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My dog ate something and is sick. How can I afford emergency vet care?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Female | 4 lbs

My boyfriend's chihuahua has ingested something while out at a friend's house shes is act like my really sketched out cant stop moving around and wont eat it drink she is a emotional support dog and he is extremely attached to her I'm terrified we have no money and if ANYTHING happens to her I'm afraid he will lose it

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 19th, 2020

This is a medical emergency and Gigi has to see a vet now. I would see if you can borrow money from family and friends to afford a vet, and I can give you some resources that may help. 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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