Can't afford pet vet bills? What are my options to avoid neglect?

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What if an owner can’t afford the medical treatment? What happens? And is that considered animal abuse? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 2 days old | 3 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question. There are several options for an owner if treatment is cost prohibitive. Most veterinarians will work with you to offer less expensive options such as forgoing diagnostic tests and treating based upon symptoms. While this cannot ensure a positive outcome, it may work. Most clinics will offer financing options such as Care Credit as well. Otherwise there are rescue groups that will take animals and assume care for them depending on the condition. Finally, there is euthanasia if the condition is severe enough. If all of these options are ignored and the animal is allowed to suffer unnecessarily, then it may be considered abuse. I hope this information helps!

Can't afford pet vet bills? What are my options to avoid neglect?

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