He said that surgery at her age is dangerous, she may not wake up from…

He said that surgery at her age is dangerous, she may not wake up from the anesthesia. My dog scratched the tumor and its now a terrible looking open wound. I cant afford to take her to a vet, I have no income at this time. I know she has to be in pain & im worried about infection. Is there anything I can do to treat this ? Some type of topical med. or antibiotic ???

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julie brader
julie brader
9 years ago

Hello JoAnne,  I realise your dog is 14 years old and an anaesthetic, as the Vet informed you may not be the ideal at her age….you cannot leave her like this. She has a large open wound on her stomach that is not only open to infection but must be extremely painful.  The tumour doesnt appear to be on a nipple but the underside of the top of her back leg?  You have to take her to a Vet urgently and you need to find the funds from somewhere to do it. Care Credit might be worth looking into…or perhaps… Read more »

Dawn Ferara, DVM
Dawn Ferara, DVM
9 years ago

I agree with Julie and Krista