12/29/2015

Walter has started throwing up his meals so today we went to the Vet.  I spent $158.16 at the vet's office for a physical exam and consult for Walter, 2 cases of Feline SO for Birdie, a package of Dentahex chews for Shirley and city licenses for all 3 pets.  I also spent $16.95 at the locally owned pharmacy for a refill of gabapentin for Walter.  YTD Epenses:  $9701.41.

12/22/2015

Last week I spent $24.19 at the vet's office for a refill of Tramadol for Walter.  YTD Expenses: $9526.30.

12/7/2015

Since my last post I've spent $248.45 on the pets.  I spent $142.34 online for supplements and treats for Walter and Birdie (Lysine,  Glucosamine and Greenies for Birdie and probiotics for Walter).  I spent $90 at the groomer to have Walter and Shirley bathed and dried (that included a holiday tip) and I spent $16.11 at the locally owned pet store for a large bag of Zuke's minis for Walter and Shirley.  YTD Expenses:  $9502.11.

11/26/2015

Since my previous post I have spent $320.98 on the pets.  I spent $152.19 at the Vet's office on Tartar Shield chew for Shirley, two cases of canned feline SO for Birdie, and a refill of Tramadol and nail trim for Walter.  I spent $27.93 at the locally owned pet store for an Easy-Walk harness and stuffed toy for Shirley.  I spent $67.78 at Petco for food and treats for Shirley and a toy for Walter.  I spent $16.95  at the pharmacy for a refill of gabapentin for Walter and I spent $56.23 online for a Muttluks snowsuit for Shirley.   YTD Expenses:  $9253.66.

11/1/2015

Since my last post I've spent $869.10 on the pets.  On 10/12 I spent $457.54 at the Vet's office to have Shirley spayed.  That also included a skin scraping and fungal culture for a spot on her face (both were negative).  On 10/16 I paid $44.19 at the Vet's office for a progress consult and Tramadol refill for Walter.  I also paid $105.31 at the locally owned pet store for a 3-in-1 coat and some toys for Shirley and a 40# bag of cat litter for Birdie.  On 10/28 I paid $231.07 at the Vet's office for a 180 ct. bottle of Carprofen for Walter and 6 mo. of Sentinel for both Walter and Shirley.  YTD Expenses:  $8932.68.

10/4/2015

Since my last post I've spent $593.34 on the dogs.  On 9/30 I spent $78.45 at the Vet's office for a laser treatment for Walter and a refill of Tramadol.  On 10/1 I spent $305 to adopt Shirley from Midwest Animal Rescue and Services.  On 10/2 I spent $195.40 at the Vet's office for a progress consult on Walter and a wellness exam with IPS for Shirley.  She also had pre-surgery bloodwork (we scheduled a date for her to be spayed) and I purchased a city license tag and some rawhide chews.  On 10/3 I spent $12.94 at Petsmart for 2 shirts for Shirley to help keep her warm in our colder temps.
 YTD Expenses: $8063.58. 

9/29/2015

Since my last post I've spent $500.60 on the pets.  I spent $69.25 at the Vet's office for an acupuncture session for Walter,  $95.50 for two laser therapy sessions,  $255.00 for radiographs of his knees, $48 for a blood parasite screening, $78.24 for 2 cases of Feline SO for Birdie and various taxes. YTD Expenses:  $7390.24.

9/17/2015

In the last few weeks I have spent $312 on Walter.  I paid $277 at the Vet's office for 4 acupuncture appts and I spent $35 at the groomer to have him bathed and blown dry.  YTD Expenses: $6790.64.

9/2/2015 - Goodbye Miss Mavis

Monday evening Mavis didn't want her supper and starting showing signs of internal pain.  I took her to the Vet ER and spent $1279.75 for overnight care including exam, CBC, pancreative lipase test, IV fluids, abdominal imaging and radiologist consult, in addition to cerenia injection, famotidine, buprenex, baytril, and metronidazole.  After transfer to her regular vet yesterday morning I spent $281.60 for exam, meds, consult and euthanasia with cremation.  YTD Expenses:  $6478.64.

8/20/2015

Since my last post I've spent $272.48 on the pets. On 8/12/2015 I spent $91.50 at the Vet's office for an acupuncture treatment for Walter and a 21 tab refill of Tramadol.  On 8/13 (after finding fleas on Walter), I spent $35.48 at the Vet's office for a 3-pack of EZ-spot for Birdie.  And on 8/18 I spent $33.30 at the locally owned pet store for a 40# bag of cat litter and a nail trimmer for the dogs and I spent $112.50 at the Vet's office for a progress consult and urinalysis for Birdie.  YTD Expenses:  $4917.29.

8/6/2015

Since my last post I've spent $526.51 on the pets.  On 7/27 I spent $183.74 at the Vet's Office for an acupuncture session for Walter and a 180 ct. bottle of Carprofen.  On 8/3/2015 I spent $153.35 at the Vet's office for an acupuncture session for Walter and 2 cases of Feline SO for Birdie.  On 8/5/2015 I spent $189.69 at the Vet's office where Birdie was diagnosed with a UTI.  The cost included the exam, urinalysis, ultrasound and Convenia injection.  YTD Expenses:  $4644.51.

