What if your pet becomes sick or is critically injured and needs care that is expensive and you can't afford?
What can you do?
This is a common problem that Veterinarians face. And trust me, it is not a problem that they enjoy. Veterinarians would rather work on making your pet better, not deal with the financial issues that involve good pet care.
So, what can you do if your pet has a problem that you can't afford? I'll give you some tips.
1. Credit cards and checks. If this is an option, ask the clinic if they accept checks and credit cards. This can help in some situations.
2. Care credit. Ask if the hospital accepts "care credit". Care credit is a line of credit that you can apply for on an emergency basis and it can give you immediate access to a credit card with a credit line (often at a fairly reasonable rate). I had to use this option a couple of years ago.
3. Most vet hospitals will give you time to make calls to family and friends or to visit a bank machine to come up with the required resources or deposit.
4. Consider other options. It may be that you can cut corners in some manner now to get you to a local shelter or humane society that may provide less expensive treatment or offer billing for additional tests.
5. Finally, if unexpected expenses are a hardship for you, the very BEST thing you can do for your pet is to get pet insurance early, before your pet has a problem. Get it when your pet is young and healthy and the premiums are reasonable. Also, consider taking advantage of the preventative care options that some companies offer.
Yes, I frequently recommend that you should at least consider pet insurance. I do this because I've seen the lives of many pets saved because their owners had the financial ability to do the best for their pet.
Today I encourage you to take a minute to educate yourself about pet insurance and learn how it can save you money and give you peace of mind knowing that you will be able to provide the best medical care for your dog.
So take a few minutes to learn about the many benefits of pet insurance and get a FREE quote. Go to: petinsurance.com
Take the extra step today and get an instant quote for your dog, you'll be glad you did.
I hope these suggestions help you.
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