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Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 9 years and 6 months old | 21 lbs
My 10 yrs old female dog has a bb size node on 1 teet.. which is secreting blood.. I am trying to raise enough money for the surgery.. but not sure how long it will take me to raise 1000.00..Is there any over the counter vitamins or treatment I can give her while I get.money together.. special diets ect?
4 Answers

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on May 9th, 2017
Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on December 17th, 2016
Patience could have a mammary tumor causing the swelling and bleeding to her nipple, she could have sustained trauma to it, or if she had puppies recently, she could have mastitis (an infection of the mammary glands). You are correct that she needs to see a vet as soon as possible. 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. 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
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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on May 9th, 2018
I see that Button isn't spayed, and I'm concerned that this swelling is caused by mammary tumors, which can be common in unspayed females. This is something that is better checked out sooner rather than later, as 50% of mammary tumors are malignant. I would see if you can borrow money from family and friends to afford the vet now, and I can give you some resources that may help. 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/
http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/
Hopefully one of these resources helps you, please take her into a vet. Best of luck.
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on October 13th, 2018
I see that Rosy isn't spayed, and my first concern is that she may have a pyometra. This is an infection of the uterus that is fatal without treatment. It's also very concerning there may be blood in her vomit, and this is a medical emergency. 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. 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/
http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/
Check out these resources to see if one can help you. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Best of luck.
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful