The Hunter:Maybe you could call around and find an Aviary (bird) Vet that will let you make payments?? I have an old-man ferret that suffered double-renal (kidney) failure six months ago and was blessed to find a ferret doc that truly cared and did it as cheaply as possible but please know we had to give him IV's and meds at home to keep the cost down - but if your willing to try, somebody will help you, especially a specialist, they really love what they do and know more than your average Vet when it comes to a specific species - wish you well...