My cat won't eat or poop after eating plastic. Need financial help?

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Can I get a free operation for my 9 year old kitty who has been in distress due to gas all around the digestive system, and has had a pica of eating plastic. Now won't eat, and is losing ability to void and defecate? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 8 years and 9 months old | 7 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately no, it's not likely you can get a free operation for Boise. I would be very concerned that since he has a history of eating plastic, he has an intestinal obstruction causing him to not eat and not defecate. If he can't pee, that could be due to a blockage of his urethra. This is all a medical emergency, and he needs veterinary attention now. If he doesn't receive veterinary treatment, then this is fatal without treatment. I can give you some resources that may help you afford a vet. 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/ The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes.  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. IMOM is dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged.  Please take Boise into a vet now.

My cat won't eat or poop after eating plastic. Need financial help?

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