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I need help! My dog is losing wheight.

So I have an elderly dog, I don't know how old for sure. But he started puking and diarrhea all other over the place. My Mom read online to give him white rice and hamburger. He didn't like that too much and now my dog looks like walking death. We took him to the vet but for a 200$ payment just to get him looked at is a little much for us right now. Any help would be greatly appreciated  . He is a mixed breed, mid sized dog and is at least 9 years old.
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2054217 tn?1330538434
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Unfortunately without an examination by a veterinarian as well as various lab tests, helping your dog recover is going to be difficult. Severe weight loss, vomiting, and diarrhea can be many conditions including certain cancers, conditions of the pancreas, inflammatory bowel disease, organ disease, toxin etc. Hamburger and rice only helps for mild cases of upset stomachs due to "something they ate". It sounds like your dog is suffering right now and so a visit to a vet is urgent.
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4121556 tn?1350428560
We have a similar problem with our dog, is pretty old, his back legs are very weak, he is coughing and vomiting,  we can't afford to going to the vets,  I am afraid that in view of his age, one trip only might have to be sufficient, why leave him to suffer in his old age, put him to sleep while he is still free from pain and suffering.
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