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My dog needs a vet, but I'm on a budget. How to find affordable care?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

my dogs are loved I may not eat, but they are fed better than anyone else they are happy I notice if they are sad, aching, hungry, needy just looking at them BUT, I am not rich, and in this blessed country everything is a SYSTEM and MONEY I handle vaccinations and absolutely all the basics however, to find a vet for their visits is difficult please, may I have some advice? I need some honesty in their visits, not just the standardized concept: charge them for anything possible...

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Answered By Debi Matlack

Veterinary Technician

Published on August 7th, 2018

You may be best served to go to a low-cost veterinary clinic, associated with a humane society or shelter. The vaccinations are a reasonable cost. Most veterinarians are not trying to squeeze money out of you, they are making recommendations that can benefit your dog's health. If you are upfront with them and let them know you have limited funds, they can modify their recommendations to better suit your income. No one goes into veterinary medicine for the money, they do it because they love animals and want to help them and their owners give them the best life possible.

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