[maryknoopmyers]

We got a 9 week old puppy from a friend maybe a week ago she had worms so we gave her deworming Med.Saturday she threw up Tuesday and won't eat since Tuesday she will drink but she only sleeps and we have no money to take her to the vet right now... what can I do?

[JudyKayTee]

We got a 9 week old puppy from a friend maybe a week ago she had worms so we gave her deworming Med.Saturday she threw up Tuesday and won't eat since Tuesday she will drink but she only sleeps and we have no money to take her to the vet right now..... what can I do?

I don't like do it yourself/over the counter medicating.

At any rate - Parvo?

And here comes the lecture - when you get a pet you are responsible for another life. That includes medical bills. Here are your choices - watch her suffer and die or stand up, do what you have to do, get medical help for her. For all I know (and I don't know what worming medication you used or where you got it) YOU overdosed her. You have internet access - cancel it and pay the Vet bills.

If you can't afford the dog and its bills turn it over to a rescue, the SPCA, someone who can assess its suffering and treat it.

Let's see - she's done nothing but sleep and vomit for 48 hours. Yes, she NEEDS to see a Vet.

These questions get posted all the time - how did you intend to pay for her vaccinations? Is your friend the breeder? A back yard breeder? I worked for a rescue. I get involved every now and then. I'm the person who worries about, pays for, cries over the pet you couldn't afford - but got anyway.

I got another call today about another owner who "can't afford" the bills. My house is full. I'll have trouble sleeping tonight. Are you losing sleep over "your" puppy"? I note you aren't even sure when you GOT the dog ("maybe").

[Alty]

Either take her to the vet or give her back to the friend that gave her to you. A dog isn't a toy. You've only had this dog for a week. It's only 9 weeks old. It needs shots, it needs to be spayed or neutered, and you can't even afford to take it to the vet when it's obviously ill.

If you can't afford the vet, you shouldn't have a pet.

[JudyKayTee]

Either take her to the vet or give her back to the friend that gave her to you. A dog isn't a toy. You've only had this dog for a week. It's only 9 weeks old. It needs shots, it needs to be spayed or neutered, and you can't even afford to take it to the vet when it's obviously ill.

If you can't afford the vet, you shouldn't have a pet.

"Maybe" a week - maybe longer or shorter. OP doesn't know.

And who knows what the worming medicine was OR if the dog had worms.

Disgusted.

[Alty]

"Maybe" a week - maybe longer or shorter. OP doesn't know.

And who knows what the worming medicine was OR if the dog had worms.

Disgusted.

I'm more than disgusted.

I'm sick of people getting pets and then saying they can't afford a vet. This puppy has only been in the family for a week, or maybe a bit longer. How did they plan on getting the 3 sets of shots the puppy will need starting at around 7 weeks of age (I doubt this pup has even had the first set of shots), and then every 3-4 weeks after. Then the spay or neuter at 6 months. The first year, if the dog is healthy, is the most expensive, but only a week later it's already "we can't afford the vet". :(

This puppy should already have been to the vet for shots. Now it's sick and it's the same old "we can't afford the vet". Then why the hell did you get a dog?

This puppy deserves the best care it can get. If you can't afford to give it that care then give it to someone that can and will.

[maryknoopmyers]

OK so I am sorry I worded the thing wrong first she started acting odd last night when I said something about money I mentioned this minute I have been on the phone with the vet she goes in tomorrow when I get paid. I was just trying to find a little help to make her comfy till then I have other dogs that are health and have all there shots I'm am sorry I worded it wrong so be fore you people go crazy but thank you I'm glad I did not to depend on any of you for help thank God my vet was there so screw all of you and yourself rituesness

[Wondergirl]

Self-righteousness??

"we have no money to take her to the vet right now."

[maryknoopmyers]

I posted the? So I can get advice before I got paid Im worried about her and was wondering if someone could have helped me before I had money to take her to the vet but instead I got people being rude and mean I would have worded it better but this is my first time using ask.

[Wondergirl]

I posted the? so I can get advice before I got paid Im worried about her and was wondering if someone could of helped me before I had money to take her to the vet but instead I got people being rude and mean I would of worded it better but this is my first time using ask.

