My hedgehog's leg looks broken, but I can't afford a vet.

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I think my hedgehog broke his hind leg just before we left on vacation for a week. When I came back he was walking strange. I noticed he seemed to walk more on his other hind leg and his hurt leg stuck up at an angle when he walked. Also, he was walking with his leg flat footed not bending his ankle. He doesn't seem to be in pain when I touch his leg. What should I do? I can't afford to take him to an exotic vet. Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Male | unneutered

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Heckles does need to see a vet, a broken leg is very painful. 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, and please take him into a vet now.

My hedgehog's leg looks broken, but I can't afford a vet.

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