Cost of Euthanasia

[Kflowers]

As I've asked before have the wages of the kennel people gone up? Have the wages of the vet techs gone up? Have the wages of the pet owners gone up? Or have the increases all gone to the new corporate owners?

Until the first three questions are answered with, yes, and in that wage increases are in proportion to the increase in vet prices, I don't want to hear anyone say, "You should have known you wouldn't be able to afford pets and not gotten them. You should have known all prices of everything would go up. Why didn't you plan for that? Now you've got to give up your pet to a humane society that can afford the new vet prices to fix what's wrong with your pet. And no, you absolutely cannot get your pet back or get help paying for he needs. You don't have enough money; you didn't plan ahead."

I also don't want to hear any Humane Societies whining about how people just aren't adopting pets and that those who have them are just losing interest in them and dumping them.

 

[Antonio65]

The problem is that the cost of bread, eggs, milk, and the gasoline vets put in their cars to drive to work have also gone up. As have the costs for the clinic’s electricity and insurance.

It’s not greed. The people who work in vet clinics are facing the same increased costs as everyone else, and all they can do is increase their own prices to try to stay afloat.

Salaries, though, haven't increased, at least here, so if they have to up their fees because of the costs, people can't follow them in this race, and someone has to give up.

 

[treeclimber]

As I've asked before have the wages of the kennel people gone up? Have the wages of the vet techs gone up? Have the wages of the pet owners gone up? Or have the increases all gone to the new corporate owners?

I don’t know about corporate owners - many clinics are owned by veterinarians who are absolutely drowning in student loans.

But despite their own financial issues, the vets at the clinic I go to still try to help me when I can’t afford something.

Yes, they’ve had to increase their prices, but greed is not the reason.

Until the first three questions are answered with, yes, and in that wage increases are in proportion to the increase in vet prices, I don't want to hear anyone say, "You should have known you wouldn't be able to afford pets and not gotten them. You should have known all prices of everything would go up. Why didn't you plan for that? Now you've got to give up your pet to a humane society that can afford the new vet prices to fix what's wrong with your pet. And no, you absolutely cannot get your pet back or get help paying for he needs. You don't have enough money; you didn't plan ahead."

I would never say that. That is a horrible thing to say to anyone who is struggling to afford care for their pet.

I am just saying that veterinarians are humans too. They need to eat and pay their rent and buy their kids school supplies, and with the cost of everything going up they have no choice but to raise their prices to be able to afford their expenses.

The whole economic situation is extremely messed up right now, but veterinarians aren’t the ones to blame. They’re not getting rich, they’re struggling too.

But the person who started this thread is facing a decision of when to euthanize their cat. We should probably respect that and leave this thread for that topic.

 

[texasrose]

I have made an appointment for this afternoon, Kitty is starting to get a bloody nose and breathing looks more labored.

On the subject of costs and all the related issues, at my veterinarian clinic, when they hire a new vet, part of the compensation package is payment towards loans. Veterinarians are coming out of college and vet school with $200,000 and student loans.

 

[Mac and Cats]

I live in the PNW. We had at home euthanasia with our cats, the most recent one being last May. The cost was $550 and that included cremation where we got the ashes back in a little cardboard box and it also included a paw print. I will say, it was a much better experience for everyone at home, if that is an option for you.

I'm sorry you're going through this with your kitty.

 

[fionasmom]

Please remember that we are here for you during this difficult time.

 

[iPappy]

I have made an appointment for this afternoon, Kitty is starting to get a bloody nose and breathing looks more labored.

On the subject of costs and all the related issues, at my veterinarian clinic, when they hire a new vet, part of the compensation package is payment towards loans. Veterinarians are coming out of college and vet school with $200,000 and student loans.

T texasrose I hope things went smoothly for everyone this afternoon.

 

[texasrose]

T texasrose I hope things went smoothly for everyone this afternoon.

Thank you. It did. The initial sedative worked in less than 2 minutes, so the vet said that she was pretty much running on adrenaline and had very little time left. Typically that sedative works in 10 to 15 minutes

 

[Alldara]

First, I'm so sorry. This is a hard time for you.

Second, I have learned from this site that I am in a VERY expensive area. On Saturday, it cost me $190 CAD for the euthanasia, and $90 CAD for the cremation with bulk per cemetery burial. Plus taxes.

$500 is if you want cremation ashes returned. I wasn't able to afford this and the vet care Magnus and Calcifer will need soon.

 

[iPappy]

Thank you. It did. The initial sedative worked in less than 2 minutes, so the vet said that she was pretty much running on adrenaline and had very little time left. Typically that sedative works in 10 to 15 minutes

I've had similar experiences. It was like they were ready and welcomed the relief.
to you. I am sorry for your loss but I am glad it was peaceful.

 

[fionasmom]

I am so sorry for your loss. You did the hardest and bravest thing to help your friend transition peacefully. When a cat passes, we close the thread out of respect. You are welcome to post a tribute to Kitty in our Crossing the Bridge forum if you would like.

Crossing the Bridge