My horse has choke and I can't afford vet care. What can I do?

If you can't afford a vet bill, the vet will not take your pet away nor will they kill her. They simply won't give you veterinary services. Yes, it is true that some vets will set up payments, and you can see if there are vets in your area who are willing to do that. I am sorry you lost your job! Regular veterinary care is important for the health of your pet, and I will give you some resources that may help you afford a vet visit in the future. In addition to seeing if the vet will accept payments, you can see 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

Reach out to the local humane society or animal rescue, as they sometimes have connections that assist people with veterinary bills. Contact your local vet and ask if something can be worked out. Borrow money from friends or family. If she is egg bound or ill for other reasons, not much can be done at home. Supplemental heat in the 80-85 F can give some comfort but is not a treatment. Offer water via a small syringe. Good luck.

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/) .

Thank you for submitting your question. There are several options for an owner if treatment is cost prohibitive. Most veterinarians will work with you to offer less expensive options such as forgoing diagnostic tests and treating based upon symptoms. While this cannot ensure a positive outcome, it may work. Most clinics will offer financing options such as Care Credit as well. Otherwise there are rescue groups that will take animals and assume care for them depending on the condition. Finally, there is euthanasia if the condition is severe enough. If all of these options are ignored and the animal is allowed to suffer unnecessarily, then it may be considered abuse. I hope this information helps!

I'm so sorry Zoie is colicing! You absolutely need to find a vet to see her now, as colic is fatal without treatment. Keep calling local vets until you can reach one and have them come out to see her. Keep her as calm as possible, and confined to an open area in case she tries to roll. Remove her feed, and walk her. Walking can prevent her from rolling, and can help provide pain relief and encourage defecation. Get a vet out to your place asap.

I'm so sorry to hear that Francis is unwell. What you are describing sounds like a medical emergency, and Francis should be evaluated by a veterinarian immediately, as it sounds like she is suffering a great deal. Please call the following emergency hospital near you and explain the situation http://www.aecgreenville.com/ If cost is a concern they may be able to refer you to a local shelter or low cost clinic. Good luck

Ginger sounds extremely ill, and she has to see a vet immediately. If she can't breath right, she can quickly go into respiratory distress. You need to take her into an ER vet now. 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