I know that this may sound dumb but...........

[at6]

My sweet Barbie has a torn ACL and the vet suggested surgery without even offering alternatives. I can't afford the cost so I've wondered about setting up a go fund me account for her. I know that it seems like a stupid idea but I don't sh!t gold unfortunately. Any and all suggestions are welcomed.

 

[fubar57]

I never seen one or know how they work but its worth a shot

 

[Torch]

My sweet Barbie has a torn ACL and the vet suggested surgery without even offering alternatives. I can't afford the cost so I've wondered about setting up a go fund me account for her. I know that it seems like a stupid idea but I don't sh!t gold unfortunately. Any and all suggestions are welcomed.

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Try a vet university to get the surgery done. My Cane Corso cost almost 3K$. They would do it for much less.For example..College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences - Colorado State University

 

[GrauGeist]

My cats' vet is a local VCA office and they have payment plans and other options for a pet's surgery.

Also ask them about financial assistance.

The American Vetinary Medical Association also has a page with suggestions, here: https://www.avma.org/public/YourVet/Pages/Financial-assistance-for-veterinary-care-costs.aspx

 

[A4K]

Can't offer advice but best of luck!

 

[Capt. Vick]

When all else fails, get a CareCredit credit card. It can be used for medical emergencies, human and pet, and most places take it and offer no interest payment plans. 18 months and hire I have seen. I have used it quite often.

 

[vikingBerserker]

First of all don't be afraid to ask your vet about other options. If they state surgery is the only route then get a 2nd opinion from another vet. Sometimes that type of injury can be treated with a special type of brace. Cheaper but can take longer to heal.

If surgery is the only route Jim is spot on about CareCredit, you can even apply for it online. When I ran an Vet Emergency Clinic, we had clients apply and use it all the time.

Regardless, good luck and kudos to you for taking care of the little guy.

 

[javlin]

AT6 Hanna's has had both of hers done and you are right it's not cheap first doc wanted $3K(leg) I waited (stretched) and found a Vet for $1200 an hour's drive but hey!.It was not even six months later after recovery she snapped the other leg's tendon now it was $1400 but my Vet gave me a break some.The cost of 3K a leg is tough to bear my Sis found enough out there doing them for $1500 and why I kept on looking.The recovery from the torn tendon is longer than the stretched one at least in Hanna's case.I drop her back off on 1/17/19 for the last adjustment on the artificial tendon he stressed six month's after the initial no sooner.I have never done a GFM but probably worth an effort lots of animal people out there but be thinking about the other leg!

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Look into payment plans. Our oldest cat had to have her thyroid removed a few years ago. Was well over $1,000. While I could afford it, I still set up a payment plan. Most Vets know that people cannot just throw that kind of money out, but they will still treat your pet, and work on an affordable payment option.

 

[at6]

Thanks for the answers. I'm looking into getting her a leg brace for her knee. I know that healing will take longer this way but the nearest college is UC Davis north of Sacramento.
Barbies is walking on the leg and I haven't had to pop the patella back in, so a brace might actually be the way to go. She's on Dasuquin now and it already seems to be helping with recovery.

 

[Lucky13]

Best of luck mate!