My dog has a hairy lump. How can I get vet care without breaking bank?

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My dog has had a lump grown in her stomach and now I've noticed that small dark lines that look like hairs are sticking out of it. I have no idea what it could be and I can't afford to go to the vet. The lump is hard and unmovable and it's worrying me. What should I do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Oh no, poor Peaches! She does need to see a vet for this, as it could be a cyst, an abscess, benign tumor, or a malignant tumor. Any suspicious lumps should be examined by the vet. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the lump to get a sample of it's cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. I can give you some resources that may help you afford a vet for Peaches. You can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ God's Creatures Ministry helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help.  The Onyx & Breezy Foundation has many programs including helping people with medical bills. They are a good resource for information.  Brown Dog Foundation provides funding to families with a sick pet that would likely respond to treatment, but due to circumstances, there is not enough money immediately available to pay. I hope one of these resources helps you!

My dog has a hairy lump. How can I get vet care without breaking bank?

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