Where can I get my dog's eyes checked affordably without insurance?

I'm sorry to hear about Shia's eye, however it sounds like it does need to be seen by a vet as soon as possible, especially if it is red and bleeding. I'm including a few websites that, while US-centric, may help give you some options for making vet care more affordable so Shia can get help. Your local humane society may also have a list of low-cost or free clinics, or an assistance program in your area to help. Keeping his eye as clean as possible and using an Elizabethan (cone) collar can also help reduce further irritation. https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/having-trouble-affording-veterinary-care https://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/

I would call your local shelter to see if they can treat her for a lower price. Unfortunately, some will help but others will only treat animals that are up for adoption. If they can't, they may be able to direct you to a clinic that is lower in cost or has a free first exam. You could also talk to your vet about prescribing some antibiotics. I would ask if they are any antibiotics that can be prescribed at a human pharmacy that might be cheaper. I hope this helps!

This price can vary greatly depending on the doctors experience and the cost of living in your area. For a better estimate I would recommend calling around to your neighboring vet hospitals for a quote. They may require you to at least bring Oscar in for a physical exam before quoting you. Best of luck with Oscar and I hope that you can get his eye repaired soon. Also here is a financial assistance website if needed. Best wishes. http://m.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html

I think a full ocular exam would give you more information on whether one or both eyes need to come out. The small eye may be congenital or may have already ruptured and may not be painful any longer. The larger eye could be large just because it looks bigger as compared to the small eye or could have glaucoma. KCS can easily be diagnosed with a vet, but will likely need life-long medications to manage, and these can be expensive depending on the medication and formulation used. Many dogs with severe KCS have their eyes enucleated and become much more comfortable. My impression from reading her file is that she has very painful eyes, and that this is a chronic pain. Bilateral enucleation would easily resolve this pain and may improve her quality of life drastically. The cost for this surgery can vary depending on the vet clinic chosen, you may call around and ask for rough quotes for bilateral enucleation. It could range from $700 to $1500 or more. I would recommend that she have both eyes done at the same time (if the vet performing the ocular exam thinks they are both defective eyes) as this will decrease total time under anesthesia and make Lia only have to recover from a painful procedure once. If both eyes are removed, then she may not need significant medical care or follow-ups (cost-wise) after she is fully recovered. Her file tells me that she may be a great one to rescue if your group can cover the costs of surgery. I admire the work you do and appreciate your compassion more than you will ever know!

Yes, this is a serious problem and Bunya has to see a vet immediately. The cloudy eye can indicate reduced transparency with either the cornea, the fluid media in the eye, or the lens. Leaving this untreated can lead to permanent vision loss. To prevent this, she has to see a vet now. Any eye problem should be considered an emergency because of the important of the eye and its delicate nature. I would see if you can borrow money from family and friends to afford the vet, if your vet will accept payment plants, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Vet Pay. https://www.vetpay.com.au

The cost for an exam/vet visit varies widely from vet clinic to vet clinic. Your best option is to call some vet clinics in your area and get prices from them. There is no way for us to know the costs in your area. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Unfortunately no, Horu does have to see a vet for his ears to be examined considering they haven't healed. I would give you some resources that may help you afford another vet visit. 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/ I hope this helps you afford a vet!