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my three year old basset hound won''t eat or drink ...
Sent to Dog Experts March 30 12:34 PM

my three year old basset hound won''t eat or drink water .she is breathing hard and fast. she has been kicked or bumped by a car. she has one small scratch on her rib cage . it hurts her to lay on side .she trys to sl eep standing up .she hasn''t eaten in three days thanks for your help

 

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Age: 3; Female; Breed: basset hound

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tried give her water &tried giving soft dog food.

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March 30 5:24 PM (4 hours and 49 minutes and 55 seconds later)
         
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It sounds like she may have internal injuries from the car accident or other blow. She could have liver damage, broken ribs, a punctured lung, a spine injury, or other issues you can't see.
If your dog has gums or tongue that look white, blue, gray or yellow tinted where they are normally pink, has a slow color refill if you press on a pink area of gum or tongue, or is becoming lethargic and non responsive to you then I'd get the dog in to see an emergency vet if one is available in your area.
Otherwise I'd get her in to see your vet tomorrow. It may take x-rays or blood work to find out what is going on with her if a physical exam doesn't show it.
If cash flow is an issue in seeing a vet with her here are some groups that might help you afford the vet bills:

American Animal Hospital Association
http://www.aahahelpingpets.org/
" Through the AAHA Helping Pets Fund, veterinary care is possible for sick or injured pets even if they have been abandoned or if their owner is experiencing financial hardship."

Angels 4 Animals
www.Angels4Animals.org
"Our services range from financial aid to complete treatment
to those pets and pet owners in need."

Care Credit
www.carecredit.com
A credit card company for health care, including veterinary care.
"With a comprehensive range of plan options, for
treatment or procedure fees from $1 to over $25,000, we offer a plan
and a low monthly payment to fit comfortably into almost every
budget."

God's Creatures Ministry
http://www.all-creatures.org/gcm/help-cf.html
"This fund helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help."

Help-A-Pet
http://www.help-a-pet.org/home.html
"Our efforts focus on serving the elderly, the disabled, and the
working poor."

IMOM
http://www.imom.org
"We are dedicated to insure that no
companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker
is financially challenged."

The Pet Fund
http://thepetfund.com/
"The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit association that
provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need
urgent veterinary care."

United Animal Nations
http://www.uan.org/lifeline/index.html
"The m ission of LifeLine is to help homeless or recently rescued
animals suffering from life-threatening conditions that require
specific and immediate emergency veterinary care. We strive to serve
Good Samaritans and rescue groups who take in sick or injured
animals. In certain cases, LifeLine can also assist senior citizens
and low-income families pay for immediate emergency veterinary care."
They also keep a list of local and national help resources here
http://www.uan.org/index.cfm?navid=163

Hope this helps you!


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