My Story: Getting Emergency Dog Surgery for Gigi

Tammy's dog Gigi is a 15-year old rescue and adorable three-legged sweetheart who is Tammy's pampered little princess. So, when Gigi fell ill over a weekend and the regular veterinarians in Tammy's area were closed, she rushed her pup to an emergency veterinary hospital for care.

Unfortunately, it turned out that Gigi had a massive infection and required surgery immediately. After scraping together the money to pay for her treatment, Tammy was devastated to learn that Gigi had complications during surgery that would require additional care with a different non-emergency veterinary facility.

Once at the new vet with Gigi, Tammy learned that her pup would need extensive and expensive care and hospitalization, including a blood transfusion. That's when one of the veterinary technicians told Tammy about the CareCredit credit card. Thankfully, she was quickly approved and was able to start using the card that same day.

Tammy felt immediate relief because the CareCredit credit card allowed her to pay for Gigi's additional care over time with promotional financing. And now her spunky tripod dog is feeling healthy and happy again.

CareCredit for Veterinary Care

After her veterinarian's office told Tammy about the CareCredit credit card, she applied for it over a year ago to help pay for the extensive veterinary care that her tripod dog Gigi needed. Best of all, Tammy knows she can use the CareCredit card to help pay for the veterinary care of all three of her tripod rescue dogs if another emergency pops up in the future.

CareCredit can also help you pay for the costs of other veterinary procedures for your dog at providers that accept CareCredit, including:**

• Annual checkups
• End of life care
• Intestinal blockages in dogs
• Caring for dog skin issues
• Dog ACL surgery
• Pet cancer treatment

CareCredit Credit Card Financing for Dogs

Taking good care of your pet's well-being from nose to tail is essential. Make sure to stay up to date on their regular checkups at the vet to help keep your pet happy and healthy for a lifetime of love. You can use your CareCredit credit card for pet care throughout the year for routine veterinary services as well as emergencies and surgeries.** 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

Susan Paretts is a freelance writer with 19 years of experience covering health and wellness, pet care and more. Her work has been published by the American Kennel Club, Bayer Animal Health, Elanco, LIVESTRONG.com, Care.com, City National Bank, The San Francisco Chronicle, Chewy and more.