What can i do if my dog has parvo and i cant afford to take him to the vet? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 14 days old

Poor Desiel! Dehydration is the number cause of death in these patients, so giving him pedialyte is fine. You can give it with a turkey baster. He really should see a vet as soon as possible as he needs anti-nausea meds and antibiotics. I would see if you can borrow money from family and friends to afford a vet now, and I can give you some resources that may help. If paying for a vet is an issue, 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/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ Check out these resources to see if one can help you, and please take him into a vet now.

Boomstick really does need to see a vet. She needs medications which include antibiotics (injectable Cefazolin or Ampicillin is needed if she isn't eating), anti-nausea medication (i.e Cerenia or Metoclopramide), and nutritional support (Nutri-cal, available over the counter perhaps at your local pet store). As long as she is getting fluid therapy, she is getting much needed electrolytes which is greatly beneficial towards her improvement because dehydration is the number one cause of death in these pets. You can also offer her small amounts of Pediasure using a syringe or small turkey baster. If paying for a vet is an issue, 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. You can also see if you can borrow money from family and friends to afford the vet. 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/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/

I'm so sorry Colt is suffering from parvo! He probably could benefit from some anti-nausea medication he can keep food food, and it's serious that he's puking up water. Dehydration is the number one cause of death in these pets, and he may need IV fluids to stay hydrated, or subcutaneous fluids at the very least. You can try giving him Nutri-cal, available over the counter perhaps at your local pet store, and offer him small amounts of Pediasure using a syringe or small turkey baster. Colt's best chance of survival, however, is at the vet's, and he really does need some anti-nausea medication such as Cerenia or Metoclopramide. I can give you some resources that may help you afford a vet. You can see if there is a low cost clinic in your area, if your vet accepts payment plans, or you can apply for credit to afford the vet. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html?credit=web http://canada.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/pet-financing-options-1264/ 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. IMOM is dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged. I hope one of these resources helps you, please have Colt seen by a vet asap.

My dog has parvo and I can't afford the vet. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 14 days old

What can i do if my dog has parvo and i cant afford to take him to the vet?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM 87

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Published on September 15th, 2016

Your pet has a very low chance of survival without veterinary care. Because parvovirus pets need antibiotics, fluids (subcutaneous at the least), and anti-vomit medication to prevent life threatening dehydration. The only thing you can do at home without veterinary care is fluid support (i.e. Pedialyte) and nutritional support (Pediasure) orally, which is problematic because without anti-vomit medication your puppy is likely to just vomit this back up. Please try to find someone to help you at least get Grizz seen for outpatient care, which will give him more of a chance for survival. Here are some other financial resources that may be able to help as well: www.carecredit.com redrover.org

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