My dog needs urgent vet care. Where can I find free or low-cost help?

Unfortunately for bad ear infections that often involve bacteria and sometimes yeast, you will need a topical ear medication that contains an antibiotic. Antibiotics require a prescription. This is because antibiotics (whether oral or topical) have to be used judiciously to avoid creating resistant bacteria. You can try researching low cost clinics in your area through this website: www.mypet.com/vet-finder.aspx Or you can try applying for financial assistance through carecredit.com or redrover.org. Best of luck. Ear infections can get worse fairly quickly and are relatively easy to treat with proper medications, so hopefully you can get your dog to the vet soon.

I am sorry to hear about Coco. Unfortunately this area does look infected and she needs antibiotics to treat the infection. She also may need her rabies vaccine boostered if she hasn't had one recently. In some areas there are humane society/ animal protective league/ aspca locations that offer veterinary care at reduced prices, so you can look to see if anything like that is available in your area. If they are not, you can call different vet clinics to see if any allow payment plans or you can apply for Care Credit which is a credit card for medical bills. You can read about more ideas for this problem at: http://m.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html I would apply a warm compress for 10 minutes to encourage drainage of the wound, clean the area with a mild soap, and apply an antibiotic ointment such as neosporin until she can be seen, but she does need to be seen to get systemic antibiotics.

Don't apologize, this is what we are here for :-) Unfortunately it is not free to check a dog's eyes, this will be included in the cost of an exam fee. I can give you a link to a website that tells you if there are any low cost clinics in your area. You can also see if your vet accepts payment plans or you can apply for Care Credit online. An exam fee will typically run you about $45-55, but medications will be an added cost if needed. I hope this helps! http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.carecredit.com

If you are in financial difficulty, there are ways of still getting your pet treated by a veterinarian. Ask if they take Care Credit and apply online. This is a credit card that is used specifically for medical, dental, and veterinary expenses. GiveForward is a crowd funding website that helps you raise money to help take care of your pets Call your local animal shelter and ask if they have or can direct you to a low-cost pet clinic that works with people with limited incomes. If there is a college of veterinary medicine in your area, call and ask them about a low- or no-cost veterinary care program. Many run low-cost clinics for limited income clients. The Humane Society website has a lot of links to other organizations that help with veterinary expenses. Some are for working/service animals, some are breed-specific, some are by start or location. Hopefully there is something available in your area.

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/

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!

I'm sorry you are in such a difficult situation. Contact your local animal shelter or humane society. Either may be able to direct you to a low cost/no cost clinic. You can also contact Red Rover (www.redrover.org) to secure financial assistance with veterinary bills. The Humane Society of the US may also have information regarding assistance on their website as well. In the meantime, offer Daisy some baby food. You can warm it up to stimulate her appetite. If she eats it, mix in some dog food and some unflavored PediaLyte. Feed her as often as she will allow without vomiting.