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How much should it cost for surgical removal of bladder stones in a cat?

Hi, I went to the vet this morning and it turns out my cat has a large stone in her bladder. I'm new to the city (thus also to the vet) and they quoted me $1500 for everthing (lab work, anesthesia, surgery, and boarding overnight)! I feel akward calling around to see what the competitive rate would be, does anyone else have experience with this or know about what it should cost. (I do realize rates might be a bit higher for me because I live in Chicago) Thanks in advance!

I would definitely call around for a general quote for this surgery. You don't have to give your name, so you are just an anonymous voice on the phone. If this were a procedure for you or a family member, you would want the best service at the best price. Since you are new to this area and this vet office, you want to feel secure in their skills and patient care, along with their pricing.

If they are in the same range as the other quotes, I would let them do the surgery.

The only experience I have close to this is when my Bonnie had an unidentified blockage a couple of years ago. I go to a multi-vet 24-hour veterinary hospital..the most expensive, but the most advanced, in this area. The quote for exploratory and removal of this blockage was $800-1100. Thankfully, the blockage moved and we did not have to go the surgical route.

Also, not to pry in your financial business, there is a credit card just for medical expenses, including veterinary, called Care Credit. My Care Credit has saved me several times for emergency expenses like this. If I am not too badly mistaken, the first three months are interest free, so you have a chance to reduce or pay off the debt before interest is added. The link is below, you can see if this vet office or the others in your area of Chicago accept this card and apply online.

Purrs to you and kitty.

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