One week ago, Rocky got into the trash and started throwing up. We took him to the vet to be sure he did not get into anything that could cause him blockage. After x-rays, exam, blood tests, we suddenly were facing elevated liver tests. This had nothing to do with his eating cake. In fact, it was just a blessing that he had to go to the vet so that this condition was found. Rocky was hospitalized and fluids, medications and some more tests done. Three days went by and we were into 2300.00 dollars and still no answers. Rocky looked fine. He was still happy and wanted to go home. He had stopped vomiting after the cake, but he was in critical condition. An ultra sound was needed and a tumor was found on his liver. We shelled out another 2,000. on the credit card for a asperiate to find out if he had lymphoma. As we waited for the test results, Rocky waited in the hospital. The test came back negative. In the mean time he had vitamin K and plasma. Now we are at 5200.00 and we got to bring Rocky home with medication to get his numbers up for surgery. The veterinarians expect Rocky to do well through the surgery and after, but the surgery will be another $6996.00 AND some expenses before and aftercare expenses. We started a Fundly donation site "Save our Beagle, Rocky". I read the posts-If you can afford a vet, please don't get a pet. It is not always that simple. Well, Rocky was going to the pound because my ex-boyfriend didn't want him anymore. I had wanted Rocky for the past 3 years, but he wouldn't let me have him. Then he decided he didn't want him anymore, and said I could take him or he was going to the pound. I was so happy. My fiance said he would love for me to take Rocky, and Rocky has been with us for 7 months. We love Rocky and now have so much already invested we just need to raise some money. Rocky is being treated at V.M.S.G. Hospital in San Juan Capistrano, Ca If anyone can donate a few dollars or pass around the donation site it would mean so much. Times are rough and if you can't I appreciate the time you spent reading, Rocky's story. He is a really cool dog. Platinumrule

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Hey there Reddit and R/PetAid,
I am Max and my Friend Michael owns Brittany Spaniels (Bella&Rex). Bella sadly passed away last month and Michael felt something weird while petting Rex and therefore went to a Vet. Turns out he has an intra-abdominal lipoma Tumor with a Size of 10CM (4 Inch) and growing which presses against his organs - mostly his Lungs - and makes breathing hard for him.
All this just happened recently and Michael lost all his last moneyreserves trying to rescue Bella last Month. So Financesituation is very tight atm and he can't afford the needed Surgery for Rex to save his life. Losing his other Dog in this short amount of time would just be cruel. That's the tl:dr of the Story the whole Story can be read at the campaign.

To help him with his financial problem i started a fundraiser and facebookgroup (links below) so he atleast has one less Burden to think about. I know that reddit is full of awesome,compassionate and helping people so i am posting this to raise Awareness about Rex's and Michael's Situation. So any amount of help would be greatly appreciated (donating to the cause, sharing the campaign on social media like FB/twitter etc to raise awareness,sharing it with friends/family etc). I applied for Carecredit but was sadly denied. Created the Account today as reddit is new for me and i want to raise awareness and help my Friend in need. If you have questions go ahead and ask them via PM i'll gladly answer. Thank you for the time to read and your help.

Sincerly, Max

Links: Campaign: https://www.youcaring.com/saverex Facebookgroup: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-Rexs-Life/269289529948091

I recently moved and due to being on limited funds I had to leave my dog with a friend because I didn't have the pet deposit fee. Only $45 short but can't do that for two more weeks if anybody could help it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

She has had a mild fever for a few days now. She is not making a big deal over visits of people, and overall, acting weird. I found her in the middle of the night staring at the bathroom wall. She just sat there. If anyone is willing to help, I would be willing to give out more info.

So I have this neighbor, who I don't really know or talk to. He has gotten a pit puppy who was healthy and happy when I first seen her. Recently tho, I seen her in his balcony. I barely regonized the poor pup . she was literally bones and skin. My heart hurts so much . I don't know what to do . if I should get involved or what. My bf says to stay out of it. But I simply can't. Help !

The animal hospital took x rays to determine he partially dislocated his right hip. Gave him pain meds and anti inflamitorys and put him on kennel rest for 7-10 days. The x rays showed he has very narrow hips and would likely have hip issues further down the road. They recommended a procedure where top of the femur is shaved down and it makes an artificial joint with the hip reducing the issues he would most likely have in the future. Has anyone heard of or had a pet that had this procedure and if so would you recommend it and what were the associated costs.

Okay, so a little info and backstory here... Hime (japanese for princess, and pronounced he-may) is almost 6. In fact, she's a week and a half away from being 6. She was diagnosed in October 2014 with B cell Lymphoma. She was put on a chemotherapy plan known as the Wisconsin Protocol, which is a Doxorubicin based treatment. She achieved remission about 2 months in, and finished the chemotherapy with very little side effects. Our little girl was healthy again... Now, about 3 months after finishing the 6 month treatment, it's coming back.

We were referred to a clinical trial at the University of Illinois for dogs with B cell Lymphoma, that specifically was coming back after doxorubicin based chemotherapy. We were really hopeful, but upon receiving the results of her pre tests, we found her platelet count was too low, and she's anemic. So, she was unable to take part in this trial, which was for Tanovea.

We are currently doing everything we can to boost her immune system, and raise her platelet counts and everything. Which includes antibiotics to get rid of a bladder infection she's been battling since this all started.

She has started acting more herself these last few days, and that gives us some hope... But this whole situation has been pretty crazy... In light of everything, we are trying to seek out alternatives, or things we can try to help her be healthy enough for treatment... We're not really sure where to go from here...

We've even been considering cannabis oil treatments, as there are a ton of studies I've read about for dogs with cancer, that apparently have great results... But I can't actually find a listing for a vet I could call to discuss this with and get some real info....

We're open to any and all ideas to help our little girl out... she still has so much life in her, and it kills us to see her like this... She still wants to run around and play and be a dog, but she just can't...

So, what do you guys think?

So our Pom is 2 years old, very very active and personable, in the last year, he has had 3 episodes of concern.

There is no major onset, when we catch it happening, he is lethargic, slow heart beat and slow breathing, very slow. Because this isn't our first time (brought to the vet, $700, no diagnosis) we watched him closely this time. After 45 minutes he was walking around a little. Then would walk around, and fall to the side. Muscles tense and outstretched. After another 30 minutes he slowly came back to life.

From beginning to back to normal, 2 hours.

Just wondering if anyone has had some sort of familiarity with any of these actions with their dogs.

Thanks!