IS calling the vet to ask how to help my dog free?

Question

I cant afford the vet right now can i call and ask and they tell me if there's anything i can buy to help him out.

Answer 1

Where do you people get off telling this person they don't deserve to have a dog because they can't afford to take it to the vet?  Most people go through some type of financial hardship at some time or another. This person's dog's problem might be something simple that really doesn't require a vet visit.  Visits can be very expensive, even just an office visit.  

Also, how do you get, out of the question asked that the dog is dying? Quit jumping to conclusions.

Yes, calling a vet and asking questions is free.  Ask them whatever you need to. Including asking about payment options.  If it is something serious, take it in and have it taken care of.  If it is not serious, they can give you advice on what to do, what products to use.

Answer 2

proboly yes

Answer 3

yep its free.  

Answer 4

yes u can call..they may not answer..they usually tell you to bring them in so they can look at it..after all, if they give out advice over the phone without seeing the animal and seeing what is really wrong, and the dog ends up dying...well..can we say lawsuits.

ohh..and if you cant afford a vet..you have no business keeping an animal. they take responsiblity..and that means having the funds available to give it the proper care it needs.  

Answer 5

free=yes

Answer 6

Yes you can call free of charge. but i can almost guarantee you they'll tell you the dog needs to be seen. That's what they always say.

Answer 7

if your dog has parvo (and it sounds like that is a very real possibility) then there is likely that there is nothing the vet can do for him at this late stage.. normally once they start bleeding all over the place there isn't a lot to be done for them

if you can't afford the vet care you shouldn't have gotten a dog...

the vet's office will tell you to bring him in to be examined and if it's parvo and it's as bad as you say it is they will likely recommend euthanasia

if it is parvo, it could have easily been prevented with proper vaccinations

then again.. it could also be a parasitic infestation like hookworms... I once had a pit bull puppy with a case of hookworms so bad that he was throwing up blood and having bloody diarrhea...it was cleared up very quickly with a shot of dewormer

or he might have a bowel obstruction of some sort..it could really be a lot of things, but he needs to be seen by a vet or he will probably die

Answer 8

Your dog is dying, and you're worried about pricing.

You're sitting on the internet, in your home, on a computer.

And you're telling us you can't afford the vet.

Go to an emergency vet, leave the dog there and tell them that you can't afford treatment. You won't get the dog back, but its better than it dying a slow and horribly painful death.

Can't afford a vet? Don't get a pet.

ADD> Shannon, before you attempt to jump all over me, why don't you take a look at a previous question: "my dog is throwing up and pooping blood".

And I'm well aware of financial hardship. When I was having money issues, you can bet your malformed brain that I gave up EVERYTHING I had for my family (animals included). Phone, TV, Internet, AC, hot water, electricity, and my car.

Answer 9

A lot of times if you call the vet and tell them that you can't afford treatment they will make some sort of arrangements to work with you and do a "quick check". i have done this before.  

Answer 10

how the h**l did you get a dog in the first place, when you can't even afford the money for vet?  dude forget it, put your dog up for adoption

Answer 11

they can only give general advice.   but they don't charge and will try to help all they can over the phone.  they willl suggest bringing them in but will be willing to work with you over the phone and maybe if it's an emergency even offer to let you pay it in installments.

good luck!

Answer 12

You certainly can make a call--as for help, that depends.

When my Aussie was having a seizure, the vet was closed and we put a call in. She had us time the seizure, and monitor her for any more (luckily, there were none). Since she only had the one we didnt have to bring her in.

If your pet is lethargic, vomiting excessively, etc, a vet visit really is best. You never know without an exam.

Answer 13

Calling is free. However, depending on what is wrong with your dog, there's a chance that they'll tell you to come in - as you know, it's impossible for the vet to diagnose your dog through the telephone.