aw, man, i'm so sorry it's stressing you out so bad. *hugs* surely they'll let you call the cattery while you're on the trip to check on him? maybe even talk to him? (just imagine his face on hearing you over the phone)

and yeah, the cost...the only thing i can say about the expense is what i always tell myself when miyuki runs up an unpayable vet bill: you can always get more money; you can never get another frankus. so, totally worth it. :)