What happened to my dog overnight ??

Over the weekend i introduced my dog to our friends dog well they didnt like each other so we kept our dog in their back room and in their crate now the next day when leaving we noticed that he was really swollen on his belly and really red over these few days i notced that he is losing his hair where the swelling is . Im not sure what started it or what to do . yes i can go to a vet but im so tight on money right now i cant afford it . please if anyone knows anything for me to do let me know im so stressed out he kepps limping around so helplessly

What happened to my dog overnight ??

You should first try to find a vet. If you or one of your friends are friends with a vet then maybe they can look at your dog for free and tell you what is wrong and how much it will cost for your dog to get the medication it needs. As well to try and help the swolling go down put an ice pack that is mildly cold on the swollen areas and then after about 30 minutes put a heating pad or something warm on the area to help swelling go down. If your dog did have an allergic reaction ask your friends what all they had in the place where your dog stayed and what they put on the floors if they clean the room with that way if the reddness doesn't go away and you have to take him to a vet you can let the know everything that your dog might have come in contact with. As well your dog could have ate something small and it could have gotten stuck in his stomach causing the pain so if you do end up having to go to a vet ask if he can get X-Rayed to see if he might need surgery to remove something if he ate anything. The way you can get help paying it off by writing to companies asking for a sponsor to help pay for the vet bill. As well you could try asking for donations from different people.

What happened to my dog overnight ??

A phone call to the vet is free. I'd start there, some vets are good about helping out owners, by offering payment plans.

What happened to my dog overnight ??

if you can't afford the vet bills then you shouldn't have a dog

What happened to my dog overnight ??

If there is an SPCA or ASPCA in your city, ask if there is a charge for looking at your dog.

I'm sorry to hear about your dog, I hope he gets help at the ASPCA/SPCA. I don't think they charge, if they do, it is not a lot of money.

Good Luck.

What happened to my dog overnight ??

Where I live there , is no such thing is a Payment plan for anything ..You either pay or the Vet does not see your dog . It sounds like your dog got maybe a allergic reaction to some thing in their dogs crate!

What happened to my dog overnight ??

I am so sorry to hear this has happened. I wouldn't have a clue what it could be since this happened so quickly, but it sounds very serious. You might try calling some clinics and explain your situation and ask if you can make payments or if you can do some work in exchange for Vet care (like cleaning cages, walking dogs, mopping floors, whatever you can do to compensate for the Vet care).

If there are lots of clinics around where you live, you will have a better chance of finding someone who will let you make payments at least, seeing you are desperate enough to work off the bill.

I hope so! Otherwise contact the SPCA and see if they know of any low cost vet care or if they can help you. Sometimes they have programs to help elderly, disabled, or students who are in a pinch.

What happened to my dog overnight ??

That doesn't sound normal. You have to call a vet.

What happened to my dog overnight ??

Drop the excuse and TAKE THE DOG TO THE VET!

What happened to my dog overnight ??

Maybe something bit him?

What happened to my dog overnight ??

Sounds like a spider bite? I would take him in anyway and put it on a credit card, or apply for a loan from the vets office, some will finance you to help you pay to fix your dog in an emergency. Call your parents and ask them to pleeezzzeee help you, or your best friend.

What happened to my dog overnight ??

Definitely call a vet.... Many major cities have vet schools (in Phila, we have Univ of PA) and their hotline is usually staffed by vet school students who are usually more than happy to give a decent amount of information by phone.

If there's anyway you can swing the vet, a clinic, SPCA - do it. Many bites can be very dangerous. Rashes and redness can also be symptoms of other dangerous conditions. Could be very risky to ignore.

And yes, it is possible to have run into situations that cause you to suddenly be unable to cover vet expenses. Doesn't necessarily mean that you are a cruel neglectful person.

Someone who takes on a new dog when there financial situation is already poor, is certainly not making the best or kindest decision. But people experience ups and downs in life.

My goodness! We live in a nation where our own human kids go without health insurance. Add to that the fact that many Americans don't have coverage for themselves either.

Lack of funds to cover your dog shouldn't be that shocking.