My cat won't eat, losing weight. Where to find affordable vet help?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 14 years old | 13 lbs
My cat has lost a lot of weight and he will not eat. I can't afford a vet. I need help now. He is miserable. What can I do to help him?
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Published on January 22nd, 2020
The fact that Angelo won't eat is a medical emergency. If he goes long enough without eating (72 hours), he will develop a fatty liver which is fatal without treatment. There are no other options 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. 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/
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Published on December 10th, 2016
You are correct to be concerned that Spencer could develop a liver problem due to not eating. You have tried a lot at home to get him to eat, and because it's not working, he should see a vet. If the shelter is having an event today, you can try driving by there to see if you can get help from them, or you can take him into a vet yourself. 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. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com
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