Unexpected Veterinary Bills

We’ve all been there. We get a cold and find ourselves with a runny nose or a congested chest. When this happens, it’s easy for us to understand what is going on. When we don’t feel well, we may simply go to the store, buy some over-the-counter medication, and we soon feel better. 

But what happens when it’s your playful pup or your cuddly cat who seems to be feeling under the weather? They can’t tell you with words when they don’t feel well. Their lack of a human vocabulary means you may need to take them to get veterinary care. More often than not, the vet may say it’s something minor. There are times, however, when the news isn’t so great. You find out that your furry friend needs surgery, but the vet bills may be more than you can afford to pay today. How do you get help paying veterinary bills right now?

What Can I Do About Unexpected Pet Expenses?

There are a few things you can do when you need help with veterinary bills. Many vet offices understand that unexpected veterinary expenses can cause a dent in your wallet. For this reason, they may offer payment plans to help pay for larger-than-normal veterinary bills.

Another option may be to get a second opinion. Though it’s not a miniature human, a pet can still be an integral part of your family. If a family member were to get a medical diagnosis, they might opt to get a second opinion. Why not do the same for your pet? When getting a second opinion, you may find that the procedure can be done at a different vet’s office for a lower fee.

What happens when the vet doesn’t offer a way to finance your bill or you can’t find a lower rate? What other options do you have?

Can I Finance Veterinary Bills?

Yes, you can finance veterinary bills. Many lenders, like the reputable online direct lender MaxLend, offer unsecured personal loans that you can use to pay for expenses, including vet bills. So when you can’t pay your vet bill in full at the time of service, you may be able to get the funding through MaxLend.

MaxLend and My Pets

Now that you know MaxLend can be there for you and your pets, you might want to apply for a short-term installment loan. You might even qualify for same-day funding.* You can easily apply for cash online, plus you can learn about MaxLend Preferred Rewards and reward yourself with more money, more savings, and more time.

If you still have questions, it’s not a problem. Visit our frequently asked questions online or call us, 24/7, at 877-936-4336.

*Same Day Funding is available on business days where pre-approval, eSignature of the loan agreement and completion of the confirmation call, if a call is required, have occurred by 11:45 a.m. Eastern Time and a customer elects ACH as payment method. Customers who complete this process by 1:30 p.m. Eastern on business days may still receive funds on the same day, but some banks may not disburse the funds until the next business day. Other restrictions may apply. Certain financial institutions do not support same day funded transactions. When Same Day Funding is not available, funding will occur the next business day.

The content on this site is for informational purposes only and is not professional financial advice. MaxLend does not assume responsibility for the information given. All information should be weighed against your own abilities and circumstances and applied accordingly. It is up to readers to determine if this information is safe and suitable for their own situations. 

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