Many pet owners, at one point or another, are faced with unexpected veterinary bills. Veterinary medicine has progressed so far that now pet owners have new and sometimes expensive options for the care of their ailing pets. Although the cost of veterinary care is actually very reasonable in comparison with the much higher cost of human health care, an unexpected medical emergency can present a major financial dilemma for an unprepared pet owner.

The expense of veterinary care needs to be planned on and prepared for when you first bring your dane home. Check with your Veterinarian to see if they accept payment plans in the event of catastrophic costs related to an injury or illness. If they don't, ask if they offer credit through CareCredit. If they are a provider of CareCredit, you can apply for it online here. If your preferred Veterinarian doesn't use CareCredit, you can ask them to consider becoming a provider and then refer them or their practice online here

If you find yourself in a stituation where your dane is diagnosed with a medical problem such as cancer or another life threatening illness, or where high cost surgery and treatment is required to save your danes life, you may be able to obtain some financial assistance from various sources. We have listed a few of those sources below.

    National Organizations with Assistance Programs   

• AAHA Helping Pets Fund
• Angels4Animals
• Brown Dog Foundation
• In Memory of Magic
• The Pet Fund
• Handipets Haven
• Financial assistance resources for dogs with cancer
• Orthodogs' Silver Lining Foundation  (Resources for canine orthopedic care)
• Cody’s Club  (Assists with radiation therapy for cancer)
• Fundable  (Allows individuals to create a page to raise funds for veterinary care)
• Help A Pet  (Seniors or disabled only, all types of veterinary care)
• Association of Assistance Dog Partners   (Help for guide, hearing, or service dogs)
• United Animal Nations - LifeLine Grant Program  (Provides funding to good Samaritans, animal rescuers, non-profit organizations and pet owners to help care for animals in life-threatening situations)

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