Ideas For Saving With Your Pets

In times of lean cows, efforts are made to cope with economic hardship. When you need to tighten your belt, you are also forced to  save on the costs of maintaining a pet. Obviously the costs are not the same for everyone: having a goldfish is not the same as having a saint bernard.  Anyone who has a pet knows well that it is necessary to bear fixed costs. Not to mention veterinary emergencies.

Some ideas to save

It is not a question of jumping through hoops, but of finding  tricks that allow you to save a little. Everyone knows that, for example, good food is not cheap, however you cannot buy a poor food product to save money. Your pet’s well-being comes first. On the other hand, if the animal is not in excellent health and you need to contact the veterinarian, the costs could be exorbitant. In this case the proverb “Who spends more, spends less” is really true.

To save money on feeding the animal, many think it is a good idea to prepare homemade food for it. Be careful, because it is not easy to balance all the nutrients that the animal needs.

You need to know that there are other ways to save on food :

• Buy large bags of feed – the price per kilo will be slightly lower. The only precaution is that you must keep the food in a cool and dry place. There are special hermetically sealed containers for kibble on the market.
• You can make a collective purchase. Create a group, perhaps with friends or neighbors, to buy bulk feed.
• Always inquire about prices. Sometimes the difference between one shop and another is striking.
• Look for the brand that offers the best value for money.  You can ask your veterinarian for advice.

• Take advantage of offers and promotions.

Other tips for saving money

As well as on food, you can’t even save on the health of your pet. Reviews, vaccinations, deworming, etc. they are unavoidable practices, but not economic for this. However, there are some tricks that allow you to reduce costs:

• Some veterinary clinics offer a flat rate which includes, in addition to vaccines and reviews, also discounts on drugs, etc.
• You can also go to university veterinary hospitals. In these facilities , veterinary students do clinical practice, supervised by professors, and the price of the services offered is lower than conventional veterinary clinics.

• Find out which vaccines are absolutely necessary and which are optional.
• You should know that free vaccination and sterilization campaigns are activated every year  .
• There are also organizations and shelters where you can get your pet vaccinated for a modest price.
• Ask your vet what generic drugs can replace veterinary drugs.
• There are natural and home remedies to eliminate fleas and ticks that can replace pipettes or other chemicals. Always ask your vet for advice.

Furthermore:

• The dog can be washed at home, without the need to pay for a grooming service.
• Replace snacks, which you use as a treat, with some food you have at home that you know can be fed to the dog.
• Be creative and make your own coats, toys and scratching posts.

If you think about it, you will realize that having a pet can also help you save money. Instead of going to the gym, for example, you can go out for a jog with your dog. And if you have a cat you should know that stroking and playing with it makes you feel better, so much so that it can replace a session with the psychologist.