My dog's tick bite is red and I can't afford the vet. What to do?

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I removed a tick from my dog in this spot a few weeks ago and idk if it’s just a scab healing. I thought I got the whole tick out. But I was giving him a flea and tick bath today and I think the scab or whatever it is broke so as you can see there’s redness maybe even some blood. I’m not sure what to do next. I don’t really have a lot of money to take him to the vet. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 8 years and 2 months old | 14 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I do think this is worth getting checked out by a vet. 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. You can also see if you can borrow money from family and friends to afford the vet. 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/

My dog's tick bite is red and I can't afford the vet. What to do?

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