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My dog's eye is closed and painful. How to get affordable vet help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My pups eye is almost close I have been cleaning it because it has a little drainage the corner of the white part of the eye is and when I touch it he yelps. I can't afford $100 for a visit I've had him 13 years now and I lost my job a few months ago do thing are tough. I can send you pics vial email please help me

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 8th, 2017

I'm sorry you recently lost your job! It is against the user terms of this website to contact an expert outside of the website, so there is no place you can send photos to, but you can share them in a consult. Unfortunately, however, it sounds like your pup has an eye infection, and that requires an immediate trip to the vet. Any eye condition should be considered a medical emergency, as leaving them untreated can lead to vision loss. There are no OTC treatments you can do for him, the medications to treat it can only be prescribed by a vet. I will 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 Please take him into a vet ASAP.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on February 18th, 2017

    Jett absolutely has to see a vet, as her eye sounds extremely infected and it does sound like it is very painful to her. She may even need the eye removed if it's severely infected. This is a welfare issue for her, and she has to see a vet immediately. 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/ 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. I hope one of these resources helps your family afford a vet for Jett, please take her into a vet right away as this is a medical emergency.

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