Stop Spending a Ton of Money at the Vet’s Office and Check THIS Out Instead

If you worry that your vet bills are hard to pay for at times, there is good news. We have found the best advice on how to care for your pet's health while also cutting costs! Your pet's health doesn't have to break the bank. Follow these simple steps so that you and your pooch can save time and money!

According to the Pet Healthonomics Survey, 3 out of 4 pet owners are concerned about the costs of pet health care, and many use cost-cutting strategies as a result.

By taking steps to give your pet a healthy lifestyle, you can actively support his health and, in so doing, save money on his health care costs.

Top Preventive Strategies to Save Money on Veterinary Care

1. Feed a Fresh, Balanced Species-Appropriate Diet

This is tool No. 1 because it will provide your pet with the nutrients he needs to flourish, support his immune system health and keep his weight in check, provided you're feeding the appropriate portion size.

2. Maintain a Healthy Weight

Excess weight in dogs and cats can shorten lifespan and lead to conditions such as arthritis, bladder and urinary tract disease, liver disease, diabetes and more.

Using the first strategy — feeding your pet a balanced, species-appropriate diet— will be imperative for healthy weight loss.

3.  Minimize Stress

Stress takes a toll on pets just like it does on you. Further, if your pet is bored, he may look to unhealthy behaviors for entertainment, like chewing up furniture (which could lead to intestinal blockage).

To minimize your pet's stress, remove any obvious stressors (if possible) and continue with a balanced, species-appropriate diet, plenty of exercise and environmental enrichment.

4. Provide Pure, Fresh Water

If your pet isn't adequately hydrated, it puts extra stress on his kidneys and heart while slowing blood flow through his liver and spleen. It can be difficult to know how much your pet is drinking, but one of the best ways to encourage adequate water intake is by providing fresh, pure water daily.

5. Pay Attention to Hygiene

Big problems can be prevented by paying attention to small details — i.e., trim your pet's nails regularly, clean his ears if necessary and brush his teeth daily.

Seek Proactive Preventive Veterinary Care
It's important to bring your pet in for regular veterinary check-ups, but not to receive annual vaccines. Unfortunately, conventional veterinarians often focus “preventive” veterinary care on excessive vaccinations, pest preventives, and other veterinary drugs and products.

In reality, minimizing unnecessary exposure to vaccinations and medications is a key way to keep your pet healthy.

How to Keep an Eye on Your Pet's Health Between Vet Visits
It's key to monitor these things while your pet is well to avoid preventable disease. If you wait until your pet is already sick to seek veterinary care, it may be too late. Ideally, take your pet to the vet at least once a year (or twice a year if you're managing a chronic condition).

Now that you know how to cut costs and keep your pooch healthy, your bank account will be relieved. With all this extra money and time, you and Fido can spend a lot more quality time together while he remains healthy!

Just remember that if you think something is seriously wrong with your pooch to make sure you seek immediate medical help.

For more information on cutting costs at the vet's office, visit Healthy Pets.



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