Aspca Poison control
Does anyone else find it frustrating that youre required to call the poison control line and pay $95 for any ER to see them. I just hate this price that makes no sense. Im going to have to pay an arm and a leg taking my animal to the ER anyway, why add another $95?
If you'd like the story, here it is: My S/O bought me Lillies (he believes they are Lily of the Inca or Peruvian Lillies). I know all lillies are toxic to cats. I was trying to be nice and took them with the intention to throw them out the next morning (I was very intoxicated and could not do it last night when I was given them). My cat nibbled on them while I was sleeping, and I woke up at 6am and caught her nibbling them again and made her stop. She then either (putting a spoiler bc its gross) >! Pooped or vomited some really gross stuff. She didnt make any noise so I have no idea which. I was awake, but could not see her. 881
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I immediately called the emergency vet, who gave me the ASPCA poison control number. When it said it was $95 I hung up and just took her in. I didnt see the point in paying $95 for them to tell me to go to the ER. I arrive, and they say they cant properly treat her without a case number from poison control. Due to them being actual toxicologists, and they can identify the flower themselves. I understand, I just hate this price.
If it is a Peruvian lily, its not a true lily and she'll just have an upset tummy all day and be a little sick.
I may be able to pay for that, but if it's anything worse I have to open a care credit for her.
I know I was irresponsible. I know this is my fault. I am very aware. I am upset by my own stupidity.
Thank you for reading. 881