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My dog is very sick, black tongue, no appetite. Can't afford vet.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 9 months old | 26 lbs

Good Day. My dog loss gis apetite 2 days ago. I keep on feeding him but he just sleep and drink water instead. This evening I smell this fishy saliva from him. I tried to look at his tongue and it is now turning black. He has lot od eye booger. What should I do. I can't bring him to the vet because vet is close and I still have no money.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 22nd, 2019

Bruno sounds very sick, and you have no option but to take him into an ER vet now. 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. I'd also see if you can borrow money from family and friends. 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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