News of tough economic times is everywhere, every day. People are
spending less on themselves and on their pets. What have you sacrificed
in terms of pet food or pet care? See how others are coping, and learn
some money-saving tips to use at the food store and the veterinary
office.
Pets not only require our time and attention, they require our money,
too. Food, vaccinations, and veterinary medical care all add up. In
today's tough economy, people are rethinking their personal expenses and
cutting the budget where they can. Here are some tips to keep your pet
in good health while saving money.
My
mom is a coupon clipper. I try to be, but inevitably lose the little
paper coupon before I even get to the store. Internet coupons are
different though. You can use then online with just a couple
mouse-clicks or print them out on my printer. It must be that full size
paper that I also use as my list, because I rarely lose these "online"
coupons, and have saved quite a bit of money on pet food using them.
Insurance
for pets has been available for 20-plus years, but for most pet owners,
the concept of pet health insurance is still relatively new. The
variety of coverage plans, while encouraging, are often viewed with
confusion and even suspicion as far as actually reducing the costs of
pet care. Here are some perspectives from the viewers of this site and
their experiences with pet health insurance.
This
is a growing series interviews with pet health insurance companies. The
interview consists of the same 10-questions. Each insurance company
participant answers the same questions so viewers can directly compare
what is available and what may be best for their pet and lifestyle.
People
are curious about pet health insurance, but cautious about signing up.
Do you have pet insurance for your pet(s)? Vote in the poll and add in
your experiences in the comments section.
To
some people, it is obvious that if times are tough financially, it is
not the best time to adopt or buy a pet. The old adage seems to be: if
you can't afford a pet (or pets) don't have them! However, as most pet
lovers know, it isn't always that simple. Here are some tips
to prepare for emergencies and unexpected costs, as well as ideas for
helping pay for emergencies when they do occur.
In
today's economy, everyone is looking for ways to save money whenever
possible, which is completely understandable. As far as untrained pet
owners giving vaccinations at home after reading a how-to pamphlet, you
can probably bet that my answer to this question is a "no." Here's why.
In
today's tough economy, people are rethinking where they shop, what they
eat, and what car they drive. What about our pets? Costs for pet health
care, food and other supplies has risen just as human health care and
food costs have. Do you think that pet's are too expensive? A
luxury item? Cast your vote in the poll and add your thoughts in the
comments section.
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