My dog has diabetes symptoms, but I can't afford the vet. What to do?

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Let me start out that I love my pets dwarly they are my furbabies. My oldest dog ( she's a chiweenie) who is nine, I believe has diabetes. She's frequently urinating even after being let outside to potty, drinking lots of water, her pee looks to be crystallized. She's also constantly cold and wants to sleep. I don't have the money to pay for her to be diagnosed or to be treated. I know she's hurting and that it can only get worse for her. Help me. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 6 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

The fact that you are reaching out for help does show that you love your dogs, and it's the right thing to do. While you are correct that Pixie's symptoms could be due to diabetes, they could also be due to a UTI. A UTI would make her feel ill, and consequently cause her to want to sleep more. Should she have a UTI, then a course of antibiotics will cure it. The only way to know for sure what is going on with her, however, is to take her into the vet. A vet can do routine blood tests, and a urinalysis to see if she does have diabetes or a UTI, and can treat her accordingly. I would take her into the vet to diagnose what is causing her symptom because both can be treated. 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

My dog has diabetes symptoms, but I can't afford the vet. What to do?

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