Found kitten with eye and nose mucus, no vet money. How to get care?

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Found this kitten outside. Don't have money for vet what can I do to help her out? She has mucus around the eyes and nose. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 6 months old | 10 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Mona! She really does need to see a vet for this mucus around her eyes and nose. She could be suffering from an eye infection and/or a respiratory infection, both of which require treatment from a vet. If you can't afford a vet, you can take her into the SPCA. They can get her the veterinary care she needs and find her a home. If you'd like to keep her, I would see if you can borrow money from family and friends to afford vet treatment, and 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 Mona into a vet immediately or into the SPCA so she can get the treatment she needs.

Found kitten with eye and nose mucus, no vet money. How to get care?

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