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My dog is in labor distress and I can't afford emergency vet care.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Female | unspayed | 10 years and 4 months old | 8 lbs

I have a 10 year old female Chihuahua she is in the process of having her 5 litter of puppies this litter is no way like her prior this one she has had three puppies in three days all have deceased now there seems to be one more I felt her abdomen and I think I felt a head she don't seemed distressed she has been eating snd drinking I'm at my wits end I'm worried about her I am in no way able to pay any vet bill I'm currently homeless and her and her mom ( I have also) arr my rock what do I ne

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 14th, 2019

This is a medical emergency, and Looloo has to see a vet now. If she is left in this condition, it can kill her. 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/ Please also get her spayed. Ten years is way too old to have puppies.

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