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My dog was attacked, face bitten. What to do if I can't afford a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog was attacked by by bigger dog. I don't know what to do. We don't have money for a vet. He keeps opening his mouth wide and rubbing it against the floor. He was bite in the face

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Answered By Jeffrey Milner

Veterinarian

Published on May 11th, 2017

I'm sorry to hear about your dog. She looks like she is experiencing some swelling in the face and is almost certainly in some pain. I understand that you don't have much money, but she almost certainly requires pain medication, anti-inflammatory medication, and antibiotics. The wounds on the face should be clipped around then cleaned with antiseptic in order to disinfect. Depending on the size of any wounds, they may need to be closed with stitches. Some veterinarians reserve medications and / or funding for situations like these that require need. You may also be eligible to apply for care credit. Here is the website. It allows you to obtain monies for veterinary care and pay it off over long periods of time interest free. https://www.carecredit.com/ Any time there is an attack in the face, I would also have to be concerned about possible trauma to the eye. If he is experiencing any difficulty getting around or looks off balanced in any way, there could be head trauma as well. A vet will be needed to make these determinations. I hope you are able to figure things out.

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