12/22/2018

Since my last post I've spent $612.96 on the pets. I spent $137.79 at Vetsource for 6 doses apiece of Sentinel for Steve and Shirley and I spent $71.25 for 2 cases of Royal Canin Feline Renal Support food for Birdie. I spent $67.47 at Ruffwear for a new winter coat for Steve and $67.70 at the local compounding pharmacy for Shirley's prescription for Prozac. I spent $156.77 at Entirely Pets for supplements and treats for all three pets and I spent $11.98 at Lupine for a new collar for Shirley.  Last, I spent $100 at the groomer (I included a Christmas tip) to have Steve and Shirley bathes, dried and their nails trimmed.  YTD Expenses: $7436.53.

11/23/2018

Since my last post I've spent $899.80 on the pets.  I spent $532.66 at the Vet's office to have Shirley's lameness checked.  Because of her anxiety she needed to be sedated for radiographs and was given anti-anxiety and pain medication while there.  I spent $44 for a recheck and consult regarding medication for her anxiety.  I spent $141.86 at the compounding pharmacy for prescriptions for Prozac and gabapentin for her.  I spent $79. 54 at Vetsource for Shirley's prescription for Apoquel and I spent $58.17 at Petco for a bag of Royal Canin Adult Small dog food and a bag of Zuke's Mini Treats.  I also apent $25.19 for a bed warmer for Steve and $18.38 at Lupine for Christmas collars for both dogs.  YTD Expenses:  $6823.87.

10/28/2018

Since my last post I have spent $156.75 on the pets.  I spent $60.18 at the locally owned pet store for a 40# bag of cat litter and a puffy vest for Steve. I spent $18.72 at Lupine for  Halloween collars for both dogs and I spent $156.75 at Mickey's Pet Supply online for rawhide treats for Steve.  YTD Expenses: $5024.27.

9/27/2018

Since my last post I have spent $568.45 on the pets.  Last week I spent $60 at the groomer to have Steve and Shirley bathed and dried.  I spent $21.29 for a prescription of Acepromazine for Shirley.  Yesterday I spent $39.99 at Petco for a bag of Royal Canin adult small dog food for Steve and Shirley and I spent $447.17 at the Vet's office for and dental cleaning for Shirley. That included a tooth extraction and pain relief medication. YTD Expenses:  $4867.52.

9/12/2018

Since my previous post I've spent $787.73 on the pets.  I spent $299.90 at the vet's office on Birdie.  She had a physical exam with blood pressure, cystocentesis, urinalysis with sedimentation, SDMA and in-house kidney + PCV/TP.  I spent $339.00 at the vet's on Shirley. She had a wellness exam, Lyme/Lepto and bordetella vaccinations, blood and intestinal parasite screenings, and a senior blood test prior to dental.  I spent $69.29 online for dental chews for Shirley and lysine  chews for Birdie.  I spent $79.54 at Vetsource for Apoquel for Shirley.  YTD Expenses: $4299.07.

8/14/2018

Last week I spent $51.61 on the pets.  I spent $23.64 at the locally owned pet store for a 40# bag of cat litter for Birdie.  I spent $27.97 at Lupine for new collars for Steve and Shirley.  YTD Expenses: $3511.34.

8/1/2018

Since my previous post I've spent $429.31 on the pets.  I spent $186.42 at Vetsource for a refill of Apoquel for Shirley and 3 cases of Royal Canin Feline Renal Support Morsels & Gravy for Birdie.  I spent $21.47 at Lupine Pet Supply for a new collar for Steve. I spent 70.97 at the Vet's office for an exam and prescription for doxicycline for Shirley. I spent $50.72 at Petco for a #18 lb bag of dog food for Steve & Shirley and 2 pkgs of balls. I spent $60 at the groomer to have Steve and Shirley bathed and dried.  Lastly, I received a $100.04 refund from Vetsource.  YTD Expenses:  $3459.73.

