Teddy is very ill and i need your help

[teddyruxpin]

My 10 weeks old puppy teddy yesterday became very ill suddenly and started having seizures. I rushed him to the vet, they stablized him and sent him to sonora vet specialists where they are able to provide advanced care. They were able to stop his seizures but he is still very ill, the ruled out a liver shunt and are still not sure what it is.
Does anyone know of any organizations to help pay vet bills. He is the love of my life and I can't imagine life without him.
I am out of work and have drained most of my back up fund to save him.
There has to be help out there to pay for vet bills to keep our love ones alive.
Let me know if you have any ideas.
Thank you
Lorrie

[Ellie May]

Have these been ruled out:
Granulomatous Meningoencephalitis (not common in pups)
Distemper
Microvascular Dysplasia
Hydrocephalus

What tests have they done so far?

You could look into Care Credit but without a job, I don't think that's going to work. Maybe somebody has a list of organizations that can help.

[celstu1]

Ask your vet if you can make payments? I don't think they'd just let your pup die without medical care, at least I hope not. My prayers go out to you and Teddy, I hope you can get the help you need.

[Ladymom]

Here is a whole thread with information about help with vet bills:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...vet-bills.html

At ten weeks old, they couldn't have ruled out a liver shunt since a bile acids test results aren't accurate until they are 20 weeks old.

What tests were done?

Did you get a health guarantee from his breeder?

[chandracz]

Originally Posted by teddyruxpin

My 10 weeks old puppy teddy yesterday became very ill suddenly and started having seizures. I rushed him to the vet, they stablized him and sent him to sonora vet specialists where they are able to provide advanced care. They were able to stop his seizures but he is still very ill, the ruled out a liver shunt and are still not sure what it is.
Does anyone know of any organizations to help pay vet bills. He is the love of my life and I can't imagine life without him.
I am out of work and have drained most of my back up fund to save him.
There has to be help out there to pay for vet bills to keep our love ones alive.
Let me know if you have any ideas.
Thank you
Lorrie

I'm so sorry your baby is so sick. I know you're feeling very helpless. This is in the Sick & Injured Section/Emergencies talk. I've only glanced through it, but never needed it, so I hope it can help you some. Hugs and prayers to you and your baby!

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...vet-bills.html

[teddyruxpin]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Have these been ruled out:
Granulomatous Meningoencephalitis (not common in pups)
Distemper
Microvascular Dysplasia
Hydrocephalus

What tests have they done so far?

You could look into Care Credit but without a job, I don't think that's going to work. Maybe somebody has a list of organizations that can help.

They have ruled out Liver shunt, they did a spinal tap this morning so we are waiting for results, they hav also rules out hypoglycemia. We are at the very early stages, he went to emergency care at 5:00 last night. They did get the seizures to stop with meds but we are waiting for tap to rule out any viral infections.

[bchgirl]

I'm very sorry Teddy is ill.

Unfortunately credit care will likely turn you down do to your job status. Any possibility of using a credit card or borrowing money somewhere?

I'd be interested in hearing what tests have been completed thus far too.

[mscat]

Could he have eaten something? that may have poisoned him? I am very sorry he is seriously ill. I will be praying for Teddy.

[Jemma]

This makes me so darn angry reading this. We have the ASPCA and others out there to help save abusive situations with animals. Then people get a pup or dog that needs life saving care. And if you don't have the money, they wish you luck and out the door you go?? That is so disturbing to me. If I was a vet, and guess I couldn't be, I would never turn a sick dog away. If I took a oath to help animals, the money would be 2nd, the care would be first. There should be a law to protect these poor animals!

[Patti]

I am so sorry your baby is sick. I hope they can find out what is wrong with him.
Have you called the breeder/person you bought him from? Can your borrow from family to help with the bills.

[mommy2bella]

Sorry Teddy is sick.

Check into "pet insurance" its great.

[tobymom]

No offense but why get a puppy if your financial status is not stable? Animals are like kids, THEY COST MONEY!! It is easy to see, I guess, falling in love with that cute little puppy. But an animal should not be purchased on a whim. That is how so many end up in shelters or euthanized. Hopefully you didn't get the puppy from a petshop

[yorkie_mama22]

Originally Posted by tobymom

No offense but why get a puppy if your financial status is not stable? Animals are like kids, THEY COST MONEY!! It is easy to see, I guess, falling in love with that cute little puppy. But an animal should not be purchased on a whim. That is how so many end up in shelters or euthanized. Hopefully you didn't get the puppy from a petshop

I don't think this woman is asking to be lectured about owning a pet. I totally agree with everything you are saying but I don't think it's any of our business why or where she got her pup, we don't know if it was a gift or what. All we know is that this pup is having a medical issue and this owner loves her puppy and is trying to get some help and advice, she doesn't need to be told like a child "why did you get a puppy".

I am sure that not every responsible dog owner has lots of money saved up in case of an emergency. I know many who don't and I know many who can afford to pay alot for their dog if they had too. If we are going to start judging who can and can't have a pet then maybe we should be doing the same for children because it is the same thing when it comes to finances!

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by Jemma

This makes me so darn angry reading this. We have the ASPCA and others out there to help save abusive situations with animals. Then people get a pup or dog that needs life saving care. And if you don't have the money, they wish you luck and out the door you go?? That is so disturbing to me. If I was a vet, and guess I couldn't be, I would never turn a sick dog away. If I took a oath to help animals, the money would be 2nd, the care would be first. There should be a law to protect these poor animals!

Vets could not stay in business if they gave away their services. They have to pay staff and other overhead. You would be amazed how many people take a very sick or injured pet to a vet and tell them to run very expensive tests, then not pay their bill. Unfortunately, it's people like that who have required vets to turn away people who can't pay upfront.

You wouldn't expect to not be paid for doing your job, would you?

[julietimothy]

Originally Posted by tobymom

No offense but why get a puppy if your financial status is not stable? Animals are like kids, THEY COST MONEY!! It is easy to see, I guess, falling in love with that cute little puppy. But an animal should not be purchased on a whim. That is how so many end up in shelters or euthanized. Hopefully you didn't get the puppy from a petshop

I do not think anyone needs to be judging anyone. She may have had a job when she got the puppy. No one thinks ok I think I may lose my job this year. At this time people all over the US that has always been hard working people some making alot more money than you and I is loseing their jobs. They did not do anything wrong, it is our government. As of June 5 my husbands job will be gone, we have had it make with over $100,000. a year job, but now that he is looking for a new job. There is not many of the jobs paying that. So please don't judge anyone, you may be next.