My sick dog won't eat. How can I get vet care if I can't pay?

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I have a 9 yr old pit that has seizures. As of 3 days ago she isn’t eating, I’ve been able to bribe her with peanut butter and that’s it, and she also hurt her acl she was able to drink some water but she did throw some of it back up, she’s been just laying around and not really moving, she seems alert, just not wanting to move around, is there anything I can try to get her to eat before taking her to the er, I’m a struggling college student, I’m worried they won’t see her cause I can’t pay. Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 65 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

You can try offering Gracie some boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice, but ultimately she needs to see a vet. 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. 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 you, and please take her into the vet. I hope this helps!

My sick dog won't eat. How can I get vet care if I can't pay?

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