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puking dog
my dog has been puking every 3 days and throwing up all he has ate in those 3 days. the puke smells like poo. he is drinking and holding that down. what can i give him to help ? he has lost wieght and the vet wont see hhim unless we have money up front.
he pooed today. it was very runny. giving him raw eggs and some rice. i hope what ever it was has passed now that he has pooed. he has been drinking water and urinating. he ate some cat food today. guess we shall see if that stays down. should know by tonight.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
It's great to hear that he is still alert and still energetic. Have you tried boiling some ground beef and rice for him? If you do make some of that for him, give him very small portions frequently throughout the day. When I say small...I mean like 1/4 cup at a time maybe 5-6 times a day.
You likely aren't seeing any feces simply because nothing has been in the system now for several days to make feces.
Is he still keeping water down?
I am happy to hear that you can get him in tomorrow...I wish you the best of luck and hope for a speedy recovery for your guy.
You likely aren't seeing any feces simply because nothing has been in the system now for several days to make feces.
Is he still keeping water down?
I am happy to hear that you can get him in tomorrow...I wish you the best of luck and hope for a speedy recovery for your guy.
he is still very alert and has energy. he is eating raw egg but wont touch the chicken broth again. he urinates but hasnt pooed. i will be able to get hi to the vet tomorrow when my husband's pay is in the bank. we tried to apply for something at the vets office but were denied. i will post tomorrow after he goes to the vet. thank you all for replying to my posts.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
You are absolutely right...it is a life and not a mechanical piece of equipment that can wait to be fixed.
But, I can tell you from many years of personal experience that a large percentage of people who are allowed to make payments to the veterinarian directly never pay off the entire bill. Studies have shown that human doctors are 8th-10th on the list when it comes to paying off bills, so veterinarians would definitely rank lower. You may have the best intentions to make good on your word, but experience has taught many veterinarians that there are a lot of other bills that people will pay before they pay a pending veterinary bill. I worked for veterinary hospitals that would routinely have $40,000 to $50,000 in accounts receivable because of cases just like yours. That's money that can't be used to purchase better equipment, needed medications or pay concerned caring employees. And, veterinarians can't fall back on insurance payments or government subsidies when the clients don't pay...they are simply out the money.
You didn't mention if you had tried CareCredit...that is always an option for you. The minimum balance is $300 but it gives you a minimum of 90 days to pay with no interest. As I said, you can apply at CareCredit.com.
The American Animal Hospital Association also has a hardship fund called the AAHA Helping Pets Fund. Your veterinarian would have to apply on your behalf, but if your veterinarian is an AAHA member, it's possible that they could help you as well.
Times are very tough...money is tight for a lot of people (including the veterinary offices and many organizations that try to help with hardship cases.). But, as I mentioned, if someone (or a few) people could help you with a little bit of money, the most important thing is to have him examined and potentially start down the road of diagnosing his illness or situation. Is there no way to come up with just the money for the exam fee?
I feel for your situation...it is one that is repeated often across the country. It is one of the reasons we at the Veterinary News Network have repeatedly released stories about reducing veterinary costs through preventive care and setting up pet health savings accounts. Veterinary medicine is a bargain compared to human medicine, but you are right, when then money isn't there, it can seem like the most expensive thing in the world.
But, I can tell you from many years of personal experience that a large percentage of people who are allowed to make payments to the veterinarian directly never pay off the entire bill. Studies have shown that human doctors are 8th-10th on the list when it comes to paying off bills, so veterinarians would definitely rank lower. You may have the best intentions to make good on your word, but experience has taught many veterinarians that there are a lot of other bills that people will pay before they pay a pending veterinary bill. I worked for veterinary hospitals that would routinely have $40,000 to $50,000 in accounts receivable because of cases just like yours. That's money that can't be used to purchase better equipment, needed medications or pay concerned caring employees. And, veterinarians can't fall back on insurance payments or government subsidies when the clients don't pay...they are simply out the money.
You didn't mention if you had tried CareCredit...that is always an option for you. The minimum balance is $300 but it gives you a minimum of 90 days to pay with no interest. As I said, you can apply at CareCredit.com.
The American Animal Hospital Association also has a hardship fund called the AAHA Helping Pets Fund. Your veterinarian would have to apply on your behalf, but if your veterinarian is an AAHA member, it's possible that they could help you as well.
Times are very tough...money is tight for a lot of people (including the veterinary offices and many organizations that try to help with hardship cases.). But, as I mentioned, if someone (or a few) people could help you with a little bit of money, the most important thing is to have him examined and potentially start down the road of diagnosing his illness or situation. Is there no way to come up with just the money for the exam fee?
