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What to do if my old dog has a growth, breathing issues, no vet money?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Long Coat) | Female | unspayed | 6 years and 10 months old | 10 lbs

My Chihuahua, is old and she has this huge growth that came from her tits she has been breathing funny and I dont have any money to fix her

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 6th, 2019

This could be a mammary tumor and it may be causing other changes that could be severe. If you do not have any money to fix her and she appears to be suffering, I would consider letting her go if she is in pain and not doing well. Otherwise, you could look into Care Credit to help pay for any veterinary care that is needed for her. If you are able to get approved for Care Credit, I would have a veterinarian take a look at her so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made.

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