Question 1

What if my animal's treatment can't wait one or two days and the clinic wants money up front?

Helia · Accepted Answer

Discuss with your veterinarian the minimum treatment needed to save your animal’s life.
Ask other area clinics how much they normally charge for a similar treatment. Costs can vary widely from clinic to clinic. Visit veterinarians.com for a directory of vet clinics.
Apply for CareCredit, a credit card specifically for healthcare expenses.
Contact local animal shelters and rescue organizations for leads to low-cost clinics and/or help with fundraising. Petfinder.com has a comprehensive list of rescue organizations from all over the country. Visit Petfinder.com and click on “Animal Shelters” at the top of the page.
Ask for loans from your family and friends.
If the animal is a purebred, contact that breed’s enthusiast club in your area. See our fundraising ideas for more suggestions.

Question 2

What if my animal's treatment can't wait one or two days and the clinic wants money up front?

Helia · Accepted Answer

Discuss with your veterinarian the minimum treatment needed to save your animal’s life.
Ask other area clinics how much they normally charge for a similar treatment. Costs can vary widely from clinic to clinic. Visit veterinarians.com for a directory of vet clinics.
Apply for CareCredit, a credit card specifically for healthcare expenses.
Contact local animal shelters and rescue organizations for leads to low-cost clinics and/or help with fundraising. Petfinder.com has a comprehensive list of rescue organizations from all over the country. Visit Petfinder.com and click on “Animal Shelters” at the top of the page.
Ask for loans from your family and friends.
If the animal is a purebred, contact that breed’s enthusiast club in your area. See our fundraising ideas for more suggestions.