My dog has had a knot on his back. I always just thought it was a cyst and really wasn't worried about it but today i noticed it was huge about the size of a golf ball and is getting bigger. i can't afford a vet bill any suggestions. i live in georgia. please help my dog is in pain.
2007-04-06 15:00:06 · 13 answers · asked by kristalpeep 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
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2007-04-06 16:22:19 · answer #1 · answered by libertydogtraining 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really need to get him to his vet immediately. If you can't afford the vet bills, talk to your vet. These days, most doctors and vet offices can work out payment plans with you. If anything, there's a new credit card out called CareCredit. It's a credit card that can only be used at doctor, dentist, and vet offices. That's why I love it, I know I won't go crazy using it at the malls.
Anyways, seriously, you need to get him to a vet. Think about how you would feel if you had a tumor and your parents said "we're not taking you to the doctor since we can't afford it". You'd hate it. You'd be miserable. That's probably how your dog feels.
2007-04-06 15:28:10 · answer #2 · answered by DH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog has a huge tumor on his shoulder, and I took him to a local veternarian college because I heard it was cheaper, it was, but at the appointment they said they couldn't do surgery on him becuase his tumor was too big, and if anything happened they would only have 1 or 2 vet teachers w/ a bunch of students, and they might not have every single thing there if anything bad happened to him. So , we might have to take him to a vet and spend almost $1,500-2,000 just to get his tumor off and the cost for everything else rather than the cheaper price at the college. It depends. So, try vet colleges, but if you have to, take your dog to a vet like i might have to.
2007-04-06 15:14:07 · answer #3 · answered by Emily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I am not a vet but I have 5 dogs and it is very expensive to bring them to the vet. But a phone call is free I would call a few of your local vets offices and get a few of their oppions and see what it is.
2007-04-06 15:09:18 · answer #4 · answered by tweetylee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF it's getting larger, then it's something for the vet. If you leave it, the thing is going to get huge. The bigger it gets, the harder it is to remove etc.
Gotta go to the vet.
2007-04-06 15:12:07 · answer #5 · answered by DP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is not anything that you can do except take it to a vet. It could be a cyst and that could be a tumor and if it is growning it needs to be removed ASAP.
2007-04-06 15:07:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to say it, but you're going to have to take him to the vet. Ask the vet if you can make payment arrangements when you call in to set up the appointment.
Good luck. I hope whatever your pup has can be treated easily and cheaply.
2007-04-06 15:06:52 · answer #7 · answered by Wanderer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it could be a tumor if it's growing.
If you cannot afford a vet bill, you should contact local shelters & rescues to see if they can lend you a hand.
2007-04-06 15:03:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a local college with a vet or vet tech training program. They can't treat, but may be able to help you.
2007-04-06 15:03:00 · answer #9 · answered by tlcats 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing your pet has some kind of a tumer. I'm sorry to say it but if you want your dog to live, you HAVE to take him to a vet! Good luck!
2007-04-06 15:03:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