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Originally Posted by armyvet717  As I am not working, and my Wife is only working part time, paying for Vet visits is not something we can continue to do...  |
Your financial situation cannot be the reason your pup does not receive medical care. If you cannot get immediate insurance, a pet care credit card, or come up with the money for a vet, then you may need to contact a Yorkie Rescue and turn your baby over to someone who CAN care for her. Sorry to sound blunt on this subject, but when you take on a little life, it is your responsibility to take care of them. If you can't you turn to someone who can help. The pup should not suffer.
Have you bathed her well since she started trying to scratch her face on things? Sometimes they get into something that is an irritant. Checked thoroughly for a bug bite, sting, or maybe even a tiny little bur? Her attention-getting efforts are definately trying to tell you she needs help.
You said "continue her benedryl doses" -- how long has she been getting Benadryl? It is not meant for long term use. In fact there are warnings of the effects of long term use online. In addition, long term use can build up a resistance where the med may no longer provide effective relief. Might want to google that. Most of all, I think it is important that she is a regular vet. ER vets are directed to life-saving efforts. Since that was not the issue, they usually do not do as extensive of testing and investigation as a regular vet would be willing to do.