Here are alist of tips most vets in sussexcan agree on.
The recent recession has been getting to us all, and animal shelters seem to be getting close to full with the influx of animals unable to be cared for anymore. Some owners are staring at the difficult choice with the much loved family pet. Here’s afew pointers to help you and fido through these hard times.
- Thinking of buying a pet? Do some investigate work into how much a pet can cost (still cheaper than the kids!). They do cost, and can you afford to look after one at the moment? Try contacting the animal shelters around in your area to take in a animal that deserves a good 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.
- Downgrade their food- your downgrading the brands with your food, so why shouldnt fluffy chip in for his keep? They may not like the cheaper stuff at first (thats if they even know its been swapped), but after 10 minutes of being hungry, your pet will come around.
- Take your pet to be Neutered. Looking after one pet is costly enough- a whole family of puppies and kitten may be what finally breaks the bank? This will help to keep the animal population down as shelters have more than enough animals to care for at the moment.
You’ve done these tips to try and keep hold of your pets, but sadly, what if those animal hospital bills are too much? Vet referrals are so expensive these days! My local Worthing vet has recently put up his prices due to the recent recession.
- Get into contact with the animal shetlers to see if they can take your beloved pet.
- Phone round your relatives and friends to see if they would take your pet in (just have loads of excuses ready to drop by to see your furry friend).
- DONT ABANDON YOUR PET out in the middle of no-where.
- Send an ad to the classifieds in your local paper to try and see if anyone will take your furry friend.