6/21/2018

Since my last post I have spent $336.59 on the pets.  I spent $121.67 at Vetsource for 6 months of Sentinel for both Steve and Shirley.  I spent $24.82 at the locally owned pet store for a 40# bag of cat litter for Birdie and a couple of treats for Steve.  I spent $90.06 online for lysine treats and Greenies for Birdie and dental chews and training treats for the dogs. I spent another $100.04 at VetSource for 3 cases of the Renal Support Morsels & Gravy cat food for Birdie.  She decided she no longer likes the gelled or 'loaf'' style canned food.  YTD Expenses: $3130.46.

5/13/2018 - Kitty Troubles

Since my previous post I have spent $467.00 on the pets.  I spent $318.42 at the vet's office for an exam with urinalysis, SDMA and blood pressure for Birdie.  Since the tests showed early kidney disease I also purchased some trial cans of renal support food.  I spent $84.04 at Vetsource for 2 Cases of Royal Canin Renal Support canned food for Birdie and I spent $64.54 at Petco for an 18# bag of Royal Canin Mini Adult dog food for Steve and Shirley plus 3 rope toys and a t-shirt for the dogs.  YTD Expenses: $2793.87.

4/27/2018 - Three Months with Steve

Since my previous post I have spent $356.44 on the pets.  I spent $222.44 at the Vet's office for Seresto collars for Steve and Birdie and 3 doses of Parastar for Shirley. I spent $31.19 online for new collars for Shirley and Steve (they'd both been wearing hand-me-downs). I spent $60 at the groomer and $19.54 at the locally owned pet store for a 40# bag of cat litter.  Today I spent $23.48 at Petco on a shirt for Shirley, a toy for Steve and a donation toward homeless pets.  YTD Expenses: $2326.87.

3/25/2018

Since my previous post I have spent $339.03 on the pets.  I spent $24.23 at the locally owned pet store on a 40# bag of Dr. Elsey's cat litter  for Birdie and a couple of dog treats for Steve.  I spent $40.84 at Petco for a bag of Nutro lamb and rice dog food for Shirley and Steve.  I spent $73.99 at VetSource for two cases of Feline SO for Birdie and $73.99 to refill Shirley's prescription for Apoquel.  Yesterday I spent $121.40 online at Entirely Pets for Lysine treats and Greenies treats for Birdie, 4-1 lb bags of Zuke's minis for Shirley and Steve and a 16 oz bottle of Nordic Naturals Omega-3 fish oil for all 3 pets.  I also spent $60 for an initial consult with a dog trainer.   YTD Expenses:  $1970.43.

3/1/2018

Since my last post I've spent $172.46 on the dogs.  I spent $137.49 at the vet's office for a wellness exam with fine needle aspirate plus a 6-pack of Sentinel Spectrum for Steve.  I also spent $34.97 online for a 100 pack of rawhide twists for Steve.  YTD Expenses: $1571.40.

1/29/2018 - Hello Steve

Since my previous post I have spent $575 on the pets.  I spent $77.65 and $79.54 at Vetsource for Apoquel for Shirley and 2 cases of Feline SO for Birdie.  I spent $350 at Minnesota Animal Rescue Services for Steve plus an added donation.  I spent $48.35 at Petco for a bed and package of rawhide sticks for Steve and I spent $19.46 at the vet's office for some Xanax for Shirley to help take the edge off for her to make the trip.  YTD Expenses ;  $1398.94.

1/22/2018

In the week prior to Walter's euthanasia I spent 137.40 on the pets.  I spent $77.40 at the vet's office to repeat a SDMA test for Birdie (it came back normal) and I spent $60 at the groomer to have Walter and Shirley bathed and dried.  YTD Expenses:  $823.94.

1/17/2018 - Good Bye Walter

Yesterday I spent $287.00 at the vet's office for euthanasia and cremation with remains for Walter.  YTD Expenses:  $686.54.

1/9/2018 - Happy New Year!

Since January 1st, 2018 I have spent $399.54 on the pets.  I spent $64.69 online for lysine treats and Greenies for Birdie and I spent $316.85 at the vet's office for her semi-annual senior wellness exam. The fee included the exam, intestinal parasite screening, senior blood test, urinalysis and rabies booster.  In addition, I spent $18.00 for city license tags for all 3 pets.  YTD Expenses:  $$399.54.