Cost and Prevention

We go through many changes in our lives. We go to college, perhaps grad school, get married, start having babies, raising a family, but one thing is constant, our fur children. For many people the dog or cat has been there before college, grad school, career, marriage and starting a family.

According to the American Pet Products Association, a person will spend at least $1,350.00 per dog in a year. However, there are many ways to save without sacrificing the health and happiness of your beloved pet.

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure:

So true! With veterinarian bills and fees on the rise, the recession has made a lot of people think about cutting back on pet care. This is a bad idea! Don't be tempted to cut back on preventative care. Simple routine annual and bi-annual (depending on the age of your pet and if he/she has any current illnesses) can ward off expensive veterinarian bills in the future. An example of this would be skipping your dog or puppy's immunization shot for parvovirus. If your dog or puppy would get sick with this often-deadly disease, it would cost at least $5,000.00 or more for treatment. To save money on routine veterinarian visits, consider purchasing a Wellness Package. Many animal hospitals and clinics offer them for as little as $59.00 for a cat and $99.00 for a dog.

Why Health and Diet go Hand in Hand:

Just like us, our fur children need to consume a health diet. It is the building block for over-all health and well being. Yes, just like us, our pets have become seriously overweight. When your fur children become overweight, they can develop diabetes, kidney, liver and heart problems. What is the primary cause for pets being over weight? It's due to unnecessary grains found in the majority of premium pet foods such as corn and corn fillers, which raise insulin levels in our fur children. Diabetes in dogs and cats are on the rise. I strongly urge pet owners to purchase organic and holistic pet foods. They are free of animal by-products, corn, soy, artificial colors and dyes. None of the aforementioned are good for your pet.

In essence, don't short change your pet's life, health and happiness by cutting corners.



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