scales irritated and peeling after shedding

[FollowTheSun]

Are you and your mom absolutely sure you don't have at least $100-150 lying somewhere for the vet? Is there a gaming console you can pawn or sell? Any friends or family who can loan some money? I find that in desperate times, many people somehow finds the money when they really wanted to, rather than had to. I had come across folks who claim they can't take their sick cat to the vet but they can very much afford the new iphone or 4k tv. Or they can't get their dog's much needed surgery because that would require sacrifice of something that they value more than their pet, like a gaming console. I hope you know where I am going with this. It is time for tough love. Take it to the vet or surrender it to a reputable rescue. Treating at home is NOT an option.

When I was in college and had a very very small income, no help from my parents, etc. I adopted a dog that needed emergency vet care. I had applied for a credit card a month earlier and just got it in the mail. I had a credit line of $250 (this was 20+ years ago). Helping my dog was the first thing I used that credit card for.

I just recently dropped $800 for my dog's oral surgery. I had to work a few extra shifts to pay for it, but seeing my dog feeling better, it was worth it. Pets are totally dependent on us for their care and well-being.

And if you can't afford the vet, and can't find a rescue place, please don't let it suffer any further. That snake is suffering. At least pay the $25 or whatever to get it euthanized. (Sorry that may be an unpopular suggestion, but it's a humane option)