Pets > AdviceNovember 11, 2009

Care Credit For Expensive Vet Bills

I have just gotten a kitten, she is 9 weeks old, and needs her shots and first vet visit. I have called a few vets, and the cheapest cost for the first visit is $109. If I could pay it in installments it would be fine, but they tell me I have to pay in full. How do I join a credit care plan? How do they work?

By Keepsy from GA

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11/17/2009

Check Craigslist.com too for your area. Many times there will be an ad on there for low cost vet care.

By
11/16/2009

The Humane Society here spays/neuters cats and gives them their shots for $25 for low income or unemployed people. Call your local Humane Society and ask.

By
11/16/2009

I also use CareCredit. You need to ask that vet if they accept CareCredit because not all vets, nor dentists or doctors, accept it. Go to this link and you'll be able to find out all the info you need and you can apply for credit with them online:
http://www.carecredit.com/

I also agree with Glenn'sMom that you should call around more for pricing and, if you are accepted for a CareCredit card be sure to ask if the different vets accept it. Actually, I think there's a vet locate link on the CareCredit web page. Good luck :-)

By
11/16/2009

Do you have a PetCo store in your area? You should give them a call as the PetCo's here do clinics on Saturdays for shots. If they don't do it, they may know of a clinic in your area.

By
11/16/2009

Build strong immune system. No poisoned needles. see homeopath for nosodes. (inexpensive too) Feed natural foods no grocery store ca ca. Check vaccine ingredients on vaclib.org and you will never use them on anything or anyone.

By
11/12/2009

This doesn't address your question, but I had to respond. If you're being told that a vaccination and first well pet check is $109.00, you need to find another vet. Call some more. This is unreasonable!

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