My dog dislocated her hip and I cannot afford to go to the vet at all. Can I just try to fix it myself without going to the vet? Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Female | 8 months and 11 days old | 10 lbs

Can I fix my dog's dislocated hip at home without a vet?

Hi, my cat has a dislocated hip and we don't have the money for surgery i was wondering if she would be okay?? She won't eat, she will drink. She tries to move but it's hard on her, is there anyway to help with that also? Her age is about 3 months ol

This really needs to be fixed surgically. I would see if you can borrow money from family and friends to afford a vet, and I can give you some resources that may help. 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/

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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We adopted a 4 year old rescue husky mix, who we were told was previously hit by a car and sustained a hip injury. We recently had X-rays done and found out his hip is actually dislocated. Can this be repaired now or is it too late? He seems active a

Its hard to know without seeing the X-rays... if the hip is fully dislocated, it would be unusual for him to be fully bearing weight and not showing a significant abnormality in his gait. If it is "sub-luxated," meaning the head of the femur--the "ball" part of the ball and socket joint--is not well seated into the acetabulum--the "socket" part of the ball and socket joint. When the acetabulum/"socket" is very shallow, the hip can be "sub-luxated," and these dogs can continue to seem to have a very normal gait/not show any limp or problem until arthritis becomes problematic with age. If it is fully dislocated (fully luxated), a surgery called an FHO (femoral head osteotomy) can be considered even weeks after the initial injury. In this surgery, the "ball" part of the ball and socket joint/the head of the femur, is removed surgically, removing the source of pain. The muscles in the area typically do a great job of compensating and allowing these guys to get around quite well.

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My dog hip is out place. He got hit by car. You csn plainly tell. He is lising weight. The vet cost 300 never even x rayed. Can it heal

If the hip is out of place it will not heal unless it goes back in place and often times that can’t happen because the soft tissue structures are damaged and unable to hold it in place. He will lose muscle mass from not using that leg and pain can affect their appetite. There is a procedure called an FHO that removes the pain and a piece of bone to give them range of motion back in their leg and lets them walk on it again

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I believe my boyfriends mother's dog had a stroke. She cannot afford to take him to the vet. He is a 10 year old obese chiweenie. Both eyes are dilated and non light responsive. He is left side weak, left front leg keeps giving out, he has loss of ba

This is a medical emergency and he has to see a vet now. This cannot be treated at home, and leaving him in this condition is cruel. You have no choice but to take him into a vet now. 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. I'd also see if you can borrow money from family and friends. 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-veterin

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This lady has a dog with a deep puss filled hole in her neck. I told her to take it to the vet but she doesn't have $800. How can she treat it safely?

You were right to tell her to take the dog to the vet. It cannot be treated at home. It needs antibiotics, pain medication, and possibly stitches. 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/ Have the lady check out these resources to see if one can help her.

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My dog needs to go to the vet for her hip. How much would it cost to be put back into place or, possibly, hip surgery along with pain meds?

Veterinary costs will vary by practice, location, and area of the country. To get an accurate quote, I would call local clinics to ask them for their price, but likely they will want to examine Murfy in order to get an accurate estimate. By examining her, they will know exactly what will be needed to treat her and can give you an estimate for the procedure so she can be treated.

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My100 + lb. Blue nose Pitt bull was playing and while turning to try to get the ball she a tile floor she slipped, it looklas is her nail got stuck in the grout lines and her front end kept turning I was next to her and sas she was slipping she fell

This is difficult. Your dog really needs to be seen by a veterinarian, as there may be a fracture or torn ligament. There are quite a few ways to get financial help with vet bills. Call as many as you can. https://www.avma.org/public/YourVet/Pages/Financial-assistance-for-veterinary-care-costs.aspx https://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets https://www.paws.org/cats-and-dogs/other-services/help-with-veterinary-bills/ http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html?credit=web_id98635957 American Animal Hospital Association http://www.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 http://www.angels4animals.org/ "Our services range from financial aid to complete treatment to those pets and pet owners in need." Care Credit https://www.carecredit.com/vetmed A cr

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My dog can barely walk any distance at all. This came on rather suddenly. She's still able to jump onto the couch without any problem, at least it appears that way. I pick her up to carry her back into the house and she doesn't seem to have anything

It is concerning that Faith can barely walk any distance, and this does need to be seen by a vet. Because this came on so suddenly, I would get her into a vet as soon as possible. Until she sees a vet, rest her completely. No running, jumping, or playing. Only take her outside to potty, and bring her right back in when she's done. I would see if you can borrow money from family and friends to afford a vet, and I can give you some resources that may help. 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:

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We live in a tent on streets and are dog that is about 9 is having bad hip joint pain and i want to make her more comfortable but its hard for the obviously reason !!please i need too figure this out!!!! this dog is the rock to the little family and

It sounds like Mama Bear needs some pain medication, and she will need to see a vet for it. 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. I'd also see if you can borrow money from family and friends. 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/

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I dont hsve money to take my dog to the vet can a anal rupture clear up on its own and what can I do to help

No, an anal rupture will not clear up on it's own, this has to be treated by a vet as soon as possible. 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 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

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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