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My dog has pyometra, can't afford surgery. Where can I find help?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 10 lbs

My dog who’s about 6 yrs old was diagnosed with Pyometra on this Saturday. Unfortunately we did not have the money for immediate surgery. Today, I came home to see a pool of blood with poop and sac like . What can I do - I’m in a finial rut and unable to do anything. Can we provide her antibiotics just in case there possible infection

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on October 19th, 2017

A pyometra is an infection of the uterus, so Tiny already has one. From the picture, that looks like a lot of bloody discharge, and a pyometra is fatal without treatment. She needs treatment now or this could be fatal. I would see if you can borrow money from family and friends, and I can also give you some resources to see if that helps. 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/


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.

Tiny has to see a vet now, please take her into one asap. I hope one of these resources helps you!
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