Another version of a "fat cat" (financialy speaking). Had kidney stones with one kidney completely failing. Taken to Purdue university Small Animal Hospital. First operation, three stones and one kidney removed. Second operation, two stones removed. Follow up visits,etc....total cost>>> $6,800.00 Takes 100 mil. of lactacted ringers daily,for the last two years, to flush out good kidney. lifetime commitment>>> priceless!