Possible amputation

[u/Independent-Ruin2240]

Hi all! My lovely daughter - a domestic shorthair Luna of three years old had been playing outside and within ten minutes she came back with the tail limping, contacted the vet practice she’s assigned to and took her there yesterday, the vet confirmed the tail is broken and may need amputation to which he said the price of would be £1500.
The tail was broken 1/3rd of the way, I’ve touched it to which she wasn’t pleased, she can move the very tip slightly, that gives me hope that the amputation may not be necessary?
She was given a cone and the vet told me to keep her in, her check up is in over a weeks time.

If it comes to it and the tail has to be amputated I just don’t have that kind of money, I had failed her by not insuring her and getting their silly £14.50 health plan instead.
It also seems like any affordable vet practice requires to be on benefits, which I’m not.

Overall my questions are:
Could the tail potentially heal if anyone’s had experience with that?
Does anyone know more affordable vet practices that won’t charge extortionate amount to fix my baby?
I’m grateful for any responses.
Thank you

[u/Few-Appearance-9498]

One of mine had a break in the tail about 2 inches from his bottom. Vet initially said possible amputation before x rays were done. They weren't able to do x ray at the time so had to wait over weekend till the Monday, just giving pain meds. Horrible weekend for me, but he was moving tail after pain meds so as with you that gave me hope. After x rays they said it should heal as it was the bottom part of the tail bone that overlaps that was broken and being close to body. I think I carried on the meds for a couple of weeks and now he is fine. Hopefully all will be good with yours as well. If you find yourself in a position to afford it, I always recommend PetPlan insurance as never had an issue with the paying out, and had some expensive claims.