This is one of my cats; Blue. He was recently attacked by something, or someone, while I was at work, last week. I’m currently fundraising for his treatment. It is going to be over $2000. 😞

https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/93OoEyefdT

  • PurpleTentacle@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 months ago

    I don’t think the downvotes are warranted. That is an exorbitant amount for the planned vet procedure OP describes.

    Vet rates in Germany, for example, are regulated and wound care under anesthesia is pretty standard treatment. Even with multiple, complicated wounds, a round of antibiotics, extensive after care, this would be a three digit bill - while likely more than 200€, it would still be far closer to that number than OP’s tenfold quote…

    Heck, even surgery for a complicated fracture wouldn’t come close to the 2000€ mark and can often stay below 1000€.

    We are all aware that the US healthcare system works with ridiculously inflated fantasy prices, but that this extends to veterinary care is news to me.

    • 1984@lemmy.todayEnglish
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      6 months ago

      I think it was more a reaction to bringing it up when someone is already feeling sad over his pet being hurt.

      Everyone probably agrees with the facts but it was just bad style to bring it up in that moment.

      • PurpleTentacle@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        6 months ago

        True. But if there’s anything to take away from all of this is that those prices aren’t natural, god-given or unavoidable. It’s probably a good idea for op to shop around - wound care, anesthesia and antibiotics shouldn’t be $2000 even in the US.