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THEINCREDIBLEdork · 10-07-2011, 12:30 AM

Please explain here.

Ugly Bastard · 10-07-2011, 02:43 AM

Does your obsession with cats ever strike you as something you should be concerned with? Just curious...

DJ FC · 10-07-2011, 02:59 AM

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Orgazmo · 10-07-2011, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Mistoffelees

Please explain here.

The cat was found on Sunday morning curled up in the bottom of the corner of a closet and unwilling to move. Not even for food. He'd hiss whenever we neared. After finally being coaxed out, he was very slow moving, had half-open eyes, and was drooling.

Because it was Sunday, only an emergency vet was open. We took him in and the diagnosis was that he has a completely blocked urethra. The fix included flushing the blockage out, inserting a catheter so he could piss (this is why he was fucked up...he had a lot of piss inside of him), and keeping him overnight. Being an emergency vet, they charged up the asshole for this ($1400 in total). They wanted to keep him even longer, but we declined and instead took him to a regular vet for the next day to keep an eye on him + remote the catheter. This vet is a friend of Tits' mother and, as such, seemed to only charge for materials, just over $100 for a couple of days.

All in all, the price at the emergency place were certainly ridiculous, but they sort of have you by the balls when you walk in. In the end, he's middle-aged and this issue isn't one that should recur (so long as he's on a new diet, which doesn't cost much if any more than his old diet), thus the justification for spending $1500. That, and the price was incremental. It was $100 to walk in the place, then another $500 for them to figure out what's wrong, then another $500 to fix, and then $2-300 of random shit. Again, by the balls.

thekremlin · 10-07-2011, 09:20 AM

"Dear 'Gaz,

Thank you for tending to my penis. I really liked the CAT-theter you got for my PURR-ethra.

-With Love,

Kitty"

THEINCREDIBLEdork · 10-07-2011, 12:13 PM

That's pretty outrageous for a standard procedure, especially since it didn't require surgury. Thankyou for taking the time to answer I was genuinely curious. Hope he doesn't get sick again even though he's kind of an asshole.

Ub, I have always liked cats and some of my finest childhood mammories are searching for newly born kittens in my grandpas barn each season and playing with them. However, saying im "obsessed" with cats is a pretty far stretch. Sure I perpetuate that persona on this board, brought it here bc of an inside joke between friends that I can't really remember and probably wasn't that funny in the first place. Its still fun for me though so whether its actually funny or not so im probably will never stop.

Fyi I will be getting a new kitty soon and my sister will help me pick this one when she visits me. Leash. And motorcycle riding tolerance will be a large factor in selection.

Orgazmo · 10-07-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ID

That's pretty outrageous for a standard procedure, especially since it didn't require surgury. Thankyou for taking the time to answer I was genuinely curious. Hope he doesn't get sick again even though he's kind of an asshole.

Agreed fully, but, again, was nothing we could do. The 2nd vet looked at the bill and confirmed that they raped us, but also confirmed that's 100% to be expected from an emergency vet. I mean, they have to stay open 24 hours and have a lot of downtime they need to fund...so makes sense.

Second vet also confirms that we absolutely did the right thing by taking him to the emergency vet as this is the kind of thing that is easily treated if caught right away, but will kill within 72 hours...so not really something to fuck with.

It's really just more evidence that the cat really is an asshole. He plugged his urethra on a Sunday.

Mr. Blonde · 10-07-2011, 08:30 PM

How exactly does ones urethra get blocked?

vaga1220 * · 10-07-2011, 09:26 PM

Wire hanger.

Orgazmo · 10-07-2011, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Blonde

How exactly does ones urethra get blocked?

Crystal buildup that could have resulted from numerous different things, most notably type of food and impure water.

He now eats a type of food specifically meant to combat this + drinks only distilled water. He's a high class prick.

Saint DH · 10-07-2011, 10:08 PM

I feed my cat Purina premium urinary tract health formula. Shit isn't exactly cheap.

What type of cat litter do you use?

I've heard stories of the litters with "crystals" getting stuck in cat assholes and penis holes causing problems and even death. Probably not related to your cat's problems, but just an fyi.

Orgazmo · 10-07-2011, 10:24 PM

Not sure, but we actually did change the litter type recently. That said, Tits specifically told both vets of that and they said it was highly unlikely that it had anything to do with it.

THEINCREDIBLEdork · 10-07-2011, 11:48 PM

Well at least next time you'll know whats wrong and you can have BT suck out the blockage herself.

Repugnant Abomination · 10-08-2011, 02:28 AM

Shoulda let it die.

DDTempest · 10-08-2011, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Repugnant Abomination

Shoulda let it die.

This. I would have even replaced your cat free of charge with a much-preferred Aryan style.

Orgazmo · 10-08-2011, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Repug

Should have let is die

You would sell your soul to save your puppy if the roles were reversed. How dare you judge me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DD

I'da killed 'er for ya!

I have no doubt you would, but that's because you see animals as possessions rather than companions.

