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Professional Fees & Pricing

Why Choose a ZenCat Visit - Virtual (Telehealth) or In-Person

Experience a transformative approach to feline healthcare.

Your Cat is Family

We recognize your cat as a cherished family member, deserving personalized attention and a veterinary partnership focused on optimal well-being.  ZenCat offers a holistic perspective on feline health. We take the time to understand your cat's environment, lifestyle, and unique needs, tailoring care that integrates the best of Western and Eastern medicine. Through an individualized approach and collaborative partnership, we strive to unlock your cat's full potential for healthy living.


NEW! Telehealth Options

Effective January 1, 2024, a new law in California allows me to examine and prescribe medications without an in-person physical exam of your cat or kitten. This greatly expands my ability to practice holistic feline medicine both locally, with kitties that are too fearful to be seen in person, and kitties who would otherwise be too far away for me to see in person. If this describes your situation, please book one of our new telehealth options. Telehealth visits use FaceTime or Zoom.

Wellness Telehealth Visit - All Cats, All Ages

265

The fee covers a 45-minute telehealth visit to discuss your cat or kitten's wellness. We will discuss your cat's past health history, diet and other husbandry issues, and any behavioral or other concerns you may have, and develop a plan to optimize your cat's health and wellness.

Sick Kitty Telehealth Visit - All Cats, All Ages

350

The fee covers a 45-minute telehealth visit to discuss your sick cat or kitten. We will discuss your cat's past health history, current symptoms, diet and other husbandry issues, and any behavioral or other concerns you may have, and develop an appropriate treatment plan.

Telehealth Consult With Full Records Review and Holistic Treatment Plan

550 & up

  • Second Opinion Consultation
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Quality of Life Assessment
  • Palliative or Hospice Consultation

Telemedicine consultation is available for most issues. An exhaustive review of all medical records allows your ZenCat vet to prepare a holistic/integrative treatment plan. The starting fee of $550 covers review of up to 50 pages of medical records, with incremental increases for additional pages, and/or handwritten records. Text or email ZenCat to arrange for this service.

Ask Dr. Phoenix: 30-Minute Phone Consultation

175

If you're struggling to understand what's going on with your cat, and aren't sure what the next "right move" is, this 30-minute phone consultation with the ZenCat veterinarian, will help bring clarity to you and your cat's situation. 

Telehealth for Ongoing Treatment/Follow-Up Visits

125 & up

Varies with time and complexity.

 

Telehealth After Hours, Emergencies, Weekends & Holidays Surcharge

200 & up

This fee is in addition to our normal fees for appointments scheduled after 5pm weekdays, emergency appointments, Saturday, Sunday, and holiday appointments. Text or email ZenCat to arrange for this service as the regular booking calendar can't book outside of our normal business hours.


In-Person Physical Exams

The fee shown covers the physical examination, and a review of your cat's current husbandry, nutrition, and behavior. Physical exam visits generally run one hour. There are additional fees for travel to your location and any vaccinations, medications, diagnostics, acupuncture, or other services recommended by the doctor.

Kitten (birth to 1 year) Wellness Exam

150

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Adult/Mature Cat (ages 1-9) Wellness Exam

200

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Senior Cat (age 10 & up) Wellness Exam

275

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Sick Cat or Kitten Exam (ages 0-9)

250

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Sick Cat Exam (age 10 & up)

300

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Exam for Travel (any age)

250

The fee covers an examination performed for the purpose of issuing a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or Health Certificate. 

Acupuncture Treatment

125

The fee covers acupuncture treatment performed in conjunction with an Exam or Follow-Up visit. 

Chronic Disease Management or 2nd Opinion Exam

550 & up

The veterinarian will review medical records, lab results, radiology reports, histopathology reports, etc. from all previous veterinarians, perform a physical exam on your cat, and develop a holistic plan for managing your cat's illness. The starting fee of $550 covers up to 50 pages of medical records, with incremental increases for additional pages, and/or handwritten records. There are additional fees for travel to your location and any other treatments or services recommended by the doctor. 

