Seeking Advice on Ligament Surgery for My Little Shih Tzu.

Get a Second Opinon, some vets are quick to jump to surgery and the dog might not need it. I know that was the case with my dog, one vet wanted to operate and the other wanted to set it. Well I have to say I went with letting the vet set it and the dog was fine, no problems and is just like anyother dog his age. You can purchase health insurance for your pets, look it up on line or call your vet and ask who they recommend. I raise Large livestock and it comes in handy often. Also most vets offer a credit alternative. The Intrest is high but you can finance it. Dont pick just any vet, go with an animal hospital. Look at a vet that dose large livestock, they usually have a bigger office and can offer more for you and your pets than just a small animal vet, and there services cost less most of the time as well. Good Luck

we have 2 wimeriner/lab mixed pups and insurance for pets can be quite worth it ... many of the companies will allow you to sign up even after an injury has occured talk to your vet about financing and other options

I researched this a little, and came across this site listing several organizations that help people with vet bills they cannot afford.
http://www.cavycareinc.org/help_w_vet_bills.htm

Good luck, I really hope you don't have to give Scooter away.

When our dog needed $800 worth of emergency surgy the vet's office had a credit program. It wasn't administered through them, they just knew who to contact etc... So you may start with your vet or any other local vet in the area. I would also call the local Humane Society, they may have a place that offers reduced cost care on a sliding scale.

Good luck!