My dog's eye is injured. How can I afford emergency vet care?

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My small Maltese poodle mix Oliver 10yrs is suffering from Proptosis I can not afford further medical care or surgery for up to a week what can I do to ease his discomfort in the mean time? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 10 years and 3 months old | 4 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Oh no, poor Oliver! Unfortunately there's not much you can do for him. You can't give him any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. 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 afford the vet now. 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. Keep him quiet, only take him outdoors to potty, and bring him right back in when he's done. Get him veterinary care as soon as possible. I hope this helps!

My dog's eye is injured. How can I afford emergency vet care?

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