Fees for Ongoing Treatment/ Follow-Up Visits

125 & up

Varies with time and complexity.  There are additional fees for travel to your location and any vaccinations, medications, diagnostics, flea treatments, or other services recommended by the doctor.  

 

Travel Fee

100

A flat fee added to the services, for locations within 20 miles of Central Escondido. Travel to locations beyond 20 miles will also incur a mileage fee of $5/mile.

Mileage Fee

5/mile

There is a mileage fee of $5 per mile for locations more than 20 miles away from our location in Central Escondido, and/or if travel between multiple locations is required. 

After Hours, Emergencies, Weekends & Holidays Surcharge

200 & up

This fee is in addition to our normal fees for appointments scheduled after 5pm weekdays, emergency appointments, Saturday, Sunday, and holiday appointments.

Request a Veterinary Assistant

75/hour

For those who prefer not to be directly involved in holding or comforting their cat during examination or procedures. Also a good choice for shy or fearful kitties who would benefit from experienced hands.

Low or No-Cost House Call and Exam

Varies

The ZenCat Foundation is dedicated to providing veterinary care to cats and kittens in our community whose guardians are not able to afford to pay. All necessary services - house call, exam, diagnostics, and treatments - are provided at our cost, or no cost to you, depending on your income level. Please complete our eligibility form here, and our New Patient History form here. Your information will be reviewed and we will get back to you as to how we can help.


Vaccinations, Microchips, Diagnostic Services

Kitten Vaccination - FVRCP Intranasal 1-year

50

Heska Ultranasal given once at 12 weeks of age (a different schedule applies to kittens with unknown colostrum intake)

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Kitten Vaccination - Rabies Injectable 1-year

50

Boehringer-Ingelheim PureVax Low Volume 0.5mL given at 16 or 20 weeks of age

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Feline Core Vaccine (FVRCP) Titer Testing

150

A blood test to determine whether your cat needs to be vaccinated, or is still sufficiently protected by prior vaccination. Offered by Kansas State University Veterinary Laboratories

Feline Rabies Titer Testing

150

A blood test to determine whether your cat needs to be vaccinated, or is still sufficiently protected by prior vaccination. Offered by Kansas State University Veterinary Laboratories (RFF-1035) This test is not appropriate for travel/export

Adult Cat Vaccination - FVRCP Intranasal 1-year

50

Heska Ultranasal given annually

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Adult Cat Vaccination - Rabies 1-year

50

Boehringer-Ingelheim PureVax Low Volume 0.5mL given annually, based on your cat's lifestyle requirements

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Adult Cat Vaccination - Rabies 3-year

100

Boehringer-Ingelheim PureVax Low Volume 0.5mL given every three years, based on your cat's lifestyle requirements

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Microchip Implantation and Registration

50

HomeAgain XS chip is implanted intrascapular and registered before the doctor leaves your home. Lifetime registration is included; HomeAgain offers an optional premium cat recovery plan that is an added annual cost after the first year.

Sedation & Reversal for Physical Examination

120 and up

If your kitty would benefit from being a little more relaxed during her exam, sedation is offered at the veterinarian's discretion. Cost varies with weight and severity of anxiety.

Fur Tissue Mineral Analysis

250

Feline fur analysis offers a window into the health and function of a cat's endocrine system, particularly the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands. It sheds light on the cat's metabolism, revealing how they process carbohydrates, sugars, protein, enzymes, and generate energy. Shifts in mineral levels, ratios, and the presence of toxic metals can have subtle yet significant impacts on your cat's health and behavior.  This rich analysis informs recommendations for optimal feline well-being. 

