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| 10 Tips to Save Money on Pet Health |
Submitted by:
Tip Hero 02/25/2009 1:29 PM
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The website Examiner.com offers up 10 ways to save money on your pet's health. The claim that, "on average a dog costs $1,200 per year and a cat costs around $800". Most of the tips involve steps you can take that serve as preventative measures so that you don't have much higher costs down the road. Below is the quick list of 10 areas where you can reduce health. The Examiner.com article provides all of the details.
1. Vaccinations - find out which ones are necessary
2. Heartworm protection - prevention is key
3. Dental care - good health starts with healthy teeth, invest in quality toothpaste, gels and rinses
4. Exercise and diet - you are what you eat, pets suffer from obesity too, so make sure that they have a healthy diet and are getting enough exercise
5. Pet insurance - a small monthly fee may save you hundreds
6. Wellness exams - make sure they get their monthly check ups to catch problems early
7. Spay/neuter - not only prevents unwanted pregnancies, but also may reduce risk of certain cancers
8. Prevent accidents - pet-proof your home and yard
9. Know your pet - helps to know 'family' history of the pet, so you know what genetic ailments to be on the lookout for
10. Give love
10 ways to save money on your pet's health
(Source: Examiner.com)
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