How to get veterinary care for your pet if you don't have the money
Veterinary care can get expensive. For example, the average cost of treating a torn ACL or cartilage is over $2,500, while liver cancer treatment can set you back over $8,500, according to the Veterinary Pet Insurance website. If you are faced with veterinary costs you can’t cover, there are organizations and companies out there that can help with grants, special credit cards for veterinary care and low-cost options through local foundations and rescues. Ask for Help Several organizations around the country offer veterinary care assistance for owners who can’t afford their vet bills. However, many of these organizations are disease-specific or only serve their immediate geographical area. For example, The Riedel & Cody Fund and the Magic Bullet Fund offer assistance for pets suffering from cancer, while The Big Hearts Fund helps pets suffering from heart disease. Other organizations focus on specific ages or either dogs or cats only. An example is Top Dog Foundation “Bentley Grant,...