Here are alist of tips most sussex vets can agree on.
The credit crunch has hit us and hit us hard, and animal shelters are reporting a rise in the number of animals they are receiving and most are close to full. Animal lovers are having to make a difficult decision over their pets. This article is here to give people some advice on keeping your pet bills down.
- Owning a pet can cost alot, so do some research into getting one. Animals do require care and money to look after them, and you'll have to do the number crunching to see if you can take care of one? Contact the local animal homes about taking one of thier animals a home.
- Take out pet insurance. Its not always cheap, but it'll be alot more cheaper than all the vet fees that you'll have to pay in the future. Cover can cost from as little from £8 per month -shop around online and find out.
- Try to find a cheaper food brand- your doing it with your food, why cant fido help out as well? Your pet may reject the cheaper food at first (some being picky), but if thats all they have to eat they'll come around- usually in five minutes time.
- Make sure your pet has been neutered. You may beable to afford one pet, but a whole litter maybe the straw that breaks that camels back? This can help keep the numbers of animals down as the shelters cant really cope with more animals.
You've done these tips to try and keep hold of your pets, but sadly, what if those animal hospital bills are too much?
- Firstly, try the animal shelters, to see if they have room, dogs trust, the RSPCA.
- A friend or relative may decide to look after them -at least you'd still get to see them.
- DO NOT JUST ABANDON YOUR PET in the middle of nowhere.
- Send an ad to the classifieds in your local paper to try and see if anyone will take your furry friend.
