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Pleural Effusion Drained

Cat Difficulty Breathing: Pleural Effusion Drained

Cat with fluid around the lungs needing thoracocentesis to drain the chest and overnight hospitalization.

Typical Cost Range (Pleural Effusion Drained)

$1,300 to $2,500

Based on national average veterinary pricing for pleural effusion drained of cat difficulty breathing. Your actual costs may vary by location, clinic, and individual case.

How to Tell If This Matches Your Situation

This cost range applies when the following are true. If your situation does not match, check the other severity levels for a closer estimate.

What Treatment Typically Looks Like

Oxygen cage, thoracocentesis to drain pleural fluid, chest X-rays, echocardiogram, heart medications if needed, and overnight hospitalization.

After-hours or emergency clinic visits may add a 25% surcharge to these costs.

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Other Severity Levels

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Mild Distress, Known Cause

$525 - $1,300

Cat with mild increased respiratory rate or effort from a known condition like asthma, stabilized quickly.
Critical Respiratory Failure

$2,400 - $3,500

Cat in severe distress with cyanotic gums needing intensive ICU care and possible mechanical ventilation.

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