I feel for your situation...it is one that is repeated often across the country. It is one of the reasons we at the Veterinary News Network have repeatedly released stories about reducing veterinary costs through preventive care and setting up pet health savings accounts. Veterinary medicine is a bargain compared to human medicine, but you are right, when then money isn't there, it can seem like the most expensive thing in the world.
Have you contacted the Humane Society or called a rescue group. At least if you surrender your dog to them he can get the help he needs. It's much better than letting him die. He sounds just like our dog when he had a bowel obstruction. If it is that he most likely will not survive until thursday.
he is almost 2 years old. he is a great dane. you can now see his ribs cause he has lost so much weight. i am hoping to get him in on thurs when my husband gets paid. with the way the economy is right now no one can help us with money. and if it costs too much to get the dog looked at we will not be having food for the family to eat for 2 weeks. i understand the vet is a business but this is a life we are talking about here. not a car that doesnt run right.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I am really sorry to hear about your pup's continuing problems. As ginger has mentioned, this is something that your veterinarian needs to help you diagnose. You don't mention his age, but in puppies, common causes of vomiting include parvovirus, intestinal parasites and obstructions from eating something he shouldn't have eaten. This, of course, holds true for older dogs as well.
I realize that you feel frustrated by the fact that your veterinarian won't see you without money, but the fact is that the veterinarian is operating a business and without payments, he won't be able to keep his doors open and help pets. When you ask veterinarians for a payment plan, you are essentially asking for a loan. One thing you might consider is checking out Carecredit.com. They offer personal financing for veterinary bills and it might be something your veterinarian accepts at his office. Most veterinarians also take credit cards (so that you can delay your payment). If neither of these two things are options, you might consider asking your friends or family for a loan to get the pup seen. After all, they know your ability to repay and your circumstances better than the veterinarian.
If you have been a long time client at this veterinarian, he might consider holding checks for you, but if you have never been to this veterinarian before or if you have been a client who only shows up on occasion, the odds are that you won't get any sort of payment plan. It's just too risky for the veterinarian.
See about getting enough money for the exam (usually between $25-50) and start there. Then, once the veterinarian has had the opportunity to do a good thorough physical (which is SO important), you can get an estimate on bloodwork, xrays or other diagnostics to help determine what is going on with your pup. It could be that he might even be able to guide you with some "home" care instructions to help your dog.
I hope this helps. Please keep us posted and let us know how your pet does.
I realize that you feel frustrated by the fact that your veterinarian won't see you without money, but the fact is that the veterinarian is operating a business and without payments, he won't be able to keep his doors open and help pets. When you ask veterinarians for a payment plan, you are essentially asking for a loan. One thing you might consider is checking out Carecredit.com. They offer personal financing for veterinary bills and it might be something your veterinarian accepts at his office. Most veterinarians also take credit cards (so that you can delay your payment). If neither of these two things are options, you might consider asking your friends or family for a loan to get the pup seen. After all, they know your ability to repay and your circumstances better than the veterinarian.
If you have been a long time client at this veterinarian, he might consider holding checks for you, but if you have never been to this veterinarian before or if you have been a client who only shows up on occasion, the odds are that you won't get any sort of payment plan. It's just too risky for the veterinarian.
See about getting enough money for the exam (usually between $25-50) and start there. Then, once the veterinarian has had the opportunity to do a good thorough physical (which is SO important), you can get an estimate on bloodwork, xrays or other diagnostics to help determine what is going on with your pup. It could be that he might even be able to guide you with some "home" care instructions to help your dog.
I hope this helps. Please keep us posted and let us know how your pet does.
we have to wait till thurs when my husband gets paid. i have begged at the 2 vets we have here and they need money up front. this makes me so mad. my dog is sick and he has to suffer a few more days cause the vets wont see him. it that not a form of abuse from the vets? he has not had a bowel movement in over a week. they saw how skinny he was at the vets office too.
COMMUNITY LEADER
This sounds serious. He needs the vet. There is something terribly wrong in his guts for this to happen. I don't think this is something you can treat yourself. It could be he has some intestinal blockage. The food he eats is just not going down. Is he still having any bowel movements?
You are going to have to come up with that money, one way or another, or find some charitable help perhaps, or another vet who would be willing to do a payment-plan for you. I would beg for that. Your dog needs to see a vet ASAP.
You are going to have to come up with that money, one way or another, or find some charitable help perhaps, or another vet who would be willing to do a payment-plan for you. I would beg for that. Your dog needs to see a vet ASAP.
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