Pet care on a budget - four ways to keep your animals happy and healthy
Do you consider your pets part of the family? Animal lovers often do anything for their pets, including putting their care above their own.
Let’s face it: pets can be expensive, especially if they develop unexpected illnesses. Many people do not budget for pet illnesses, which can cause financial hardship.
Let’s consider pet care on a budget and four ways to keep your animals happy and healthy.
- Get your pets vaccinated. Vaccinations are minimally expensive compared to a serious and possibly life-threatening illness. Ask your vet what vaccinations your animals need and when to keep them on schedule to prevent more expensive treatment later.
- What’s more expensive than one animal? A bunch of animals! That is why having your animals spayed or neutered is cost-effective. If this procedure is too expensive, look around for low-cost clinics or community outreach programs (many programs will also offer vaccinations at a reduced cost).
- For treatment of fleas and other common pet parasites, buying treatment online can help save a lot. Just make sure when doing so that you’re buying from a reputable website and that you check with your vet before giving your animal any medications.
- Finally, vets all charge different fees for the services they provide. Choosing the cheapest option is not always the best idea, but calling different animal doctors and talking to them about their fees is perfectly acceptable. It’s always a good idea to get all treatment plans in writing with costs so you’re not stuck with a surprise bill.