I love my cat, Colbi. She's cute, she plays with toys, she follows me around the house, she loves to snuggle AND she greets me at the door when I come home at night.
BUT she has crystals, so I have to buy special cat food for her. And when I take her to the vet, like I did today, we have to do urinalysis tests to make sure they didnt come back. We only do it every year or two, but its pricey.
Plus, she's 5 years old now & the vet noted some gingivitis. No biggie, but her gums are swollen & they look painful. So, now I need to get her a teeth cleaning. More $$$.
I had been thinking about getting a second cat, but with the costs, I've decided against it.
Even though the vet today was VERY costly, when we go to bed & she snuggles with me, I'll know its worth it 
one more thing...about the cat & $
November 14th, 2006 at 02:12 am
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Please give your kitty a cuddle for me.
November 14th, 2006 at 12:50 pm 1163508647
for folks who raz me about the cost of owning a pet, i tell them to research the stress reducing benefits of owning a pet. i figure the money i dump into food, litter, shots, treats, and toys is a lot less than what i would dump into treating myself for strees, hypertension, and heart disease. it's preventative maintenance!
November 14th, 2006 at 03:15 pm 1163517338
My vet explained that crystals are due to the cat's body not processing minerals the way that they should. Certain foods will create the crystals, but I don't know that water would. But hey, every little bit helps
Luckily, the vet food has effectively stopped the crystals. She hasn't shown any symptoms in over 3 years. YEAH!