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My puppy is very sick and won't eat. How can I afford vet care?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 3 months old | 8.81849 lbs

My 3months old dog is not eating anything else but drinks water only, its stomach looks empty, today he's looking tired and dying, what we can do for him to make him cure? Can't take him to vet cause i have no money, please give a suggestion to make him cure

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 15th, 2019

It's extremely serious that he isn't eating and potentially dying. I cannot suggest a cure because without seeing him in person, I can't say what is causing this. There is no way I can know how to cure him. You have no choice but to take him into a vet immediately. 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/

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