My dog is hurt and I can't afford vet care. Where can I get help?

Question

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 head or shoulder first into me and she couldn't get up I had to move ND tkeeshe managed to get up but she can't walk put pressure on it and I don't know if it's broken out of place or a torn muscle,I don't have $ to go to vet or the strength to csho. Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 8 years and 1 month old | 110 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

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 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)  http://www.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  http://www.all-creatures.org/gcm/help-cf.html  "This fund helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help." Help-A-Pet  http://www.help-a-pet.org/home.html  "Our efforts focus on serving the elderly, the disabled, and the  working poor." IMOM  http://www.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  http://thepetfund.com/  "The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit association that  provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need   non-basic, non-urgent care (cancer treatment, heart disease, etc.) ONLY. redrover.org/relief/urgent-care-grants/ (typical grant amount is $200) United Animal Nations  http://www.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."

My dog is hurt and I can't afford vet care. Where can I get help?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

My small pet is limping and can't bear weight. Should I see a vet?

Why does my pet have a crusty nose and sneeze often? Is it serious?

How do I safely fix my dog or cat's painful hangnail at home?

My degu has trouble breathing, coughing, and nose discharge. Help?

My rat is losing weight and has breathing issues. What should I do?

Share