Jeffrey Dahmer shared this sentiment.

Ugly Bastard · 10-08-2011, 10:27 AM

Was I the only one who thought Repug's "shoulda let it die" comment was directed at Mistofelees?

f3lix · 10-08-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ FC

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Jesus Christ. Wow. WOW.

angry pancake · 10-08-2011, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ugly Bastard

Was I the only one who thought Repug's "shoulda let it die" comment was directed at Mistofelees?

No. But I should have known better, repug is clever like that.

THEINCREDIBLEdork · 10-08-2011, 12:25 PM

Tbh after hearing this story I honestly am never tking an animal to the emergency vet. I plan on very early retirement and something like this would postpone it a week or two and it adds up.

As for mya previous experience looking back i have no regrets. Kitty chose a bad time to get sick, I was going to takehim to the vet first thing Monday morning. I spoiled that cat and in return it always had something wrong with it like constantly sneezing and barfing since day one. I had already taken him to the vet several times for his bullshi. I was fortunate that i caved too late and only had to pay a hundred dollar burning body fee.

Orgazmo · 10-09-2011, 03:09 AM

stfu dummy

DDTempest · 10-09-2011, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Mistoffelees

I was fortunate that i caved too late and only had to pay a hundred dollar burning body fee.

Fuck that, bury the fucker or just go this route:

10-07-2011, 12:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
THEINCREDIBLEdork Emperor Meow Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,316 Internets: 284585	1,500 Dollar Cats Please explain here.
	#YOLO

10-07-2011, 12:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
THEINCREDIBLEdork Emperor Meow Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,316 Internets: 284585	That's pretty outrageous for a standard procedure, especially since it didn't require surgury. Thankyou for taking the time to answer I was genuinely curious. Hope he doesn't get sick again even though he's kind of an asshole. Ub, I have always liked cats and some of my finest childhood mammories are searching for newly born kittens in my grandpas barn each season and playing with them. However, saying im "obsessed" with cats is a pretty far stretch. Sure I perpetuate that persona on this board, brought it here bc of an inside joke between friends that I can't really remember and probably wasn't that funny in the first place. Its still fun for me though so whether its actually funny or not so im probably will never stop. Fyi I will be getting a new kitty soon and my sister will help me pick this one when she visits me. Leash. And motorcycle riding tolerance will be a large factor in selection.
	#YOLO

10-07-2011, 09:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
vaga1220 * *Dislikes ham Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: HELL 666 Posts: 1,518 Internets: 60790	Wire hanger.
	Putting the sensual in non-consensual.

10-07-2011, 11:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
THEINCREDIBLEdork Emperor Meow Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,316 Internets: 284585	Well at least next time you'll know whats wrong and you can have BT suck out the blockage herself.
	#YOLO

10-08-2011, 12:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
THEINCREDIBLEdork Emperor Meow Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,316 Internets: 284585	Tbh after hearing this story I honestly am never tking an animal to the emergency vet. I plan on very early retirement and something like this would postpone it a week or two and it adds up. As for mya previous experience looking back i have no regrets. Kitty chose a bad time to get sick, I was going to takehim to the vet first thing Monday morning. I spoiled that cat and in return it always had something wrong with it like constantly sneezing and barfing since day one. I had already taken him to the vet several times for his bullshi. I was fortunate that i caved too late and only had to pay a hundred dollar burning body fee.
	#YOLO

10-07-2011, 02:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ugly Bastard Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 13,643 Internets: 247330	Does your obsession with cats ever strike you as something you should be concerned with? Just curious...

10-07-2011, 09:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
thekremlin Don't call me Shirley Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: London Posts: 3,271 Internets: 220249	"Dear 'Gaz, Thank you for tending to my penis. I really liked the CAT-theter you got for my PURR-ethra. -With Love, Kitty"

10-07-2011, 08:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mr. Blonde Spice Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,969 Internets: 278288	How exactly does ones urethra get blocked?

10-07-2011, 10:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
Saint DH Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,143 Internets: 284753	I feed my cat Purina premium urinary tract health formula. Shit isn't exactly cheap. What type of cat litter do you use? I've heard stories of the litters with "crystals" getting stuck in cat assholes and penis holes causing problems and even death. Probably not related to your cat's problems, but just an fyi.

10-07-2011, 10:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
Orgazmo COME ON YOU YANKS Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 15,699 Internets: 305662	Not sure, but we actually did change the litter type recently. That said, Tits specifically told both vets of that and they said it was highly unlikely that it had anything to do with it.

10-08-2011, 02:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
Repugnant Abomination Almost there... Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,979 Internets: 161638	Shoulda let it die.

10-08-2011, 10:27 AM	#17 (permalink)
Ugly Bastard Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 13,643 Internets: 247330	Was I the only one who thought Repug's "shoulda let it die" comment was directed at Mistofelees?

10-09-2011, 03:09 AM	#21 (permalink)
Orgazmo COME ON YOU YANKS Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 15,699 Internets: 305662	stfu dummy

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