Hi everyone, (I apologize if this is the wrong forum)
It's been awhile since I've posted but Mozart and I are doing quite well. We just got back from the Vet this morning as he was due for his shots and a general exam.
Anyway, while there I was discussing a few options with my Vet who again recommended Declawing Mozart in the front for medical reasons. He's had a persistant issue with a few of his extra toes, the nails are extremely difficult to cut and need constant monitoring (they have a bad habit of becoming ingrown VERY quickly.) Anyway, the Vet mentioned that it would be more cost effective to do all the front claws at once, rather then just the 3 extra's that cause him discomfort. This is due mostly to cost and as benefit to him. (This isn't due to scratching habit or personal choice on my part. Declawing is for the benefit of my Cat first and for most)
My question:
I was quoted the following and I want to know if this is a reasonable price for the procedure.
Feline Castration & Declaw - $279.50
Post Declaw pain medication - $46.50
Cardiopet/Idexx Preanesthetic ECG -$30.80
Laser Pain Management Post Surgical -$20.50
Total: $426.35 (with Tax)
I've never had these kind of procedures for a Cat before myself as my parents paid for the pets when I lived at home so I don't really have a base to work from.
Is this on par with other vets? I'm fully willing to spend the money on my Cat, I'd prefer him healthy and happy over a padded bank account.
Thanks everyone!
It's been awhile since I've posted but Mozart and I are doing quite well. We just got back from the Vet this morning as he was due for his shots and a general exam.
Anyway, while there I was discussing a few options with my Vet who again recommended Declawing Mozart in the front for medical reasons. He's had a persistant issue with a few of his extra toes, the nails are extremely difficult to cut and need constant monitoring (they have a bad habit of becoming ingrown VERY quickly.) Anyway, the Vet mentioned that it would be more cost effective to do all the front claws at once, rather then just the 3 extra's that cause him discomfort. This is due mostly to cost and as benefit to him. (This isn't due to scratching habit or personal choice on my part. Declawing is for the benefit of my Cat first and for most)
My question:
I was quoted the following and I want to know if this is a reasonable price for the procedure.
Feline Castration & Declaw - $279.50
Post Declaw pain medication - $46.50
Cardiopet/Idexx Preanesthetic ECG -$30.80
Laser Pain Management Post Surgical -$20.50
Total: $426.35 (with Tax)
I've never had these kind of procedures for a Cat before myself as my parents paid for the pets when I lived at home so I don't really have a base to work from.
Is this on par with other vets? I'm fully willing to spend the money on my Cat, I'd prefer him healthy and happy over a padded bank account.
Thanks everyone!