CHAIRMAN MEOW NEEDS YOUR HELP

When I adopted Chairman Meow (nee Mr. Buckman), the MSPCA said he was healthy despite a “mild” case of gingivitis, for which they ordered a $600 dental procedure. I wanted a second opinion, but the MSPCA wouldn’t cooperate – due to “privacy issues” they wouldn’t release his medical records. What privacy issues?? He’s a cat! He licks his butt in public! After I screamed and cried, they finally faxed his records to our new vet, who discovered that the gingivitis was just a symptom of an underlying, potentially lethal Bartonella infection (cat scratch fever). He also had fleas AND tapeworm. Oh, the geniuses at the MSPCA. The appropriate treatment was effective and much less expensive – but it’s still a lot. See what I’ve spent so far.