My cat has Visine in her eyes. Is it dangerous? Can I afford a vet?

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• Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on May 1st, 2017

  She is so cute! Thank you for providing pictures of her, and it's so lovely of you to want to help her. If she was born with it, it's likely a congenital abnormality and it may be best for it to be removed. The cost for an enucleation can vary from between $200-$1000, but it will depend on the area where you live and vary within clinic in that area. I can give you some resources that may help you afford a vet if this cost is too much for you. 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/
  
  
  The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes.

  God's Creatures Ministry helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help.

  The Onyx & Breezy Foundation has many programs including helping people with medical bills. They are a good resource for information.

  Brown Dog Foundation provides funding to families with a sick pet that would likely respond to treatment, but due to circumstances, there is not enough money immediately available to pay.
  IMOM is dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged.
  
  She is very lucky to have you! I hope one of these resources helps you!

  

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• Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on May 19th, 2018

  From the picture, it looks like Mow has a severe eye infection, and there are no OTC products that will cure this. This has to be treated with medications available only be prescription from the vet, and leaving this untreated can lead to vision loss. See if your friend can borrow money from family and friends to afford the vet, and I can give some resources that may help. She can see if her vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in her area, or she can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and she 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/
  
  Hopefully one of these resources helps, please have Mow seen by a vet asap.

  

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• Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on January 20th, 2017

  I'm sorry Max is having eye problems. Unfortunately, no, there aren't any natural treatments for his eye problems, and because the eye is such an important and delicate structure, only scientifically proven treatments should be used on them. I can give you some resources, however, that may help you afford the tests you need for Max. 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/
  

  

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