My dog's ear is infected and painful. How can I afford vet care?

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Layla had surgery to remove an abcess that filled the inner wall of her ear, after surgery she got this ear infection. It’s extremely sensitive and painful to her, we dont have money for the vet, what should we do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 13.3 lbs

Stacey Anstaett, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry, that does look really painful and very inflamed. I don't have any good options for you that you can do at home without the help of a veterinary professional. There are a number of ways you may be able to get some financial help to get Layla cared for, though. Check out the following list for possible assistance: youcaring.com/blog/2016/need-help-with-vet-bills avma.org/public/YourVet/Pages/Financial-assistance-for-veterinary-care-costs.aspx bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets paws.org/cats-and-dogs/other-services/help-with-veterinary-bills/ humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html?credit=web_id98635957 American Animal Hospital Association aahahelpingpets.org/ "Through the AAHA Helping Pets Fund, veterinary care is possible for sick or injured pets even if they have been abandoned or if their owner is experiencing financial hardship." Angels 4 Animals angels4animals.org/ "Our services range from financial aid to complete treatment to those pets and pet owners in need." Care Credit carecredit.com/ A credit card company for health care, including veterinary care. "With a comprehensive range of plan options, for treatment or procedure fees from $1 to over $25,000, we offer a plan and a low monthly payment to fit comfortably into almost every budget." Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance (FVEAP) fveap.org/sys-tmpl/door/ "Seniors, People with disabilities, People who have lost their job, Good Samaritans who rescue a cat or kitten - any of these folks may need financial assistance to save a beloved companion." The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes. God's Creatures Ministry all-creatures.org/gcm/help-cf.html "This fund helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help." Help-A-Pet help-a-pet.org/home.html "Our efforts focus on serving the elderly, the disabled, and the working poor." IMOM imom.org/ "We are dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged." The Pet Fund thepetfund.com/ "The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit association that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need urgent veterinary care." United Animal Nations uan.org/lifeline/index.html "The mission of LifeLine is to help homeless or recently rescued animals suffering from life-threatening conditions that require specific and immediate emergency veterinary care. We strive to serve Good Samaritans and rescue groups who take in sick or injured animals. In certain cases, LifeLine can also assist senior citizens and low-income families pay for immediate emergency veterinary care." I hope that helps you, thank you for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

My dog's ear is infected and painful. How can I afford vet care?

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