

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Robin Matsumoto

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I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. You did everything that you could for him and he was loved. My sincere condolences.


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Staceyxxx

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Omg am sooo sorry for your loss of baby frank! He knows his mamma loves him and was trying her best to get him the best care! Xxxx
 
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