My Story: Saving Her Puppy's Life With the CareCredit Credit Card

Carolina found her dog Leo after conducting an online search and fell in love with his photo right away.

She only had her four-week-old puppy a few days before his health took a turn for the worse and he became sick. Carolina took him to the vet and found out he had the deadly parvovirus and needed to be admitted to the hospital right away. Her veterinarian gave her an estimate of the medical payments and hospital fees so she would be informed about what it might cost to save her puppy's life.

“I didn't know how I was going to pay for the expenses for Leo's bills, my vet suggested that I apply for the CareCredit credit card," she said.

Carolina applied in the office and was approved quickly. She was able to tell the medical staff to do whatever they had to do to take care of her "baby." “It was a weight lifted off of my shoulders," she said. “I was able to focus on what was important at the time—Leo's health—and then focus on paying those bills later."

The chances of Leo surviving were very slim. “That was another stressor," Carolina said. “I was going to have to pay these vet bills, but there's no guarantee that he's even going to survive." The promotional financing from CareCredit helped Carolina make the decision to apply for the card and not stress about paying the vet bills right away.

Now, Leo is a healthy one-year-old dog.

“Going through this experience made our bond stronger," she said. “I don't know what I would do without him. Thank you, CareCredit for saving my dog's life."

CareCredit Credit Card For Veterinary Financing

Carolina's puppy was her “baby" and she didn't hesitate to do what it took to save his life—no matter the cost. That's why the CareCredit credit card is here to help you manage the costs of emergency pet care.** Apply today and use our Acceptance Locator to find a veterinarian near you that accepts CareCredit. CareCredit is there for you and your pet every step of the way; continue your wellness journey by downloading the CareCredit Mobile App to manage your account, find a provider on the go, and easily access the Well U hub for more great articles, podcasts, and videos.

Author Bio

Diana Kelly Levey is a freelance journalist, content marketing writer, and author with more than 15 years of experience covering health and wellness.