My puppy was attacked, wheezing, coughing blood, no vet funds. What to do?

I'm so sorry to hear that Francis is unwell. What you are describing sounds like a medical emergency, and Francis should be evaluated by a veterinarian immediately, as it sounds like she is suffering a great deal. Please call the following emergency hospital near you and explain the situation http://www.aecgreenville.com/ If cost is a concern they may be able to refer you to a local shelter or low cost clinic. Good luck

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question. Poor boy! He needs to see a vet now to get treated. He's in a lot of pain and he needs antibiotics as well as pain medication. Please contact his owners to get permission to get him into a vet now. Best of luck.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! That could definitely be because of the attack. The main reason dog fights or dog attacks are so concerning especially when the other dog is a small dog is that there is usually more trauma inflicted than what you can see on the outside. For that reason, I highly recommend that you check in with a veterinarian who can examine her to look for other possible traumatic lesions that may need therapy. Best of luck!

Oh my. The red blood is very concerning. There could be some type of trauma in her throat or she could have blood coming up from her airway. A bleeding disorder, tracheal injury, canine influenza, rat poison or even pneumonia are all possible causes for this. At any rate Penny needs to see a vet right away for a full examination, oral exam and listen to her lungs. I would take her in as soon as possible for an exam and treatment (likely antibiotics to start). Best of luck with your pet Penny and I hope she is able to make a full and speedy recovery. Take care.

There could have been internal damage from this stick puncture, and it's concerning that five days later, he's leaking bloody fluid. You have to have him seen by a vet for this. 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. You can also see if you can borrow money from family and friends to afford the vet. 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/

If money is an issue please contact a dog charity in your area of living, they can help with costs of treatment in many cases. Many vets also have payment plans, and there is also a credit company that will land you money toward vet bills ( https://www.carecredit.com/vetmed/) .

Your puppy looks like it is in serious pain. The eye also looks involved and it is possible the other dog bit your puppy behind the eye lid, which could be a reason for the blood from the nose. It would be best to have your puppy seen by a veterinarian preferably tonight. Brandy will need an exam to verify there is no eye damage, fracture of any of the facial bones. She will need prescription antibiotics, and pain medicine. This will likely swell up seriously and may also impede her breathing if there is an injury to the respiratory tract in the head.