CBC, Chem, SDMA

250

IDEXX HealthChek (19999)

CBC, Chem, Urinalysis, SDMA

280

IDEXX Adult Screen (1850)

CBC, Chem, Urinalysis, SDMA, CardioPet

380

IDEXX Adult Screen with CardioPet Add-On (1850 + 26661)

CBC, Chem, Urinalysis, SDMA, CardioPet, T4

435

IDEXX Senior Screen (2774)

Urine Culture & Sensitivity Testing, Low Colony Count

345

Bacterial growth and identification and effectiveness of a variety of antibiotics is tested; recommended for all cats with an active sediment on urinalysis, and cats with diabetes, cats with chronic kidney disease, and any cat showing signs of UTI, even with an inactive sediment

IDEXX Urine Culture & Susceptibility, LCC (4033)

Urinalysis with Urine Culture & Sensitivity Testing

345

Bacterial growth and identification and effectiveness of a variety of antibiotics is tested; recommended for all cats with an active sediment on urinalysis, cats with diabetes, cats with chronic kidney disease, and any cat showing signs of UTI

IDEXX Urinalysis with Urine Culture (1394)

Venipuncture/Phlebotomy

75

Drawing blood for diagnostic testing from the cephalic, medial saphenous, or jugular vein(s)

Cystocentesis

100

Manual or ultrasound-guided retrieval of urine directly from the urinary bladder for diagnostic testing

FeLV/FIV/HW ELISA Test

90

A blood test for Feline Leukemia antigen, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus antigen, and Heartworm antibody; recommended for all new additions to your cat family, and for sick kitties

IDEXX Lab Feline Triple Test (3755)

Fecal Parasite Antigen & Giardia Testing

70

Fecal testing for parasite antigens, plus Giardia ELISA

IDEXX Fecal DX Antigen Plus Giardia (5299)

Feline Diarrhea PCR

220

Tests for the most common causes of diarrhea in the cat: Campylobacter coli, Campylobacter jejuni,

Clostridium perfringens alpha toxin (CPA) gene

Quant, Clostridium perfringens enterotoxin

(CPE) gene Quant, Cryptosporidium spp., feline

coronavirus (FCoV), feline panleukopenia virus,

Giardia spp., Salmonella spp., Toxoplasma gondii,

and Tritrichomonas blagburni (formerly T. foetus)

RealPCR™ tests; fecal ova and parasites;

hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm antigen

immunoassays.

IDEXX (3882)

Feline GI and Pancreatitis Testing

620

IDEXX GI Panel 2 with Spec fPL Test (2283) includes cobalamine (B12), folate (B9), trypsin-like immunoreactivity (TLI) and Spec fPL (feline pancreatic lipase) testing 

Feline Upper Respiratory PCR

280

Tests for common causes of URI in cats: Bordetella bronchiseptica, Chlamydophila felis, feline calicivirus, feline herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1)

Quant, H7N2 avian influenza virus, influenza A virus (includes H1N1, H3N2, H3N8), and Mycoplasma felis RealPCR™ tests. Includes quantification of feline herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1) viral particles

if PCR positive. Includes strain identification for influenza A virus if PCR positive.

IDEXX (2512)

Feline Anemia PCR

330

Tests for common causes of anemia in cats: Anaplasma spp., Bartonella spp., Cytauxzoon felis, Ehrlichia spp., Feline

Hemotropic Mycoplasma (FHM), FeLV and FIV RealPCR™ tests, FeLV antigen and FIV antibody by ELISA. Includes speciation for Anaplasma spp. and Ehrlichia spp. if PCR positive. Includes subtyping for FIV if PCR positive.

IDEXX (2906)

Allergy Testing

690

Comprehensive allergy panel that includes testing for regional allergens, insects, and food allergens. Testing is done using blood serum.

