My chihuahua is sick, not eating, lethargic. What can I do at home?

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My chihuahua is not acting herself. About a week ago her and my other dog got stuck together, and since Sunday she hasn't been acting herself. My boy dog is fixed so I'm sure she's not pregnant. She is just depressed, she doesn't want to eat, she threw up once, she hasn't pooped, she pees like maybe twice a day, and she's just laying down all day. I tried to force feed her but she keeps spitting it out. I dont have money for the vet, so is there something that maybe I can do at home to help her? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 13 years and 6 months old | 4 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, no there isn't anything you can do for her at home at this point. I would be very concerned that Pearl's symptoms are caused by a pyometra, which is a life threatening infection of the uterus. That would cause her to vomit, become anorexic, and be very lethargic. A pyometra is fatal without treatment, and the prognosis of pyometras depending on how fast she gets treatment. The longer treatment is delayed, the worse the outcome will be because the dog gets progressively sicker. Her symptoms could also be caused by a severe GI illness, eating something rotten, a foreign body, liver disease, kidney failure, or cancer. I will give you a number of 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. Please take Pearl into a vet asap.

My chihuahua is sick, not eating, lethargic. What can I do at home?

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