My dog has sarcoptic mange. How can I afford expensive vet treatment?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 4 years old | 45 lbs
I have 2 american dingos. I took one to the vet and was told she has sarcoptic mange. The treatment is hundreds of dollars and I can not afford that. What is the best thing I can do to help my dogs. Oral, shampoo, etc.
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Published on February 22nd, 2018
I'm very sorry Pretty Girl has sarcoptic mange! Unfortunately the only way to cure it is with medication from the vet. That's the only safe and proven effective treatment. I would see if you can borrow money from family and friends to afford the vet, and I can give you some resources that may help. 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/ I hope one of these resources helps you afford the treatment, good luck!
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Published on May 18th, 2018
It could be a granuloma, but it could be something else like a malignant tumor. This is not something I would recommend treating at home, it looks pretty nasty and it definitely needs veterinary treatment. I would see if you can borrow money from family and friends, 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/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ Check out these resources to see if one can help, and please take Tyson into a vet as soon as possible to have this treated. Best of luck.
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