My dog swallowed a Nylabone, no emergency vet or money. What can I do?

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My 30ish pound 8ishMO month old pit just swallowed an entire nylabone for med dogs. We don't have a 24/7 pet er, and we don't have any money to put down for service. What can we do? At least until Monday when the vet is open again. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 30 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

You will have to keep an eye on Toby. Do NOT make him vomit, the bone could get stuck in his esophagus. The problem with the bone is that is could cause a foreign body obstruction. Signs of that include vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, lethargy, and a complete absence of pooping. If you see any of those signs, you will need to take him into a vet immediately. 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/ Hopefully one of these resources can help you!

My dog swallowed a Nylabone, no emergency vet or money. What can I do?

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