Top Tips to Reduce Dog Costs
Living through the credit crunch is difficult enough, but add pets which rely on you for food, shelter and medical attention, every little bit helps. It’s a sad fact that many dogs are given up or abandoned every week, as dog lovers fight to cope with the current economic climate. This is especially problematic for pet charities who have look after dogs when money is in short supply, living off on contributions to keep their dogs in good shape. Here are a few points which could help make looking after a animal on a budget more manageable: 1. Consider every pet expenditure? Do you need that branded dog food or product? Is a retailer as good as Perdigree? Easier said than done, bring pets up with variety, equally dry and wet, as well as different brands and flavours. Keep an eye on promotions. You can stock up. Investigate vouchers, search on the net for some promotions. Buy based on price per pound / Kg, as sometimes, especially with promotions, the smaller pack can be cheaper. 2. Wherever possible, pet owners can often club together to buy feed and bedding in bulk, reducing the total price and passing on savings to all. 3. Veterinary bills are unknown but must be considered. If money’s a little stretched, you may find a lot of Vets will allow you to spread the cost, and pay in instalments. If you can, afford it – have or keep pet insurance. 4. Can you modify the way you live? It’s not all about finding ways to keep your animal more economically, what about yourself! 5. Can you earn some money? Why not offer to walk other peoples dog? Dog Walking as a profession Good companies will require you do it regularly. There is also the possibility of becoming a pet sitter, though professional companies such as London Pet Sitting will require you also to do dog walking in London. 6. What about your other pets, you may have put your cats in a cattery, what about using a cat sitter? The animal may prefer it and the pet sitters often do other things. 7. Do use external stabling or boarding? Most horses can live quite contentedly outside for most of the year, just make sure there’s food, water and protection to harsh elements available. Could this be an option for your horse, it could reduce the outlay on stabling significantly. 8. Are you thinking of choosing a pet, please think about rescuing an animal from a charity, they are suffering during this crisis. Enjoy your dog, they are worth the cost.
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