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My senior dog is lethargic and not eating. How can I afford vet care?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Male | unneutered | 10 years and 5 months old | 126 lbs

He's not acting himself at all, don't have a lot of money and not sure what to do.

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on October 2nd, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Oh no poor Ceasar! Can you re-post with his symptoms so we can try to help? Honestly I would be very worried about a lethargic, not eating 10 1/2 year old Boxer. We can provide advice here if you want to tell us what he is doing but he should see a Vet for at least an exam. You can be up front and tell the vet you need an estimate past the exam. More scary and life threatening conditions occur in older dogs and Boxers are prone to cancer, heart disease, etc. I wish you the best!

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