My dog's head jerks, but I can't afford a vet. What should I do?

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My shelties head jerks every 2 or 3 minutes the past hour. She otherwise seems fine but I am getting nervous. Muscle spasms? Hiccups? No history except she had allergies before. I am too poor for the vet but I worry. She seems otherwise ok but it has gone on over an hour

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

This does sound concerning, and I do think a vet visit is best. 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/

My dog's head jerks, but I can't afford a vet. What should I do?

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