femal dog, lucy

Question
lucy is approx 12-13yrs old. She has a protrusion not from her anal area, but i guess from where she urinates.  it protrudes approx 3/4" and is pinkish red, dry & tight & when i was examining it she showed no sign of pain..does this sound like anything you've seen & how can i help her?  thank you

Answer

Hi Barbara,

Your dog might have a Uterine prolapse, but that's just a guess. Nobody on line can diagnose your dog. You need to have your dog examined by a veterinarian.

If you are having trouble afford veterinary care, first talk to your regular vet. Ask your veterinarian if he or she will let you work out a payment plan. Many veterinarians are willing to work out a weekly or monthly payment plan so that you do not have to pay the entire cost of veterinary care up front. If you don't have a regular vet, try call all the vets in your community, some might be cheaper than others. Ask friends and family to lend you the money necessary for the office visit, you may be able to get an advance on your salary if you explain the situation to your employer. Another option is to contact your local shelter or Humane Society. Some shelters operate or know of local subsidized veterinary clinics or veterinary assistance programs. If you happen to live within driving distance to veterinary school, check with them to see if they offer discount services to the public. There are two special credit cards to apply for which help with medical bills (including veterinary bills) read about them here:

http://www.carecredit.com
http://www.healthcard.citicards.com


Best of luck,
Patti