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  • Vaccinations
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Professional Fees & Pricing

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 to two hours. 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

100

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

150

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Senior Cat (age 10 & up) Wellness Exam

250

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Sick Cat or Kitten Exam (ages 0-9)

200

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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

450

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

Fees for Ongoing Treatment/ Follow-Up Visits

100 & 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. 

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

ZenCat 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, our New Patient History form here, and our COVID Questionnaire here. Your information will be reviewed and we will get back to you as to how we can help.


Telehealth Consultation Services

Phone Consultation With Full Records Review and Holistic Treatment Plan

450

  • Second Opinion Consultation
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Advanced Nutritional Counseling
  • Advanced Behavioral Counseling
  • Quality of Life Assessment
  • Palliative or Hospice Consultation

Telemedicine consultation is available for most issues. An exhaustive review of all available medical records, lab results, radiology reports, histopathology reports, etc., allows your ZenCat vet to prepare a holistic/integrative treatment plan. Schedule online, or call, text or email ZenCat to arrange for this service.

Ask Dr. Phoenix: 30-Minute Phone Consultation

150

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. 


Vaccinations, Microchips, Diagnostic Services

Kitten Vaccination - FVRCP Intranasal 1-year

30

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

32

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

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Kitten Vaccination - FeLV Injectable 1-year

45

Boehringer-Ingelheim PureVax Recombinant Low Volume 0.5mL is given two times at either 12 and 16 weeks, or 16 and 20 weeks

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Feline Core Vaccine (FVRCP) Titer Testing

100

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

110

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

30

Heska Ultranasal given annually

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Adult Cat Vaccination - Rabies 1-year

32

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

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Adult Cat Vaccination - FeLV Injectable 1-year

45

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

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Microchip Implantation and Registration

45

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.

CBC, Chem, SDMA

210

IDEXX HealthChek (19999)

CBC, Chem, Urinalysis, SDMA

220

IDEXX Adult Screen (18509999)

CBC, Chem, Urinalysis, SDMA, CardioPet

295

IDEXX Adult Screen with CardioPet Add-On (18509999 + 26661)

CBC, Chem, Urinalysis, SDMA, CardioPet, T4

340

IDEXX Senior Screen (27749999)

CBC, Chem, Urinalysis, SDMA, CardioPet, TT4, FT4

410

IDEXX Geriatric Screen with CardioPet Add-On (20789999 + 26661)

Urinalysis with Urine Culture & Sensitivity Testing

290

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)

Cystocentesis

100

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

FeLV/FIV/HW ELISA Test

80

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

55

Fecal testing for parasite antigens, plus Giardia ELISA

IDEXX Fecal DX Antigen Plus Giardia (5299)

Feline Diarrhea PCR

170

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

510

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

235

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)

Allergy Testing

550

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

175

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

Certified Veterinary Inspection (CVI) for International Travel

275

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

Rabies Titer Testing for Travel

175

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

Ultrasound

100-400

Ultrasound assessment of a single organ or the abdominal or thoracic cavities. 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

Digital Radiographs (X-rays)

400

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

150

Neuter surgery (orchiectomy) including pain medication and all other costs for this sterile procedure are included. Both testicles must be descended. If they are not, then this surgery is priced as a spay at $500.

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Cat Spay

500

Spay surgery (ovariohysterectomy) including pain medication, pre-medication, inhalant anesthesia, and all other costs for this sterile procedure are included. 

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

400

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. 

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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

150

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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Euthanasia

375

The most peaceful and loving transition we can perform for you and your family

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Individual Cremation

350

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 and Kansas State University. AfterCare services are provided by Angel Paws. All prices are subject to change without notice.

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ZenCat

Escondido, California 92026

(760) 443-7241

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Appointments are generally scheduled between 11am and 4pm Monday through Friday. If you require a veterinary visit outside those times, just call, text or email us so that we may accommodate you. 


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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