Major Vet Bills
Is your pet’s health in jeopardy but you don’t have the funding to care for them? Fortunately there are ways to find some extra cash to care for your pet’s major vet bills. In this video you will learn about how to come up with some fast cash to keep your dog or cat alive and well. Euthanizing shouldn’t be your only option. Watch this video for new innovative ways to pay your vet bills without having to mortgage your house.
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Cost of vet's bills.
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When a family pet gets sick or injured many times the owner is faced with a difficult decision: pay for expensive treatment or surgery or put the animal to sleep.
It is impossible to put a monetary value on a pet’s life but everyday, pet owners have to do just that.
Medical care for animals is becoming increasingly expensive.If your dog breaks his leg and needs a steel plate to help it heal, the operation could cost over $1700. If your pet swallows a toy and needs intestinal form body surgery, it could cost up to $1200.
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Financial Aid
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Organizations like “People for Animals” can refer you to low cost veterinary clinics. Now, if you are looking for actual cash, do a keyword internet like “Financial Assistance for Pets”.
Here are some other ways to find money: •Call your credit card company and ask for a higher limit.•Have a fund raiser and ask local businesses to donate products •Consider pawning a few items, a TV or a VCR can be replaced but your pet can’t.
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It's your responsibility
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Sharon Glass: When you take a pet as your pet it is a lifelong responsibility. And from the day that you get the animal, maybe you should even keep a kitty on the side and for emergency money.
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Health insurance:
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If you have the cash, you can purchase health insurance for pets. There is even a pet HMO called “Pet Assure.”It is tough to weight a pet’s life against your financial needs.
If you feel you must do everything you can for your pet but don’t have the money, talk to your vet, and see if they can work out a payment plan.
For the Pet Report, I’m Mitch Wilder.
