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My dog was hit by a car. What to do if I can't afford a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 4 days old

My dog got hit by a car, no vets are opened around he, the emergency vets near and far won't see him unless I have all money upfront which I don't. What should I do?

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on January 27th, 2019

I'm sorry to hear King has been injured. I am providing you with a website link that has options for making veterinary care more affordable that may help you find a way to pay for King's treatment: https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/having-trouble-affording-veterinary-care Contacting your local humane society or rescue around you is also a good idea as they may have a fund in place for emergency services to pets. Keeping him calm, quiet, and immobile is also a good idea to prevent further injury of any broken bones, bruises or internal injuries until you can get him in ASAP to your vet or a local ER clinic.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 10th, 2020

    Brownie could have internal injuries and internal bleeding. This is a medical emergency and he has to see a vet now, there are no other options. Please take him into a vet now. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. I'd also see if you can borrow money from family and friends. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 9th, 2019

    There is no way to tell if Karma has any internal injuries without seeing a vet and having x-rays done. I'd be concerned that the bloody urine could be due to damage to her bladder. She has to see a vet now. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ Check out these resources to see if one can help you, and please find a friend to take you and Karma into a vet now.

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