It would have helped if you would have told us the ENTIRE situation and not just say you have a sick pup but no money to take him to the vet. You posted the "full story" only after members got upset.

Every day we read questions exactly like yours about dogs and cats and hamsters and guinea pig -- the owner buys the animal at a pet store and then has no money for medical needs, so the animal suffers and dies. The other day an owner left her guinea pig unprotected out in the rain for two days and then wondered why it was dying. We are here trying to help the animals, not for uncaring owners. If you care, more power to you!

[Alty]

If you had told us that you were planning on going to the vet when you got paid, our responses would have been different.

That's not what you posted.

You posted;

We got a 9 week old puppy from a friend maybe a week ago she had worms so we gave her deworming Med.Saturday she threw up Tuesday and won't eat since Tuesday she will drink but she only sleeps and we have no money to take her to the vet right now..... what can I do?

We can only go by what you posted. Self righteous? No. We care about your dog. That's all. If you can't accept that, then I'll say to you what you said to us;

so screw all of u

Don't expect an apology. We base our advice on what you post. Don't give all the info, and you get what you get. My only concern is for your dog, I couldn't care less about you and your attitude.

[maryknoopmyers]

OK what can I do for her tonight?

[Alty]

Is she peeing and pooing?

Try giving her chicken and rice. It's a safe food alternative, and most dogs won't be able to resist it. It will get something into her tummy.

Is she vomiting? Diarrhea?

You said she is drinking. How much?

[maryknoopmyers]

She is peeing and pooping she Won't take chicken and every time she gets up about 2 hours she drinks just a little then goes back to sleep just got off the phone with the emergency vet they told us to give a little pancake syrup on her tongue for a boSt Oh and yes vomit and diarrhea

[Alty]

Have you checked her gums? Check for dehydration. If she has diarrhea and vomiting, then even drinking a lot won't help.

I would highly suggest getting pedialyte, give that until you see the vet tomorrow, first thing tomorrow. Pedialyte is used to prevent dehydration in infants, and is perfectly safe for dogs.

The main concern is parvo, especially in a pup this age.

The pancake syrup is a good suggestion, and can boost her up, but right now she needs the hydration more than anything.

Please keep us posted, and I wish you the best of luck. But vet tomorrow first thing. If this is parvo, the sooner you seek treatment, the higher the odds of survival.

[maryknoopmyers]

OK thank you I will let you know how the vet goes

[Alty]

OK thank you I will let you know how the vet goes

Please let me know. I do hope everything works out.

I'm sorry if I was harsh, but if you read the other posts in the dog forum, most people come here expecting us to diagnose and treat their dog. We simply can't do that. Not even a vet can give a diagnosis online. It's not possible. I've been here for 4 years. After a while you get a bit jaded.

I do understand not having a lot of money, and vets are not cheap. But, if your dog is very ill, not eating, vomiting, diarrhea, then the vet really is your only option. I've been in this position, and I begged, borrowed, and sold things in order to get my pets the care they needed.

I'm glad you came back, and I'm glad that you listened. I hope you don't think I was being mean just to be mean. I love all animals, and their well being is my only concern, but I did lie. I care about the owners as well, and I hope that everything works out for you and your puppy.

[maryknoopmyers]

Thank you.

[JudyKayTee]

OK so I am sorry I worded the thing wrong first she started acting odd last night when I said something about money I mentioned this minute I have been on the phone with the vet she goes in tomorrow when I get paid. I was just trying to find a little help to make her comfy till then I have other dogs that r health and have all there shots I'm am sorry I worded it wrong so be fore u people go crazy but thank u I'm glad I did not to depend on any of u for help thank God my vet was there so screw all of u and ur self rituesness

I judge by what is written, not what's in your heart.

I can't read your mind or intentions. The whole "screw you" comment is unnecessary.

I'm glad she got sick 2 days before you got paid and not 7.

[MelanieRay]

Please let me know how your trip to the vet went. Me and my side of the road pup went through something similar except the worm part. It turned out OK for us,I hope it does for you as well.

[maryknoopmyers]

Our visit to the vet... they treating her as if she has parvo she is on fluid every 8 12 hours she's on antibodies and something for her swelling she got two shots one really had her yelping we are going to mix chic