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Had to go to the Vet Already

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My sweet kitty Lucy developed some issues, and has been sneezing non-stop for a couple of days, rubbing her nose, and having trouble breathing.   VERY scary, she hasn't ever been sick.

Called the local vet in Quarteira, but they had no appointment today or for a few days, and recommended with a respiratory issue, t get to the Vet Hospital in Faro 25 minutes away.  SO, off we went.

The vet took an xray of her lungs, and they were OK, examined her, and decided that it is just a respiratory issue, and gave me some medicine for her.    The bill was 120 euros!   I couldn't even walk into my vet at home for less than $300!

She is sleeping on the couch, so hope she gets more sleep tonight.

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Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner Sounds like allegies, poor girl. I have no idea how to convert euros to American dollars. So what did it cost you? 

May 20, 2026 09:15 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Awww, poor kitty. Maybe she's allergic to Portugal! Hopefully she'll get over it soon.

And that was a great price for the vet visit!

How much is gas over there?

May 20, 2026 09:19 AM
Dee Toohey
Innovative Realty Solutions Group - Longwood, FL
Broker, ABR, AHWD, CIPS, FMS, ePro

Sweet kitty, Joan! Maybe there is pollen in your new area that is the issue. I hope not!! I hope she feels better soon.

May 20, 2026 09:27 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Joan,

Converted looks like you spent about $139.47 in US dollars. Definitely cheaper! Do you Uber 25 miles away? What was the cost to get there and get home?

Hope you sweet kitty feels better soon!

May 20, 2026 09:36 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Oh no, I hope it is nothing. Maybe just something she caught on the plane?

May 20, 2026 09:57 AM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

My son had a dog, that spring allergies always did a job on her. Enjoy your upcoming Memorial Day Weekend.  Bill

Bill Salvatore / Arizona Elite Properties #AZVHV

May 20, 2026 11:00 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Joan0 I hope Lucy feels better. Sometimes it's a matter of getting used to the new location, the drinking water, etc. 

May 20, 2026 11:11 AM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

Poor Lucy. Respiratory issues in cats can be frightening, especially when they come on suddenly and affect breathing. I am glad the X-rays showed her lungs were clear and that you were able to get her seen quickly at the vet hospital in Faro. It sounds like you absolutely made the right decision not waiting several days for an appointment. And honestly, 120 euros for an exam, X-rays, and medication does sound much more reasonable than many vet visits here in the States. Hopefully with rest and medicine she will be feeling much better in a day or two.

May 20, 2026 11:18 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Oh gosh, Joan... I'm so sorry to hear that. I do hope that Lucy feels better soon. I'm sure all the moving was stressful for her.

May 20, 2026 01:35 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Hannah Williams the vet said she had a respiratory infection, and prescribed some medicine.  She already is breathing better, thankfully.   The dollar is .84 to the 1 euro, so $100 vet bill cost me 116 euros.

May 20, 2026 11:30 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kat Palmiotti it was a good price, as at home it was never less than $300, and with that health certificate was $945.   Gas is around $8.00 converting from liters and euros to gallons and dollars.

May 20, 2026 11:36 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Dee Toohey thanks for commenting, and Lucy is better this morning, and is not sneezing as much, and breathing much better.

May 20, 2026 11:37 PM
Dee Toohey

Glad to hear Lucy is doing better. Thanks for the update!

May 21, 2026 04:55 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Dorie Dillard Austin TX the vet bill was pretty good, considering what I paid at home!   I still have a rental car, but taking it back today.   Trying to buy a car, but you have to have an home, not an airbnb.  Hopefully in a couple of weeks will have a car too.

May 20, 2026 11:38 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Jeff, it could have been something on the plane, or something from the Airbnb.  You never know, change of climate?

May 20, 2026 11:39 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Bill, the vet ruled out allergies, and said she has a respiratory infection.

May 20, 2026 11:39 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy Streib it could be a change in all that, water, climate, the Airbnb, who knows.  She is better today.

May 20, 2026 11:40 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518 it wasn't too much to pay, but everything is a bit less here.   She had some medicine yesterday and again this morning, and is not sneezing as much or having trouble breathing.

May 20, 2026 11:41 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Nina Hollander, Broker I am sure this move, and all the hours in the carrier were stressful on them.   They do seem to like the apartment, and today Lucy is feeling better, not sneezing as much.

May 20, 2026 11:42 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner so happy to hear that. It's always hard when a child or pet is not quite well.

May 21, 2026 06:22 AM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Sounds like your kitty is adjusting to the new air in your new home!

May 21, 2026 10:16 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Gloria, maybe, but the vet said it was a respiratory infection.

May 23, 2026 11:02 AM
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