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How to Be a Frugal Pet Owner July 12, 2013
Just because you are cutting costs doesn’t mean that you have let your pets know about it. In f act having pets will more likely save you money, but you will need to be a f rugal pet owner. T his means that you will need to look at all the things that you currently buy f or your pets and see how the cost can be lessened. You might even f ind that doing it the f rugal way is better f or you, your pet and the planet. Follow these handy tips to cut the costs of pet ownership today. Bedding To make sure that your pet is warm and happy when they are snuggled up in their bed, you may be tempted to spend up big on a f ancy bed f or his nibs. However you can reuse old blankets. Take as many old blankets as you can and f old them to a size that would suit your pet (most pets like to have their bed a little bigger them their body size) and collect two or three together. Pile your blankets up and get an old sheet and wrap them around the blankets – there you have it – a pet f uton! If you pet likes the shape and sof tness of the bed, you can sew up the sheet f or a more permanent solution. Insurance & Vet Care Probably the most expensive part about owning a pet is the health care and in circumstances where you need to get emergency care f or your f urry f riend. Many f rugal pet owners have f ound the secret to not having to say goodbye in these circumstances: cheap pet insurance. Pet insurance can appear costly, but when you compare it with the yearly costs that can accrue f rom illness and injury, cheap pet insurance really is cheap! To ensure that your pet insurance is cheap pet insurance make sure that the premium matches your expectations and that expensive trips to the vet will be covered. Food When it comes to being a f rugal pet owner you have a f ew f rugal options f or ways to f eed your pet. Firstly you can save money buying no name brand f ood. However you may f ind that these are just f ull of f illers that will inevitably end up coming out the other end. Instead you might f ind that f eeding your pet a mix of homemade and store bought f ood really satisf ies. A good option is to buy some sort of f resh meat, pair a quarter of a serve with half a serve of complete pet f ood, and a scoop of cold rice. If you mix this all together, you will have a happy pet and bank balance. Remember to always check with your vet about the types of f ood you are f eeding your pet to ensure their diet is complete. Exercise Because you are investing in insuring your pet, f eeding your pet and providing bedding f or them, then you ought to make sure that your pet is stealth and f it. T he good news is that, aside f rom a lead, collar and the cost of a ball, talking your dog f or a walk is f ree. It will even save you some money on your own f itness expenses and is good f or your health. You will f ind that the cover on your new cheap pet insurance may include loss by thef t and straying, meaning you will have assistance f inding or replacing your pet. However it is not an option that you would want to claim f or – so make sure that you spend some money on a good lead and collar. Insurance Benefits
When it comes to cheap pet insurance most people think that it is just the vet care that will be covered under your policy. However you may f ind that your cheap pet insurance policy may include things like cover if your holidays are cancelled because your pet has strayed or cover f or advertising to help f ind the little critter if they go missing. Some cheap pet insurance policies include excess options and dif f erent cover f or dogs, cats and other pets.