Just took my cat to the vet for the first time since I've had her.
Nothing serious - just some dermatology stuff.
But holy cow did they want to/offer to do a bunch of $$$ stuff on her. The vet said she "felt" a murmur" and could do an echocardiogram for only $626. Vaccines and blood testing for another $184-356.
The cat is a stray I brought home a year ago. Awesome cat - zero drama. Super affectionate. Smart as hell and very low maintenance. I keep her inside at night but during the day she can go in or out as she pleases.
I got out for only $242 today for the exam and some meds....which is money well spent, IMHO.