I think my cat has had a nasty fall and has injured his back. There's a strange bump in it, he can't walk properly and he's in a lot of paint.
Now here's the problem. I have absolutely no money this fortnight after rent/bills and everything else, and nowhere I can really lend money from at the moment. Is there something I can do for my cat that doesn't involve costly vet bills.
I live in Newcastle, Australia.
2006-11-12 09:42:00 · 9 answers · asked by shootthepianistdotnet 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
That really sucks. I'm not going to tell you that you should not own a pet if you cannot afford to pay for it. I won't tell you that everyone who has a pet should have emergency money or insurance because I bet most people are going to tell you that.
I don't know about where you live but here there are pet credit cards that you can be approved for rather quickly in an emergency. If this is possible in your country your vet clinic should carry them. You MIGHT find a vet who will care for your cat and let you pay them later but don't rely on that. You also might find a vet who will let you give them the cat and they will fix it up and adopt it out to someone else--- I know most people don't want to do that but what choice do you have? If it is really bad and they cannot fix it they may offer to euthanize the cat for nothing for you. As far as I know, vets have to either treat or euthanize an animal that is suffering.
Not much for good news but unfortunately life happens....
2006-11-12 09:54:08 · answer #1 · answered by cwhl 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This bump on his back could possibly be an abscess, is he an outdoor cat?
My tom when he was an outdoor cat use to get into allot of fights, one day he came up and could barely walk, he also had a lump forming on the side by his spine,
Needless to say I took him to the vets and as it turned out it was an abscess probably caused by another cat biting him there.
They shaved his side from belly to spine and put three drain holes in his skin the actually had to flush out the abscess through the holes. with some antibiotics and some healing time he was good a new.
As far as the bill call your vets and see if you can work out a monthly payment schedule, usually they are more then willing to help that way, after all they have the kitties welfare in mind. I guess you dont know for sure wether or not kittie has had a fall.
Good luck and hope this has helped.
2006-11-12 10:56:48 · answer #2 · answered by iggy465 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are NO home remedies for a fall like that. Your best move is to take kitty to the vet immediately and arrange payments with the vet. Its an emergency situation and vets understand that when things like that happen, you may not have ready money at hand. But the cat needs treatment immediately and vets understand that all too well.
2006-11-12 09:55:00 · answer #3 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's wonderful. Do you think if the cats has a broken back or something that there is something you can do at home for it????
The cat NEEDS a vet. And you need to not have a cat.
You cannot SUE a vet for turning you away for not having money! Vet care is not law....at least not in the USA. People THINK that it is, but it is not. They have the right to refuse treatment if you have no money.
2006-11-12 09:44:49 · answer #4 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You cannot let your cat suffer. Take it to the vet immediately and explain that you have no money right now. If the vet turns you away without at least looking at it then you have a huge case on your hands. Why don't you have pet insurance? I'm not from there but I do know that you ought to have pet insurance, Your poor animal is in pain, take it to the vet immediately!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-11-12 09:47:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call around and find a vet that will bill you or take a post dated check. If the animal is severly injured and you can't afford the bill, don't let the him suffer, consider euthanasia, that isn't very expensive. It is a sad choice but bettering than letting him suffer.
2006-11-12 09:54:26 · answer #6 · answered by alessa_sunderland 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DIY emergency animal care is never a good idea. Maybe you and your vet can work something out financially, or call around for another vet who would help out.
2006-11-12 10:13:52 · answer #7 · answered by CruelChick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU HAVE TO TAKE YOUR CAT TO THE VET ASAP
tell you vet to bill you because you dont have the money but can pay in installments or use your credit card...when you own an animal it is your duty to take care of them
What if it was your child would you let it suffer cuz you didnt have cash.
Please take him/her to the vet ASAP
2006-11-12 09:44:47 · answer #8 · answered by lil_pinkmartian 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really needs to go to the vet, there aren't any other solutions. Ask about financial help once your there.
2006-11-12 09:51:02 · answer #9 · answered by Julie P 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