i need help with my dog

Question
my dog has one side of her mouth swollen......it doesnt look normal and shes not eating....shes only been drinking water.....ive been told that she may be allergic to something.....do u have any more advice....i really need help

Answer

Hi Tanzia,

I'm sorry by  nobody online can diagnose your dog for you. Your dog needs to be 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. 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

There are organizations that provide financial assistance to pet owners in need. Please keep in mind that each organization is independent and has their own set of rules and guidelines. Therefore you will have to investigate each one separately to determine if you qualify for assistance:

http://www.imom.org
http://www.thepetfund.com
http://www.canineaid.org/
http://www.uan.org/index.cfm?navid=28
http://www.angels4animals.org/index.html
http://www.browndogfoundation.org/home


Best of luck,

Patti