How much does it cost to take a cat to the vet?

How much will it cost to take my cat to the vet for a lump on her neck?

• My cat has a huge lump on the side of her neck/ below her ear. It's a bit smaller than a golf ball, and doesn't seem to bother her when I touch it or move it around. She's an indoor cat and we don't have any other pets. She's about a year old. Other than having the lump, there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with her. She's acting normal and eating fine. I'm wondering about how much it may cost to bring her to the vet and have her checked out. It's Sunday, so I wont be able to bring her until tomorrow morning, but I'll definitely be taking her first thing tomorrow. I love my cat and I plan on taking her to the vet no matter how much it will cost, so please don't tell me that I don't love her, just because I'm wondering how much it will cost. :) Also, if anyone else has had similar neck lumps on their cat, any insight would be appreciated!

• Answer:

  Hi Rachel... prices for office visit, evaluations and treatment vary widely from veterinary clinic within the same city - prices are determined by overhead, high rent areas, etc. Consider ringing several clinics to find out what their fee schedule is for a medical evaluation and treatment to help you determine who can best assist you.