12/31/2023

 

Since my previous post I've spent $531.36 on the pets.  I spent:

$239.43 at Chewy online for a large bag of Royal Canin small dog kibble, 2 cases of Friskies indoor canned cat food, a large bag of Pure Bites dehydrated chicken, a large bag of Bones & Chews turkey tendons and other various treats, chews and supplements,

$115.43 at the locally owned pet store for a large carboard scratcher and 2 bags of treats for Prickles and a new toy (-40%) for Amis,

$163.52 at the local compounding pharmacy for a 6 month refill of fluoxetine for Shirley (postage included) and,

$12.98 at Lupine for a new collar for Amis.

Total  Pet Expenses for 2023: $15,635.99.

12/2/2023

 Since my previous post I have spent $568.21 on the pets.  I spent:

$71.82 at the locally owned pharmacy for refills of carprofen and alprazolam for Shirley,

$180.77 online at Chewy for chews, food, supplements and treats for all 3 pets,

$158.38 at the vet's office for an emergency appt for an eye infection for Shirley,

$128.30 at Tasman online for 3 cartons of bison chews for Amis, and

$27.94 at the locally owned pet store for cat litter for Prickles and collagen chews for Amis.

Total yearly expenses: $15,104.63.

10/31/2023 - Boo!

Since my previous post I've spent $614.17 on the pets.  I spent:

$277.24 at the vet's office for Shirley's semi-annual senior wellness exam, an eye allergy consult for Amis and 6 doses of liquid gabapentin for Prickles,

$211.93 at Chewy online for 2 cases of Friskies Indoor wet cat food, a large bag of Royal Canin Small Adult dog food, plus cat treats and dog chews and treats,

$125 to the mobile groomer to bathe,  blow dry and trim Amis's nails and to trim Shirley's nails.

YTD Expenses: $14,536.42.

 

9/30/2023 - Hello Amis Jones

 Since my last post I have spent $1374.73 on the pets.  I spent:

$90.00 for the mobile groomer to bathe, blow dry and trim Shirley's nails,

$52.49 at the locally owned pharmacy for a 90 ct refill of carprofen for Shirley,

$326.85 at the local compounding pharmacy for 6 mo. refills of fluoxetine and gabapentin for Shirley,

$268.44 to the Babinski Foundation to adopt Amis Jones,

$172.10 at Chewy online for a large bag of Royal Canin Small Dog kibble, Disposable male dog wraps, a 24 ct case of cat food, Friskies Gravy for cats and Dehydrated Chicken treats for Amis,

$47.48 at Petco for male dog wraps and dehydrated chicken treats for Amis,

$25 53 at CVS for size 3 baby diapers and 3 rolls of packing tape for Amis,

$233.88 at the Vet's Office for eye exam, antibiotic eyedrops, trazadone and one week check-up for Amis, and

$61.23 at the locally owned pet store for cat litter and treats for Prickles and toys and chews for Amis, and,

$96.27 on Amazon for a Wisdom Panel Breed DNA test for Amis.

YTD Expenses: $13922.25.

9/1/2023 - Good-Bye Steve

 Since my previous post I've spent $1,586.38 on the pets.  I spent:

$122.14 at Chewy online for 2 cases of Friskies wet cat food for Prickles and cosequin and various treats for both dogs and cat,

$59.77 at the local pharmacy for refills of spironalactone, furosemide and amlodipine for Steve, 

$52.09  at the vet's office in early August for a blood pressure test for Steve, and                      

 $1.352.38 at the vet's office on August 16th for radiographs, blood tests, sonograms and, ultimately, euthanasia and cremation. 

YTD Pet Expenses:  $12,547.52.

 

7/31/2023

 

Since my last post, I've spent $1392.18 on the pets.  I spent:

$838.67 at the Vet's office for an office visit for Steve with radiographs of his heart, blood pressure measurement, blood and fecal tests, and two rounds of Proviable-Forte.

$148.77 at the local pharmacy for refills of furosemide, enalapril and pimobendan for Steve, 

$168.45 at Chewy online for 2 cases of wet food for Prickles and treats and pee pads for the dogs,

$125 to the mobile groomer for a bath and nail trim for Steve and a nail trim for Shirley,

$81 at Farmhounds online for treats and chews for the dogs, and 

$33.29  at the locally owned pet store for litter and treats for Prickles.

YTD Expenses: $10,961.14.

