Yesterday when I woke up for work I noticed our kitten of 10 month, was looking blotted, weak, slow just not her self. . . I told my daughters that something was very wrong with Bella (her name) and I was taking her directly to the vet. They opened at 7a.m. and I was already there waiting for their doors to open. I told them that our newest member of our family was not right. . explained was I saw and asked if she could see a vet asap. . . .l was told that If I felt she needed emergency care, that I would need to take her to the closest emergency clinic on Hwy 100 and Beloit. Considering it is now a little after 7 a. m. with traffic it would take me an hour to get there; I opted to leave Bella entrusted to the care of Brentwood. Where we have taken our two dogs for 12 years. Brentwood also spayed and declawed Bella just one month prior to this visit. . \r
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We experienced a very unfortunate, sad and heartbreaking call from the doctor at Brentwood; Bella, (a Christmas gift to our two girls, ages 12 and 13) had a very rare diagnosis of FIP; fatal to cats. There was no other option but to releive Bella of her missery, heart renching to the entire family. The diagnosis was very well explained, and Brentwood staff was very professional and sympathetic in telling us the facts and outcome. . \r
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Due to the fact that we had invested approximately $500.00 in this family member within the past 3 months; would there be any chance of us receiving a discounted rate or any help if we adopted another kitten for spaying and declawing. . . I was told that that was not an option; as he continued to inform me of my options of adopting an adult cat from the Human Society where there would be no expenses incurred. . .\r
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With the economy as is it and the hard time everyone is experiencing, I believe that there should have been some sort of offer or discount to us considering the circumstances and the expense. I felt this to be cold and uncaring. \r
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Needless to say, I will be finding a new Vet to care for our dogs and any new family member we adopt in the near future. . .
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