7/26/2015

Last week I spent $69.25 at the Vet's Office for an Acupuncture session for Walter.  YTD Expenses: $4117.73.

7/14/2015

Since my last post I've spent $244.50 on the pets.  I spent $57.00 on ebay for a snowsuit for Mavis.  Yesterday I spent $138.37 at the vet's office for a wellness exam for Birdie and progress consults for Mavis and Walter.  Today I returned to the vet's office and spent $49.13 for Tramadol and acepromazine for Walter.  YTD Expenses: $4048.48.

6/25/2015

Since my last post I've spent $76.49 on the dogs.  Last Friday I spent $55.00 at the groomer to have Walter and Mavis bathed and dried.  Today I spent $21.49 at Petco for a new harness for Mavis.  YTD Expenses:  $3804.48.

6/20/2015

Well, things have been confusing since my last post but I'll try to straighten them out.  On May 19, I took Walter to the vet for acupuncture.  He made it clear he wanted no part of that any more so the tech gave him a laser treatment for $47.75 and $298.90 was refunded to my account.  On May 29 I picked up a refill of Tramadol for Walter so $22.25 was removed from my account.  On June 5, Walter had a dental cleaning (no extractions and 40% discount for annual cleaning) and $242.22 was subtracted from my account leaving a $34.43 balance.  Yesterday I purchased a 17.6# bag of Canine Hypoallergenic HP and a refill of Tramadol for Walter and 2 cases of Feline Urinary SO for Birdie and, minus the credit balance, paid $148.57.  I also stopped at the locally owned pet store and purchased a new collar for Walter and a bag of Zuke's Minis for $24.17.  YTD Expenses: $3727.99.

5/17/2015

Since my previous post I have spent $983.35 on the pets.  On 4/23 I purchased a package of 6 acupuncture appts at the Vet's office for Walter for $346.65.  On 4/27 I purchased 2 cases of Feline SO for Birdie and a 180 ct. bottle of Carprofen for Walter for $198.59.  On 5/11 I purchased a 21 ct refill of Tramadol for Walter $22.25.  On 5/14 I purchased a package of 6 more acupuncture appts for Walter for $346.65.  During this time I also spent $23.64 at the locally owned pet store for a 40# bag of cat litter for Birdie and $45.57 online for a 20# bag of Flint River Ranch Senior Plus dog food for Mavis.  YTD Expenses:  $3555.25.

4/20/2015

Since my previous post I've spent $592.29 at the Vet's office on the dogs.  On 4/10 I spent $483.99 on Walter's annual wellness exam and Mavis's 6 month check-up.  Walter's exam included comprehensive blood panel, intestinal and blood parasite screenings, Distemper, Leptospirosis and Bordetella boosters and 6-month Sentinel.  Mavis's 6 month check-up included intestinal parasite exam, Leptospirosis booster and 6-month Sentinel.  Today I spent $108.30 on Walter for an exam and acupuncture treatment, consult concerning his ongoing lameness and Tramadol refill.  YTD Expenses:  $2571.90.

4/4/2015

Since my last post I've spent $235.81 on the pets.  I spent $103.50 at the Vet's office on 2 cases of Urinary SO for Birdie and a recheck of Walter's hind leg.  I spent $77.31 online for rawhide treats and a package of Zuke's mini training treats for the dogs and I spent $55 at the groomer to have Walter and Mavis bathed and blow dried.    YTD Expenses:  $1979.61.

2/20/2015

Since my last post I've spent a lot of money on the pets.  On 1/20 I spent $314 at the vet's office on an exam and radiographs of Walter's right hind leg.  He slipped on the ice at was limping pretty badly.  Rest was recommended.  On 2/6 I spent $361.78 at the vet's for Birdie's dental cleaning.  She had 2 teeth extracted and the cost included the 40% (for annual cleanings) discount.  Today I spent $296.01 at the vet's office to have Walter's limp re-checked.  He had an acupuncture treatment and we decided to start him on a series of Adequan injections.  Earlier this week I spent $90.92 online for a 3 month supply of Lysine chews for Birdie and a 3 month supply of Forti-Flora for Walter.  I hope Walter will be able to return to the dogpark when the weather warms up.  YTD Expenses:  $1743.80.

1/24/2015

Since my last post I've spent $378.51 on the pets. I spent $117.13 at the locally owned pet store for a 40# bag of litter for Birdie and 2 Smart Leashes and a bag of Zuke's Minis for the dogs.  I spent $42.38 online for a 20# bag of Flint River Ranch Senior Plus food for Mavis and I spent $219 at the vet's office for 2 cases of Feline SO for Birdie, a 4# bag of Feline TD dry for Birdie and a180ct bottle of Carprofen for Walter.  YTD Expenses:  $681.09.

1/10/2015 - A New Year

2015 started off with a $302.98 trip to the vet.  Cost included a senior wellness exam for Birdie with intestinal parasite screening, feline rabies booster and blood panel.  I also purchased a 16.8# bag of hypoallergenic dry food for Walter and city license tags for all 3 pets.  YTD Expenses:  $302.98.

12/19/2014

2014 ended with a $75 trip to the groomer for Walter and Mavis and a $60.84 online investment for a dozen of Walter's current favorite toy, the mini-zebra by Petstages.  Total pet expenses for 2014:  $8,428.76.