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My cats need vet care but I'm broke...any low cost vets out there?

I have three cats. Two are 9yrs, the other is 5yrs. They are all very healthy, however they need to see a vet. I haven't been able to afford to take them for a couple of years. My husband and I both had been laid off and finances are VERY tight. The two oldest I have had since I was 16 so please don't tell me I need to give them to someone who can care for them properly. They are like my children. I adore them and give them more love than any other person could. Also, I think the two older ones need teeth cleanings because I see decay on the back teeth along with them both having stinky breath. Has anyone heard of low-cost vet care? I know the Humane society has shot clinics and spay/neuter programs (they already have been), but they need check ups. I have tried searching for it online, but with no luck. I guess I need some insider information. I am a little concerned with quality of care as well. I want to make sure that if I do find low-cost vets that they will be good to my cats. Anyone know? P.SI live in the Dallas/Fort Worth Texas metroplex if that helps. On searching Answers for this question some other askers have been told that they need to feed their animals well or surrender them. So, I'd like to add that while we are low on money they have always been feed Iams cat food since they were kittens. I

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1. the humane society is really! cheap
2. You should not have pets if you can't take care of them in the area I live at the Local Volunteer fire department sometimes has free rabies and other types of shots all they ask for is a small donation
3. i would contact your local humane society and ask them if they can refer you somewhere........also if they saw a regular vet that vet may be willing to take payments............i know most where i live will do that if you use them for your pet care on a regular basis
4. Look into Care Credit that will let you finance for a few months interest free. You would at least be able to make payments and get your regular vet for the care. You are right - I work with a humane society and our job is primarily preventative care. We try not to compete with vets for standard vet care.
5. Call local vets and ask them about the prices for the visits, check-ups, and anything else your cats might need. Also, be sure to ask if they expect payment at the time of services (most will say yes). But don't stop there, ask them if they are willing to work with you on payments. Some will, some won't. I know the vet I go to expects payment at the time of service, but they do work with you if its an emergency visit.