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My puppy is throwing up foam, not eating. Can't afford vet, help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 21 days old | 0 lbs

Hello, I got a puppy 2 months ago and she recently got sick. She has been throwing up foam like substance, not eating, depressed. I have been giving her water by a syringe so she doesn’t get dehydrated. I don’t have much money at the moment to take her to the vet. Is there any home remedies I can help her with until I can take her to the vet?? Or if I take her to the vet will they help me out until I can give them money? please help

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 1st, 2020

It sounds as Khalifa is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking her to the vet the first chance you get, she will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection she will need an anti vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better. if the vet thinks it is more serious she will need a blood test and possibly an ultrasound in order to find out what is wrong. If money is an issue please contact a dog charity in your area of living, they can help with costs of treatment in many cases. Many vets also have payment plans, and there is also a credit company that will land you money toward vet bills ( https://www.carecredit.com/vetmed/) .

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on May 20th, 2018

    Mini absolutely has to see a vet, as her symptoms are very serious. She's not old enough to be fully vaccinated, so she could be suffering from parvovirus. She could also have a foreign body, heavy intestinal worm burden, pancreatitis, may have eaten something rotten or toxic, or pancreatitis. There truly is no treatment you can give her at home for this, and leaving this untreated could be fatal. I would see if you can borrow money from family and friends to afford the vet, and I can give you some resources that may help. 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/ I hope one of these resources helps you. I would consider her symptoms a medical emergency, please take her into a vet now.

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