Irreplaceable Tails Ep. 3 – ER or Overreaction? Can You Spot a Real Pet Emergency?

How much does a C-section really cost? Is a male cat not peeing a life-threatening emergency? In this jam-packed episode of Irreplaceable Tails, hosts Dr. Gershon Alaluf and Mallory Dickinson, RVT are joined by Garth, a third-year vet student, for a fast-paced breakdown of urgent pet symptoms, common misconceptions, and real-world veterinary costs. From ER-or-overreaction games to strange pet behavior and vet bill roulette, this episode blends practical education with humor and honest truth bombs—because knowing when to panic (and how much it might cost) can make all the difference.

🎧 What you'll discover:

• Why male cats who can’t pee need IMMEDIATE care
• What to expect cost-wise for X-rays, C-sections, and chocolate ingestion
• How to tell if strange behavior is “what the fluff” or worth a vet call
• The truth ...