my poor dog

Question
my dog came in contact with another dog that had round open wounds on his legs that oozed puss. my husband and i though it was a spider bite but then our dog began to exzibit the same symptoms. i for the life of me cannot find an answer on the internet. do you know what it is and how i can heal it?

Answer

Hi Savannah,

Rather than relying on guesswork, your dog needs to be examined by a veterinarian.

If you are having trouble affording 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 that doesn't work, contact your local shelter or Humane Society. Some shelters operate or know of local subsidized veterinary clinics or veterinary assistance programs. You could also check with veterinary schools in your state to see if they offer discount services to the public. You could ask your employer for an advance on your salary. If you happen to belong to a church or synagogue, they might have funds available to help members of their congregation in financial need.

When all else fails, you can apply for a special credit card that can be used for medical bills, including veterinary care. Read about this here:

Care Credit:  http://www.carecredit.com

Citi Healthcard:  http://www.healthcard.citicards.com

Best of luck,
Patti