OUR PHILOSOPHY
House Calls for Cats is committed to transparent and fair pricing. We have structured our pricing so that we have a minimal markup on vaccines, tests, and medications. We believe that the primary value of our service is our time and expertise.
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A travel fee is charged for all in-home exams: $50 in Mobile County and $100 for Baldwin County. At this time we do not offer visits outside of these areas.
Services
EXAMS
Travel fee is additional to all exams. ($50 Mobile County, $100 Baldwin County)
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Wellness Exam $125
A wellness or "annual" exam is a complete check-up for your cat. We can discuss general concerns about health, diet, behavior etc. Preventative care will be discussed and individualized recommendations will be made based on current evidence-based best practices and your cat's unique needs. A typical visit is approximately 1 hour and includes a detailed follow up e-mail with recommendations and resources.
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Urgent Exam $200
For non-emergent illnesses, examples include ear infections, abscesses, diarrhea, sneezing, etc we have limited availability for same day or urgent visits. Travel fee is additional. Not appropriate for life-threatening conditions such as difficulty breathing, unable to urinate, severe vomiting, collapsed, etc., as we can not treat emergencies.
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Recheck Exam (in person or telehealth) $50
Most chronic conditions require time and commitment to manage or cure, and recheck exam and testing is often required. During a recheck exam in person, your cat will be evaluated for response to treatment and any needed lab work will be performed. These visits are typically 15 to 30 minutes.
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Sometimes a recheck is appropriate to be managed with a telehealth visit over Zoom. This is typically a 15 to 30 minute conversation during which you can share videos or photos of your pet and we can discuss ongoing recommendations. Travel fee is waived for telehealth.
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Travel fee is additional to all exams. ($50 Mobile County, $100 Baldwin County)
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LABORATORY
Exam required. Costs are in addition to exam and travel fee.
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Basic bloodwork $50
The "young wellness" package of tests that looks at major markers of organ function, and evaluates red and white blood cells. Useful for early screening for disease in otherwise healthy young cats, and recommended prior to anesthesia or certain medications. Recommended annually in cats over 5 years of age.
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Comprehensive Bloodwork $100
A more detailed battery of tests, evaluating organ function, electrolytes, red and white blood cells and platelets. Recommended annually for indoor cats over 10 years old,
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Comprehensive Bloodwork, Fecal, and FIV/FeLV testing $150
Comprehensive bloodwork, a test for intestinal parasites, and a test for FIV and FELV viruses, which are contagious between cats. Recommended annually for cats over 10 years old who go outdoors.
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Urinalysis $30
Recommended annually for cats over 5 years old, along with bloodwork.
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Additional tests available, recommendations and price will be discussed with your at your appointment.
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VACCINATIONS
House Calls for Cats strongly believes that vaccination is one of the safest and most effective ways to prevent many serious or deadly illnesses, such as rabies and panleukopenia. Fortunately, recent science shows that duration of immunity from these vaccines is often many years. Because there is a small risk of adverse effects from vaccines, we believe it is in the best interest of your cat to administer vaccinations as infrequently as possible. Vaccine reactions are generally mild, however some cats develop chronic inflammation, and a small proportion develop injection site sarcomas (an aggressive cancer). For this reason we use only adjuvant free PureVax (TM) vaccines, which cause less inflammation and are thought tot decrease the risk of sarcomas by roughly 10 fold. Though PureVax vaccines cost more than typical inoculations, we believe it is justified by the enormous benefit of a decreased cancer risk. To further reduce risk of injection site sarcomas, we also offer FVRCP intra-nasal vaccine boosters for adult cats (no injection means no sarcomas).
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See below for detailed vaccine recommendations and pricing based on age and lifestyle.
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Rabies vaccine: $25 kitten (lasts 1 year) $50 adult (lasts 3 years)
Rabies is a 100% deadly virus spread by bites from infected animals. Because of the risk to human life and lack of any treatment, state law requires vaccination of all cats. The first vaccine is given at 3 or 4 months of age, and the next booster must be given 1 year later. After that, vaccination is legally required every 3 years.
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Feline FVRCP 4 "feline distemper shot" $25
A combination vaccine which protects against several serious contagious diseases : panleukopenia (feline distemper), calicivirus, rhinovirus, and chlamydia. Recommended for all kittens starting after 6 weeks old, repeated every 2 to 4 weeks until after 16 weeks of age, then again after 1 year of age. May need boosters depending on risk.
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Intra-nasal FVRCP $12
An intra-nasal booster of the combination vaccine which protects against several serious contagious diseases : panleukopenia (feline distemper), calicivirus, rhinovirus, and chlamydia. Intra-nasal administration provides rapid immunity and avoids risk of injection site reactions. Recommended for cats going into high stress situations such as boarding, or with extensive contact with other cats such as outdoor cats who roam.
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Feline Leukemia Virus $25
Protects against deadly feline leukemia virus. Recommended for all kittens after 8 weeks of age as an 2 shot series (initial, then booster 2 weeks later). Not recommended annually for adult indoor cats with previous vaccination.
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END OF LIFE
Hospice Exam $125
Your pet may have an incurable or terminal illness, or simply be suffering the indignities of aging. Dr Gia can work with you to support your pet and make them comfortable so that you can cherish the time they have left.
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In Home Euthanasia $200
When it is time to say good bye, Dr Gia offers the gift of a gentle transition at home. We offer options for respectful cremation with our partners at Pet Angel Memorial center, or can advise on safe home burial.
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Private Cremation $270
Your pets ashes will be returned in an urn of your choosing. Pet Angel Memorial Center also offers several options for personalized keepsakes, ranging from pawprints to jewelry.
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Communal Cremation $180
Your pets ashes are respectfully scattered at sea.
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Travel fee is additional to all exams. ($50 Mobile County, $100 Baldwin County)
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