6/30/2023

 Since my last post I've spent $1,356.44 on the pets.  I spent:

$211.85 at Chewy online for pee pads for Steve, Cosequin, Royal Canin small dog dry food, and turkey tendons for Steve and Shirley and two kinds of dehydrated chicken treats for all 3 pets (I also received a $30 gift card),

I spent $458.52 at the locally  owned pharmacy for refills of Apoquel and carprofen for Shirley and enalapril, furosemide, and Vetmedin pimobendan chews for Steve.

I spent $163.52 at the compounding pharmacy for a 6 mo. refill of fluoxetine for Shirley,

I spent $491.86 at the Vet's office for a blood test for liver enzymes for Shirley and a wellness exam plus rabies and distemper vaccinations, blood and urine tests for Prickles, and

I spent $30.69 at the locally owned pet store for an  18# bag of cat litter and some dog treats. 

YTD Expenses: $9569.22.

5/31/2023

 Since my last post I have spent $2387.01 on the pets.  I spent:

$321.74 at Vetsource online for refills of pimobendan and enalapril for Steve, carprofen for Shirley and Sentinel for both dogs,

$36.90 at the local pharmacy for refills of spironalactone for Steve and alprazolam for Shirley,

$1834.13 over 5 appts at the Vet's office for radiographs and cardiac consults for Steve, blood draws and blood pressure measurements for Steve, blood draw and dental cleaning with tooth extractions for Shirley, a refill of furosemide for Steve and pre-appt doses of gabapentin for Prickles, 

$120 to the mobile groomer for a bath and nail trim for Shirley and a nail trim for Steve,

$54.29 at Chewy online for 2 cartons of cat food and a package of cat treats, and

$$19.95 at the locally owned pet store for cat litter and cat treats.

YTD Expenses: $8212.78.

4/30/2023

 Since my last post I've spent $1895.61 on the pets.  I spent:

$19.33 at the locally owned pet store for cat litter and cat treats,

$180.90 at Chewy online for two 24-can cases of cat food for Prickles and turkey tendons and dehydrated chicken treats for the dogs,

$120 to the mobile groomer for full groom for Shirley and nail trim for Steve,

$12.87 at the local pharmacy for a prescription of Amlodipine for Steve, and 

$1,562.51 at the vet's office for Shirley's senior wellness exam and 2 appts for Steve with radiographs, blood tests, blood pressure measurement and cardiologist consult.

Total Expenses YTD: $5825,77. 

4/2/2023

 Since my previous post I have spent $929.26 on the pets.  I spent:

$90.15 At Chewy online for a variety pack of Friskies cat food for Prickles and  pee pads for Steve and a package of Coseqin Minis for both dogs,

$335.18 at Vetsource online for refills of pimobendan, enalapril and a Seresto collar for Steve and Apoquel for Shirley,

$307.48 at the local compounding pharmacy for refills of gabapentin and fluoxetine for Shirley,

$120 to the mobile groomer for a bath and nail trim for Steve and a nail trim for Shirley,

$76.45 at Farmhounds for 3 packs each of dehydrated turkey gizzards and beef liver for both dogs.

Total yearly expenses: $3930.16.

2/28/2023

 Since my previous post I've spent $587.11 on the pets.  I spent:

$390.57 at the vet's office for addition radiographs, blood tests, and prescriptions for furosemide and sprironalactone for Steve,

$131.00 at Chewy online for Royal Canin Small Dog kibble and pee pads for both Steve and Shirley, 

$40.79 at Vetsource online for refills of enalapril for Steve and carprofen for Shirley,

$10.79 at CVS for a package of pee pads for Steve, and

$13.96 at the locally owned pet store for a small bag of Precious Cat litter.

Total Yearly Expenses ; $3000,90.

1/31/2023

Since January 1, 2023 I have spent $2413.79 on the pets.  I spent:

$$1,660.24 at the vet's office for 3 appts for Steve and a refill of alprazolam for Shirley.  Steve's grade 6 heart murmur has progressed to congestive heart failure so he's had 2 sets of radiographs with cardiologist consults, furosemide injection and pills, blood pressure measurement, blood tests and yearly vaccinations.  Right now he is feeling well and has more energy.

$304.28 at Vetsource for refills of Apoquel for Shirley and Pimobendan and Enalapril for Steve,

$243.32 at Chewy for joint treats, turkey tendons and fish oil for the dogs and a cat bag and canned food for Prickles,

$120 to the mobile groomer for a bath, blow dry and nail trim for Shirley and a nail trim for Steve,

$85.95 at the locally owned pet store for toys and a large cardboard scratcher for Prickles. 

Total Yearly Expenses: $2,413.79.