what do i do if my puppy has worms and i can't afford the shots?

Answer 1

Sorry I don't mean to sound harsh. If you can't afford the shots then you shouldn't have the puppy. They require a lot more than just food and love. It is a big financial responsibility.

Answer 2

You can get de-wormer at any pet supply or feed store. It costs about $6.
Here are some home remedies:
Among the numerous home remedies found beneficial in the treatment of intestinal worms, the use of coconut is most effective. It is an ancient remedy for expelling all kinds of intestinal worms. A tablespoon of freshly ground coconut should be taken at breakfast, followed by 30 to 60 ml of castor oil mixed with 250 to 375 ml of lukewarm milk after three hours. The milk should be brought to a boild, and the film skimmed off. This process may be repeated till the cure is complete.
I don't know the size of your dog, but this is for a 12 pound pup.

The digestive enzyme papain in the milky juice of the unripe papaya is a powerful agent for destroying roundworms. A tablespoon of the fresh juice of an unripe papaya, and an equal quantity of honey should be mixed with three to four tablespoons of hot water and taken as a dose .. Furnish chicken broth to encourgae fluids. This treatment should be repeated for two days if necessary. Again, this is for a large puppy, 12-16 pounds.

Answer 3

you will have to go to the vet, they typically have a pay plan. but, not trying to be mean, if you can't afford shots then you should not have adopted the dog in the first place! what would happen if your dog needed surgery or something major like that?
do NOT purchase worming medicines from pet stores or anywhere other than your vet! they typically do not have all the essential ingredients that are needed to get rid of the problem and usually lead to sickness from unnecessary ingredients and more than likely will lead to hospitalization!!! so choose what you do wisely, one decision could end up costing you more in the long run!
i suggest going to the vet and discussing pay plans before being seen by the vet!!! they typically are lenient on this if the expenses are not too much!

Answer 4

Then why do you have the animal? Pets are a privilege. If you can't afford shots than you are also in violation of federal laws of mandatory Rabies vaccination. Don't believe me, google your states laws and Rabies vaccine. In Indiana it is a misdemeanor and a fine. And it is inforced. If your animal bites somebody, IT WILL BE EUTHANIZED AND THE HEAD REMOVED FOR RABIES EXAM. You can just go to the vet for rabies and deworming yearly. The other vaccines are not legally required, but if your dog is a pit bull or pit cross it is at a higher risk for dying from parvo and distemper, both of which can easily be prevented by a vacine.
Plus parasites are often infective to humans and you could be placing your children at risk for blindness if the pet is not dewormed, and there are no truly effective OTC products. The piperazine crap that Hartz sells is worthless, thus why vets don't use it. Check out below.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasiticpathways/animals.htm

-a DVM

Answer 5

if you cant afford the shots...you really should re-think having a puppy. puppy's are expensive....they are like babies..they need more than just food and water.
if you cant afford it...call around to some local vets...some times they will work out a payment plan for you. you pup NEEDS shots, if he doesn't get them, there are a lot of things he could catch that would harm/ or kill him!
also try the local ASPCA, Humane Society...those groups have programs to help out low-income homes with their pets vaccinations and de-worming
the over the counter stuff usually doesn't work all that great, and you can easily over-dose the pup on it!! leave that up to a vet.
don't be afraid to ask for help! that's what these ppl are there for okay hon!!
good luck!

Answer 6

i am an avid animal lover, get the phone book call every vet in the book tell them your story and ask if they have some kind of payment plan and let them know that you can only afford five dollars a week or something like that, most vets are very understanding and will help, you might get further with small privately owned clinics. good luck and reguardless of weather you have money or not that pup is a living breathing thing and it deserves to live so if too overwelming there is always a shelter or aspca near by, i hope all goes well

Answer 7

As others have already posted, you shouldn't have gotten the puppy. Having said that, Banfield Pet Hospitals which are located at Petsmarts around the country offers a monthly payment plan sorta like pet insurance. Covers many things including all shots needed. Also spaying or neutering.

Answer 8

Well, the harsh answer is

(1) Dig hole
(2) Place puppy body in hole
(3) Replace dirt in hole.

What in the world did you think the answer would be? Get the puppy to a vet, and get the shots it needs.

Answer 9

Buy wormer over the counter. And you shouldn't of gotten a puppy if you couldn't afford to take care of it. The initial purchase price is not the only cost of having a dog. I always keep some money aside in case of doggy medical emergency.

Answer 10

I'm assuming you're talking about a very young puppy. Many vets will try to work with pet owners in setting up a payment plan: You can call and ask.

In the meanwhile, chopped garlic cloves shouldn't hurt the little guy.