My dog is losing weight, hungry, and shedding. Vet too costly?

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My large black lab mix has an increased appetite, thirsty, weight loss and shedding way more than normal. 2 people who haven't seen him in a while both think hes lost weight. I dont care for the local vet and money is tight. Please help. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 8 years and 10 months old | 80 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

There could be a number of causes for his symptoms including diabetes and kidney disease. He really does need to see a vet for this problem, as this is not something that can be treated at home. 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/ Check out these resources to see if one can help you. Go to the closest vet you can trust. Best of luck.

My dog is losing weight, hungry, and shedding. Vet too costly?

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