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Holly, thank you so much for taking the time to share this vitally important information. It really is infuriating to know how they covered all their bases. Heartbreaking people to have to deal with the finances involved, much less the heartache of having their cats become sick as a result of this vaccine.
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I wish we did not have to share this info. It is sickening!
And they will reimburse you $ 1000 for the loss of your furmily?!?!!? When is there a price tag on a soul?!?!
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Purrkins said
Updated links On FISS and where to report.
Manufacturers are listed below in the post- –
I believe this will answer anyone’s questions in the future.
Thank you so much Holly, this is super helpful. Since our How to Help Your Three Legged Cat book has direct links to this post, anyone who needs this information will get the most current info because of you.
The range of reimbursement is so wide. I also wonder what 'reasonable' means according to each company. Yes, anyone who has to go through this process (hope nopawdy ever needs to!), please let us know about your experience with the manufacturer.
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The range of reimbursement is so wide.
It does not go wide enough imo. I know any amount will help in the cost but yea it is not enough.
Happy to get this updated & hope less need for this info.
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This thread is SOOOO helpful!! I'm currently in a battle between my vet and the pharmaceutical company for them to reimburse my sweet babies hemipelvectomy and amputation due to a rabies vaccine. It does sounds like I won't get my $15K back, but I guess something is better than nothing, right? Appreciate this forum and all the information you guys have provided.
In addition, does anyone have any experience with veterinarian malpractice? I know I can report them to the state board but they messed up multiple times before sending me to an Oncologist and just curious what ya'll think.
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Your post has been proved and, although I dont have any insight regarding malpractice, perhaps others can offer guidance.
Overall, how is Sugar doing? Sounds like she has had a pretty extensive amputation and hopefully she is past the hardest part of recovery.
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Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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Amber_6 said
This thread is SOOOO helpful!! I'm currently in a battle between my vet and the pharmaceutical company for them to reimburse my sweet babies hemipelvectomy and amputation due to a rabies vaccine. It does sounds like I won't get my $15K back, but I guess something is better than nothing, right? Appreciate this forum and all the information you guys have provided.In addition, does anyone have any experience with veterinarian malpractice? I know I can report them to the state board but they messed up multiple times before sending me to an Oncologist and just curious what ya'll think.
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Sugar & Me
Hi Amber and Sugar, welcome. I'm glad you posted here (talked to you in the chat). Can you please start an all new topic so we can get to know you two and offer any feedback on your questions? Thanks!
Yes! Just Merck just emailed to say that our check is on the way to cover $5000 of the costs of our Nyah's recent treatment and amputation!
Many thanks to our local vet clinic for being aware of this compensation and initiating and filing our claim.
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WOW! 
Really happy to know you go the reimbursement!! Thank you for taking the time to share, it's so helpful for others to see that this actually can happen. Kudos to Merck for stepping up!
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SPECTACULAR NEWS!!!! Sometimes good things happen on this journey 👏👍
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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