IDEXX (32844)

Certified Veterinary Inspection (CVI) for Intra- and Inter-State Travel

200

Requires a physical exam; your cat is certified by a USDA Accredited veterinarian as healthy for travel; required by most airlines and state agriculture departments; includes electronic certificate

Certified Veterinary Inspection (CVI) for International Travel

300

Requires a physical exam; your cat is certified by a USDA Accredited veterinarian as healthy for travel; required by most airlines and foreign countries; includes electronic certificate

Rabies Titer Testing for Travel

300

Rapid Fluorescent Foci Inhibition Test (RFFIT) performed by Kansas State University; 3-4 week turnaround; This test is acceptable for travel

Ultrasound

200-700

Ultrasound assessment of a single organ, the abdominal or thoracic cavities, or the heart (echocardiogram.) This service is useful for assessing the appearance of internal organs, thickness of bowel walls, searching for masses and other lesions, locating free fluid, and assessing the heart size, wall thickness and function.

Digital Radiographs (X-rays)

600

Three views: left lateral recumbency, right lateral recumbency, and dorso-ventral recumbency; recommended for assessing internal organs. This service takes place at the Animal Outpatient Surgical Center in Kearny Mesa, and is performed in conjunction with concierge transport, and an examination service

Additional Testing

By Quote

Many additional diagnostic tests are available to help determine the cause of your kitty's symptoms


Surgical and Dentistry Services

Cat Neuter

300

Neuter surgery (orchiectomy). Anesthesia, pain medication and all other costs for this sterile procedure are an additional cost. Both testicles must be descended. If they are not, then this surgery is priced as a spay.

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Cat Spay

800

Spay surgery (ovariohysterectomy). Pain medication, pre-medication, inhalant anesthesia, and all other costs for this sterile procedure are an additional cost. 

Performed by a licensed veterinarian at the Animal Outpatient Surgery of San Diego facility in Kearny Mesa. This and some of the following services are not performed in your home, but concierge-style transportation to and from the facility is available for your cat(s).

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Dental Cleaning

500

Cleaning, scraping and polishing of your cat's teeth while under anesthesia. Extraction of loose teeth is included. More difficult extractions are performed only when necessary for an additional fee. The cost of anesthesia is separate. 

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Other Surgical Procedures

By Quote

Mass removal, exploratory laparotomy, cystotomy, and other soft tissue and orthopedic procedures are available. Please request a quote.

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Transportation To & From the Surgery Center

200

Concierge-style pick-up and delivery of your precious kitty to and from Animal Outpatient Surgery of San Diego in Kearny Mesa. This service includes pre-medication of your cat prior to travel, if needed. Additional fee of $5/mile over 40 miles round-trip. 

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End of Life and AfterCare Services

Services to assist your precious baby when transitioning from this life to the next

Palliative Care or Hospice Exam & Consultation

450

The veterinarian will carefully examine your cat and make recommendations for keeping your cat comfortable during his or her final days. This service includes a discussion of Quality of Life, assessing pain, how to decide "when it's time" to consider euthanasia (or not.)  There are additional fees for travel to your location and any other treatments or services recommended by the doctor. 

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Palliative Care/Hospice/End of Life Phone Consultation

175

If you're struggling to understand what's going on with your cat, and aren't sure what the next "right move" is, this 30-minute phone consultation with the ZenCat veterinarian, will help bring clarity to you and your cat's situation.

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In-Home Euthanasia

475

The most peaceful and loving transition we can perform for you and your family. Additional travel fee over 20 miles may apply.

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Individual Cremation

375

Ashes are hand-delivered to you in a personalized cedar photo urn, with mementos (lock of hair, clay paw print)

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Group Cremation

200

Ashes are spread at sea; nothing is returned to you

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Laboratory services are provided by IDEXX Reference Laboratory in Tennessee, Analytical Research Labs in Arizona, and Kansas State University. AfterCare services are provided by Angel Paws. All prices are subject to change without notice.

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ZenCat serves the following communities: Escondido, San Marcos, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, 4S Ranch, Del Sur, Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Fairbanks Ranch, Del Mar, La Jolla, San Diego, Fallbrook, Bonsall, and Valley Center.

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