Lump in tail

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LauraM wrote:

On Feb 15, 11:04*am, Clara Semps wrote:
In article , Clara Semps

wrote:
I called the shelters and they had nothing to offer other than to call
the local vets. So I started calling local vets to see their prices for
a biopsy and if they had any sliding scale available for us out of work
multitudes. I finally found one vet who offered a 10% discount for the
office visit and who's biopsy charge was less than anyone else. They
also said they'll work with me on figuring out what's wrong and how to
treat it without costing me a fortune.

So, we go to the vet tomorrow and I hope for good news.

--

Well, I took Chaplin to the vet. The bad news is it is a tumor and most
likely malignant. The needle biopsy showed bad cells. The good news is
it may be an isolated tumor and not have metasticized. Unfortunately,
the next step is to try to remove the tumor from around his tail, which
the doctor doesn't think will be possible. Which means he'll have to
lose his tail. Also bad news is it's going to cost $800 - $1000 which I
don't have. So for now, we watch and wait and keep him as happy as we
can.

I'm sorry to hear Chaplin has a tumor. The good news is that your
kitty can probably live a long, happy life without his tale. Just
look at the Manx! I hope there's a way to find someone who will let
you make payments. I feel for your predicament. These days the
economy is horrible and we all have to tighten our belts.

Indeed. I don't know what's going to happen if I can't get the money
for the operation. As it is, because he's 12, the operation is a risk
in itself. He also has a growth in his right ear which the doctor just
thinks is an irritation from allergies. That's why the operation will
cost more because he plans on removing both the tumor and the growth in
his ear. I asked about payment plans but they don't have any. I need to
really think about whether or not I can afford to take the money out of
my IRA. It's what I'm living off of and I've been out of work for 10
months now. Who knows when I'll find a job. sigh Or if my jewelry
line will ever take off. I just know that I want Chaplin to stay well.
He's a great, funny, loving cat.

"Clara Semps" wrote in message
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In article
,
LauraM wrote:

On Feb 15, 11:04 am, Clara Semps wrote:
In article , Clara Semps

wrote:
I called the shelters and they had nothing to offer other than to
call
the local vets. So I started calling local vets to see their prices
for
a biopsy and if they had any sliding scale available for us out of
work
multitudes. I finally found one vet who offered a 10% discount for
the
office visit and who's biopsy charge was less than anyone else. They
also said they'll work with me on figuring out what's wrong and how
to
treat it without costing me a fortune.

So, we go to the vet tomorrow and I hope for good news.

--

Well, I took Chaplin to the vet. The bad news is it is a tumor and most
likely malignant. The needle biopsy showed bad cells. The good news is
it may be an isolated tumor and not have metasticized. Unfortunately,
the next step is to try to remove the tumor from around his tail, which
the doctor doesn't think will be possible. Which means he'll have to
lose his tail. Also bad news is it's going to cost $800 - $1000 which I
don't have. So for now, we watch and wait and keep him as happy as we
can.

I'm sorry to hear Chaplin has a tumor. The good news is that your
kitty can probably live a long, happy life without his tale. Just
look at the Manx! I hope there's a way to find someone who will let
you make payments. I feel for your predicament. These days the
economy is horrible and we all have to tighten our belts.

Indeed. I don't know what's going to happen if I can't get the money
for the operation. As it is, because he's 12, the operation is a risk
in itself. He also has a growth in his right ear which the doctor just
thinks is an irritation from allergies. That's why the operation will
cost more because he plans on removing both the tumor and the growth in
his ear. I asked about payment plans but they don't have any. I need to
really think about whether or not I can afford to take the money out of
my IRA. It's what I'm living off of and I've been out of work for 10
months now. Who knows when I'll find a job. sigh Or if my jewelry
line will ever take off. I just know that I want Chaplin to stay well.
He's a great, funny, loving cat.

talk to another vet service see who has payment plans and find one that
you like and can deal with

I love my vet to death but if he was not willing to work with me out the
door he would go no matter how much I trust him

Good luck