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In Association with Vet Help Direct - an interactive website designed and run by qualified vets. Step-by-step questions help you to decide if you need to take your pet to the vets, and if so how urgently. If your dog isn't insured yet, find out what vets recommend you look into when choosing a policy. There is a directory of pet insurers so that you can then find the best policy for you and your dog. If you aren't already registered with a vet in your area there is a directory of local vet practices. Visit www.vethelpdirect.com

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Ask The Vet - Q&A Question My 9 year old mixed breed is very poorly. He is drinking a lot and peeing a lot. Just lately, when he pees, blood is coming out with it and it really stinks. I cannot afford a vet as I am on benefits and have no money. Kevin - Warwickshire, UK Answering questions: Susie Samuel MA VetMB MRCVS from Vet Help Direct Answer Hi Kevin, Unfortunately your situation is not unique. As vets we regularly come across people who struggle with the costs of caring for their pet, but there are ways to seek veterinary help. In your case you need to do this urgently. If you are on benefits you will almost certainly be eligible for free veterinary treatment by the PDSA. You don’t say where in Warwickshire you live, but PDSA have practices in Coventry, Nuneaton and Rugby. Visit their website for more information www.pdsa.org.uk It is absolutely vital that you get your dog to the vets as soon as possible. He is suffering and he needs urgent veterinary treatment. If for some reason you can’t get your dog to the PDSA clinic, I would recommend approaching your local vet and explaining the situation. They may be able to come to some sort of arrangement with you to provide your dog with essential treatment. Kind regards, Susie Samuel MA VetMB MRCVS www.vethelpdirect.com  © D for Dog www.dfordog.com Back to Questions Previous Next   Only one question per week will be answered. Unanswered questions will be retained and may be selected at a later date at the vet's discretion. Disclaimer: 'Ask The Vet' is not intended to be used for as a substitute for visiting your vet. If your dog is showing any sign of poor health or discomfort please contact your own veterinary surgeon. If you are not sure how urgent the condition is use www.vethelpdirect.com to help you decide. Any opinions given in the answers to these questions are Ms Samuel's, they may not necessarily reflect the views of the veterinary profession in general or any other individual veterinary surgeon.   Mollelast Cohesive Bandage First Aid Kit Digital Thermometer Vetbed Flectabed Thermal Bedding

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