Health & WellbeingMy dog is vomiting and lethargic. What to do if vet is too costly?
It sounds like Batman is sick, and if he's vomiting that can be caused by a severe GI illness, eating something rotten, a foreign body, a sudden change in diet, or pancreatitis. If he isn't vaccinated, then it could be caused by parvovirus. You can try a home remedy first before having to take him into the vet. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, he vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away. Batman will need regular veterinary care, so I can give you some resources that may help you afford a vet. 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 organizat
Updated on September 24th, 2025