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Dog coughing? How to find affordable vet care and financial help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Female | spayed | 8 years and 8 months old

I don't come from a rich family, so when my dog started showing signs of honking cough, we avoided going to the vet. It's been two years and her cough has gotten worse. I've been trying home remedies, but since we don't always have the money to buy the ingredients/materials we need, we aren't consistent in giving them to her. My question is are there any clinics that would take care of my Baby at a reasonably low price? I'm honestly scared for her and I don't want her to be in pain.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 9th, 2018

If money is an issue please contact a dog charity in your area of living, they can help with costs of treatment in many cases. Many vets also have payment plans, and there is also a credit company that will land you money toward vet bills ( https://www.carecredit.com/vetmed/) .

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