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Dog bleeding, swollen, can't eat. No money for vet, what to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 65 lbs

My dog came back home and was bleeding our the mouth & can't eat or drink water and I can smell infection in his mouth. He right bottom side of neck is also swollen any advice ? I can't afford a vet.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 28th, 2016

Poor Elijah! He does have to see a vet immediately. It sounds like he was attacked or got into a fight, and it's serious he can't eat or drink, and is bleeding out of his mouth. There is nothing you can do for him at home, he needs immediate medical attention. 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. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com Please take him into a vet now, it is an emergency.

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